Tag: France
Wildfire in southern France forces evacuation of 10,000 people
A wildfire has forced the evacuation of thousands of people in southern France as the country grapples with the impacts…
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France
Burkina Faso's military junta has broken off diplomatic ties with France, accusing Paris of persistently acting against its national interests.…
Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash
Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter over a 2009 plane crash which killed 228 people. The…
France seeks to move beyond colonial ties by meeting African leaders in Kenya
Accused of neo-colonial meddling in many African countries where it has traditionally had close ties, France is broadening its horizons…
Two women die trying to cross Channel in small boat
Two women have died while trying to cross the English Channel from France in a boat, French officials have said.…
France urges citizens to leave Mali after rebel attacks
France has urged its citizens to leave Mali "as soon as possible", after a weekend of co-ordinated attacks by separatist…