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USA Women's Team players celebrate with the trophy after the 2-0 victory over Netherlands in the 2019 FIFA Women's World Cup final match. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA Women's World Cup: United States defeat Netherlands, lift title

Before the 2019 triumph, United States won the title in 1991, 1999 and 2015.

08 Jul 2019 9:41 AM

The priest, Bernard Preynat, already confessed to abusing Boy Scouts during the 1970s and 1980s. (Photo: Representative Image)

Priest defrocked for abusing 85 boy scouts

His victims allege church authorities covered up for Preynat for years, allowing him to have continued contact with children.

05 Jul 2019 3:09 PM

Italy's David Sassoli is a 63-year-old former journalist. (Photo: AFP)

European Parliament elects Italian social democrat David Sassoli as new president

The vote for president completes the roster of the EU's five most important jobs.

04 Jul 2019 6:15 PM

The couple's romance appears to have ended abruptly, with Anderson accusing Rami of cheating on her. (Photo:AFP)

French footballer Adil Rami's girlfriend breaks up, says 'he's a monster'

Anderson's two-year romance with the Marseille player 18 years her junior has been closely followed in France.

04 Jul 2019 6:04 PM

However, both sides were not able to register goals in the second half and hence the match went into extra time. (Photo: AFP)

FIFA Women's World Cup: Netherlands defeat Sweden, enters finals

This was the Netherlands' first appearance in the semi-finals of the tournament whereas Sweden were playing in their fourth.

04 Jul 2019 12:15 PM

The French leader said he would continue in the coming days to work towards a resolution of the standoff between Iran and the US that would see Tehran 'fully respect its obligations and continue to benefit from the economic advantages of the (2015) deal.' (Photo: File)

France calls on Iran to 'immediately' reduce enriched uranium reserves

This camed a day after Tehran announced it had breached limits under a 2015 nuclear deal to retaliate against new US sanctions.

02 Jul 2019 3:55 PM

In the Gard region, where France's highest temperature on record was registered on Friday at 45.9 degrees Celsius (114 degrees Fahrenheit), scores of fires burned some 600 hectares (about 1,500 acres) of land and destroyed several houses and vehicles, emergency services said. (Photo: Representational)

700 firefighters tackle wildfires as heatwave in Europe breaks records

More than 700 firefighters and 10 aircraft were mobilised to tackle the fires in the Gard.

29 Jun 2019 7:52 PM

The previous record stood at 44.1 degrees Celsius in the same area during the notorious August 2003 heatwave, Meteo-France told AFP. (Representational Image)

France records all-time hottest temperature at 45 degrees celsius: Weather service

The record was set in the village of Villevieille in the southern department of Gard, which registered a high of 45.1 degrees Celsius.

28 Jun 2019 8:54 PM

Burkini, which comes from the combination of words 'burka' and 'bikini' however still remains controversial in France. (Photo: Representational I AP)

Muslim women defy burkini ban at swimming pool in France

To defend the right of Muslim Women, members of the group Citizen Alliance of Grenoble had launched 'Operation Burkini' last month.

26 Jun 2019 9:02 PM

If France qualifies for the European Championship, Mbappe could be playing matches until July 12, the date of the final in London. (Photo: AFP)

Mbappe wants to play at both Euro 2020 and Olympics

The Paris Saint-Germain striker had already expressed his interest in the Olympic tournament.

26 Jun 2019 3:39 PM

Alves did not reveal where he might go, and leaves PSG as compatriot Leonardo returns as the new sporting director. (Photo: AFP)

Brazil skipper Dani Alves leaves PSG, destination unknown

The 36-year-old right back, who is captain of Brazil, had been with the French champions for two seasons.

23 Jun 2019 3:02 PM

The cause of the fire, which still wasn't fully extinguished by 10:00 am, is still unknown. Prosecutors have already opened an investigation. (Photo: Twitter)

3 dead, 1 injured in Paris building fire

The blaze was reported at around 5:00 am (0300 GMT) and it took nearly four hours for 200 firefighters to bring it under control.

22 Jun 2019 4:43 PM

According to the latest public study in France, opening up blood donations to gay donors in 2016 has not increased the risk of HIV transmission via blood transfusion. (Photo: AFP)

Gay rights activists complain to EU over ban on blood donation in French

The move came three years after France lifted a 30-year ban on bisexuals donating blood, on condition they abstain sex for a year.

20 Jun 2019 4:27 PM

Marta wasn't fazed by the possibility of facing France, who topped Group A with a perfect nine points (Photo: AP)

Marta dedicates World Cup record to 'anyone fighting for equality'

Brazil finished third on goal difference in Group C behind Italy and Australia.

19 Jun 2019 12:49 PM

Michel Platini, 63, looked drawn as he left the police anti-corruption office in Nanterre in the western Paris suburbs.

Platini released in 2022 World Cup probe, denies wrongdoing

The French football legend who led European football's governing body from 2007 to 2015 was held on Tuesday.

19 Jun 2019 12:08 PM

FIFA says the "fans should not have been asked to remove their T-shirts or to leave the stadium by local security." (Photo: AFP)

FIFA says wrong to stop Iran activists in World Cup stadiums

Stadium security officials intervened in Grenoble during Saturday's game between New Zealand and Canada

18 Jun 2019 4:34 PM

Novak Djokovic leads the men's ATP tennis rankings released Monday (Photo: AP)

Djokovic tops ATP rankings; beats Nadal, Federer

The top of the rankings remains unchanged a week after Nadal claimed the Roland Garros title with victory over Dominic Thiem in the final.

17 Jun 2019 7:10 PM

PSG president Nasser al-Khelaifi appeared to target Neymar when he indicated that the club's highly-paid stars would have to shape-up or ship-out (Photo: AP)

Neymar future clouded as Pogba hands Man Utd tranfer headache

Neymar's two years at the Parc des Princes have been marred by injury and contoversy.

17 Jun 2019 6:39 PM

The Airbus A321XLR will be the longest-range narrow-body jetliner and arrives as airlines look to maximise the flexibility of more fuel-efficient, single-aisle aircraft. (Photo: Twitter)

Airbus launches long-range A321 jet, close to 200 orders expected

Leasing company Air Lease Corp on Monday announced a deal for 100 Airbus planes, including 27 of the A321XLR jets.

17 Jun 2019 3:08 PM

The US Federal Aviation Administration has faulted Boeing for not telling regulators for more than a year that a safety indicator in the cockpit of the top-selling plane didn’t work as intended. (Photo: File)

Boeing made mistake in handling warning-system problem: CEO

Boeing and the FAA have said the warning light wasn’t critical for flight safety.

17 Jun 2019 12:43 PM

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