Bastille Day: Macron tries to woo India's Modi, despite human rights concerns
France is looking to further strengthen cooperation with New Delhi on an array of topics ranging from climate to military sales and the strategic Indo-Pacific region.
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Zambia call up teenage goalkeeper Lungu for Women's World Cup
Zambia have called up 18-year-old goalkeeper Leticia Lungu as a replacement for first-choice Hazel Nali, who was forced out of the Women’s World Cup in Australia and New Zealand with a knee injury, officials said on Friday.
The fastest train in Europe will make you want to quit continental flights forever
High speed trains are an increasingly popular alternative way of exploring the continent.
Speak up! From mutiny and boycotts to equal-pay demands, women's game faces reckoning
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Novak Djokovic Looms Large As Carlos Alcaraz Bids To Reach Wimbledon Final
Carlos Alcaraz takes on Daniil Medvedev on Friday for a place in the Wimbledon final, where history-chasing Novak Djokovic will likely be lying in wait. The Spanish top seed has looked increasingly impressive in his surge to the last four but nobody is betting against Djokovic, who faces eighth-ranked Jannik Sinner. AFP Sport takes a look at the two semi-finals (x denotes seeding -- players representing Russia and Belarus are banned from competing under the name or flag of their countries).
Monaco Striker Wissam Ben Yedder Faces Rape Allegation
Monaco's France striker Wissam Ben Yedder is under investigation after being accused of rape, Nice's public prosecutor told AFP on Thursday. The alleged incident took place on Monday in the town of Beausoleil just to the north of Monaco on the Cote d'Azur. Public prosecutor Xavier Bonhomme confirmed "the existence of two allegations of rape, from two victims, targeting two people. "We don't know who the second person concerned is," he added.
Martinez glad to join Barca after suffering against them
FC Barcelona’s newly signed Spanish defender Inigo Martinez (R) poses for pictures holding his jersey with FC Barcelona’s President Joan Laporta during his official presentation at the Joan Gamper training ground in Sant Joan Despi on July 13, 2023. (Photo by LLUIS GENE / AFP)
Real Madrid coach Ancelotti to face tax evasion trial
Real Madrid’s Italian coach Carlo Ancelotti looks on during the Spanish League football match between Alaves and Real Madrid at the Mendizorroza stadium in Vitoria on August 14, 2021. (Photo by Josep LAGO / AFP)