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French Foreign Minister Barrot hopes Trump does not go ahead with threat against Iran

France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot speaks during a press conference on the second day of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey in Cernay-la-Ville near Paris, France, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo
France's Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs Jean-Noel Barrot speaks during a press conference on the second day of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting at Vaux-de-Cernay Abbey in Cernay-la-Ville near Paris, France, March 27, 2026. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq/File Photo

Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz start fast on Monte Carlo clay in race for No. 1 spot

Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his 6-3, 6-0 win over Ugo Humbert of France at the ATP Monte-Carlo Masters tennis tournament in Roquebrune Cap Martin, France, on April 7, 2026.
Jannik Sinner of Italy in action during his 6-3, 6-0 win over Ugo Humbert of France at the ATP Monte-Carlo Masters tennis tournament in Roquebrune Cap Martin, France, on April 7, 2026.

French nationals freed from detention in Iran, returning to France, Macron says

A woman walks past posters with the portraits of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French citizens held in Iran, on the day of support rallies to mark their three-year detention and to demand their release, in front of the National Assembly in Paris, France, May 7, 2025.
A woman walks past posters with the portraits of Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris, two French citizens held in Iran, on the day of support rallies to mark their three-year detention and to demand their release, in front of the National Assembly in Paris, France, May 7, 2025.

PSG look to pile misery on Liverpool as sides meet again in Champions League

Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha in action during training at Campus Paris St Germain in Poissy, France, on April 7, 2026.
Paris Saint-Germain midfielder Vitinha in action during training at Campus Paris St Germain in Poissy, France, on April 7, 2026.

Former French president Sarkozy says he’s ‘innocent’ at trial over Libya funding

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy served 20 days in jail before being released pending an appeal.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy served 20 days in jail before being released pending an appeal.

Orlando Magic upset Detroit Pistons in NBA, while San Antonio Spurs suffer Victor Wembanyama scare

Paolo Banchero shooting against Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed during the Orlando Magic's 123-107 NBA win at Kia Center on April 6, 2026.
Paolo Banchero shooting against Detroit Pistons forward Paul Reed during the Orlando Magic's 123-107 NBA win at Kia Center on April 6, 2026.

French high-speed train slams into truck, killing TGV driver

The accident occurred at a level crossing between the towns of Bethune and Lens in the northern French region of Pas-de-Calais at around 7am.
The accident occurred at a level crossing between the towns of Bethune and Lens in the northern French region of Pas-de-Calais at around 7am.

First win of season puts wind in Max Maeder’s sails as he launches World C’ships comeback

Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder claimed his fourth straight Trofeo Princesa Sofia title on April 4, 2026.
Singaporean kitefoiler Maximilian Maeder claimed his fourth straight Trofeo Princesa Sofia title on April 4, 2026.

Pogacar wins third Flanders crown but faces fine for running red light

Cycling - Road World Championships 2025 - Kigali, Rwanda - September 28, 2025 Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Men's Elite Road Race REUTERS/Jean Bizimana/File Photo
Cycling - Road World Championships 2025 - Kigali, Rwanda - September 28, 2025 Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win the Men's Elite Road Race REUTERS/Jean Bizimana/File Photo

China executes French citizen convicted of drug trafficking

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.