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World Cup-Winner Antoine Griezmann Retires From France International Football Duty

September 30, 2024 admin

France’s 2018 World Cup-winning star Antoine Griezmann on Monday announced his retirement from international football, bringing to an end a 10-year career with his country. “It is with a heart full of memories that I am closing this chapter of my life,” France vice-captain Griezmann, 33, wrote on X. The Atletico Madrid forward…

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France Submits Final Price Offer To India For 26 Rafale Marine Jet Deal

September 29, 2024 admin

India and France are negotiating the deal for buying 26 Rafale Marine jets. New Delhi: France has submitted the final price offer to India for the 26 Rafale Marine Jet deal just ahead of the scheduled visit of Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval to the country. Defence sources told ANI that the best and…

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France Submits Final Price Offer To India For 26 Rafale Marine Jet Deal

September 29, 2024 admin

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France and the U.S. are working on a plan for a 21-day cease-fire between Israel and Hezbollah

September 26, 2024 admin

Smoke billows over Khiam, amid ongoing cross-border hostilities between Hezbollah and Israeli forces, as seen from Marjayoun, near the border with Israel, September 25, 2024. | Photo Credit: REUTERS France’s Foreign Minister said on Wednesday (September 25, 2024) that his country and the United States are working on a proposal for a 21-day cease-fire “to…

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French Authorities Confirm 8 Migrants Died In Channel Crossing Attempt

September 15, 2024 admin

More than 22,000 migrants have arrived in England by crossing the Channel in 2024 (file). Lille, France: Eight migrants died early Sunday when their overcrowded vessel capsized while trying to cross the Channel from France to England, French authorities said, less than two weeks after the deadliest such disaster this year. The French and…

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France And Italy Win In Nations League, Erling Haaland On Target For Norway

September 10, 2024 admin

Italy kept up their perfect start to the UEFA Nations League on Monday, while France got the better of Belgium and Erling Haaland struck a late winner for Norway against Austria. The Italians built on an impressive win away in France at the weekend as they beat Israel 2-1 in a game played…

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France’s new PM tackles first challenge of forming cabinet

September 6, 2024 admin

France newly appointed Prime minister Michel Barnier (R) delivers a speech next to rance outgoing Prime minister Gabriel Attal (L) during the handover ceremony at the Hotel Matignon in Paris, on September 5, 2024. | Photo Credit: AFP France’s new right-wing Prime Minister Michel Barnier started consulting all sides Friday (September 6, 2024) to cobble…

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France Charges Telegram Chief Pavel Durov: Prosecutor

August 28, 2024 admin

The chief of Telegram Pavel Durov on Wednesday was charged by the French judiciary. Paris: The chief of Telegram Pavel Durov on Wednesday was charged by the French judiciary with a litany of violations related to the messaging app but allowed to go free while being banned from leaving the country. Durov was granted conditional…

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Macron On Telegram Founder’s Arrest In France

August 26, 2024 admin

Pavel Durov, 39, holds a French passport in addition to his Russian nationality. Paris: President Emmanuel Macron on Monday denied any political link to the arrest of Telegram founder Pavel Durov as the tech tycoon spent a second day in French custody following his surprise arrest at a Paris airport. Numerous questions have been raised…

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After Olympics Final Loss, France U21 Coach Thierry Henry Quits

August 19, 2024 admin

Thierry Henry managing France at Paris Olympics 2024.© AFP Thierry Henry has decided to step down from his role as coach of the France under-21 football team, the French Football Federation (FFF) announced Monday. Former France international Henry made the decision after guiding the under-23 side to a silver medal at the 2024…

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