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Johnson desperately needs a US trade deal post-Brexit, as Britain will lose its easy access to the EU’s single market. (Photo: AP)

‘He needs no advice’: Donald Trump backs UK PM Boris Johnson as ‘right man’ for Brexit

Trump and Johnson met on the sidelines of the Group of Seven (G7) summit hosted by France in Biarritz.

25 Aug 2019 2:17 PM

US President Donald Trump has offered British Prime Minister Boris Johnson a boost, saying he’s the 'right man' to deliver Brexit. (Photo: PTI)

'Right man for Brexit', needs no advice: Donald Trump backs Boris Johnson

Speaking on sidelines of Group of Seven summit in France, Trump was asked what his advice was for Britain’s departure from European Union.

25 Aug 2019 2:07 PM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson and EU Council President Donald Tusk exchanged accusations at the G7 summit Saturday over who will be to blame if Britain crashes out the bloc without an accord. (Photo: AP)

Boris Johnson, Donald Tusk clash over ‘who is 'Mr No Deal’ at G7

Johnson had held bilateral talks with German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of the G7.

25 Aug 2019 11:02 AM

Renato Sanches moved to Bayern for 35 million euros after starring in the Portugal side that won Euro 2016, but he has never fulfilled his potential in Germany. (Photo:AFP)

Renato Sanches to join Lille after signing a five-year contract

Bayern Munich's unsettled Portuguese midfielder Renato Sanches is set to sign a five-year contract with Ligue 1 side Lille.

23 Aug 2019 9:49 PM

'In new India, the way in which action is being taken against corruption, dynasty politics, loot of people's money, terrorism, this has never happened before,' PM Modi said. (Photo: ANI)

'No place in new India for corruption': PM Modi declares at UNESCO in Paris

Modi said India is now surging ahead, 'mandate we got was not merely for running a govt but for building a new India.'

23 Aug 2019 2:56 PM

French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said wildfires in the Amazon were an 'international crisis' and called on this weekend's G7 to address the issue. (Photo: File)

'International crisis': French President on Amazon wildfires

Attention on the issue coincides with a UN regional meeting on climate change in Brazil ahead of a December summit in Chile.

23 Aug 2019 9:29 AM

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have taken a month to embark on his first trip abroad, but he was quick to make himself at home in President Emmanuel Macron's gilded palace, putting his feet up on the furniture. (Photo: AP)

Watch: Macron amused after Boris Johnson puts his feet up at his palace

The Elysee later said the talks had been 'constructive' and 'thorough'.

23 Aug 2019 9:00 AM

The two leaders reviewed the entire gamut of the dynamic and multi-faceted bilateral relationship during their more than 90-minute long one-on-one meeting at Chateau de Chantilly. (Photo: MEA | Twitter)

Resolve Kashmir bilaterally, no third party should incite violence: Macron asks India, Pak

Emmanuel Macron also said that France will deliver 1st of the 36 Rafale fighter jets to India next month.

23 Aug 2019 8:06 AM

Paris paid 222 million euros to sign Neymar from Barcelona two years ago. (Photo: AP)

Neymar's transfer up in air as PSG deny Real Madrid deal - reports

French sports daily L'Equipe said Real had offered cash plus Gareth Bale, James Rodriguez and goalkeeper Keylor Navas, but PSG declined.

22 Aug 2019 8:00 PM

A photograph of the 35-year-old female rhinoceros with the words 'Camille' and 'Julien' on its back has been widely shared on social media, triggering an outcry. (Photo: Twitter)

French zoo upset that visitors wrote names on rhino's back

Zoo director said the visitors used their nails to scratch their names into layer of dust, sand and dead skin on animal's back.

22 Aug 2019 3:33 PM

'France makes a call to the parties for restraint, de-escalation, and easing the situation. It is essential to abstain from any measure likely to aggravate tensions,' a statement by French Foreign Ministry spokesperson read.

France says Kashmir a bilateral issue, snubs Pakistan

Drian called on the two countries to exercise restraint and de-escalate the tensions.

21 Aug 2019 12:01 PM

It would be the first time a G7 summit ends without a communique since meetings began in 1975, underscoring the rift US President Donald Trump's 'America First' trade policies has created among the G7 advanced economies. (Photo: File)

G7 summit may end without joint communique due to trade tensions

The G7 comprises the United States, France, Britain, Japan, Germany, Italy, Canada and the European Union.

20 Aug 2019 1:57 PM

A customer shot a waiter dead at an eatery on the outskirts of Paris, apparently enraged at being made to wait for a sandwich, a source close to the investigation said Saturday. (Representational Image)

'It is sad': Waiter shot dead for being too slow with sandwich in France

With the shooter still on the run Saturday, shocked residents gathered outside the pizza and sandwich eatery.

18 Aug 2019 10:38 AM

The world's most expensive footballer Neymar will again be absent when Paris Saint-Germain take on Rennes on Sunday in the second round of Ligue 1 matches, coach Thomas Tuchel said on Saturday. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar omitted again as PSG face Rennes

Leonardo, the PSG sporting director, has confirmed that the club have held talks with potential buyers.

17 Aug 2019 7:00 PM

Firefighters were working to stop the blaze reaching nearby villages. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

500 firefighters to battle blaze in French forest

No buildings have been destroyed or people injured, but warned that the wind strength was forecast to strengthen during the day.

15 Aug 2019 12:48 PM

A FIFA statement said that the punishment "took into account the fact that Manchester City FC accepted its responsibility". (Photo: AFP)

FIFA fine Manchester City over 'international transfer of minors'

The Premier League champions could have faced a transfer ban, but instead, FIFA's Disciplinary Committee fined City 370,000 Swiss Francs.

14 Aug 2019 10:48 AM

Edinson Cavani, Kylian Mbappe and substitute Angel Di Maria all got on the scoresheet in a comfortable 3-0 home win over Nimes. (Photo: AFP)

Ligue 1 2019-20: Neymar-less PSG crush Nimes 3-0

PSG fans on the terraces waved banners containing messages to signal their displeasure with him.

12 Aug 2019 1:28 PM

Paris Saint-Germain revealed on Saturday that Neymar transfer talks are "more advanced than before" after the Brazilian was dropped for the French champions' opening Ligue 1 match with Nimes. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar out of PSG opener, exit talks 'more advanced than before' - club

Sporting director Leonardo confirmed that the Brazilian was near the exit but that PSG were "not yet ready to give its approval".

10 Aug 2019 7:45 PM

Officials at Riester’s culture ministry could not be immediately reached for further comment on the matter. (Photo: Twitter)

English? Non merci: France's minister urges citizens to cut down on English use

Culture Minister Franck Riester made his plea to stick to French in a Twitter post published late on Sunday.

06 Aug 2019 1:08 PM

The Brazilian suffered another injury-plagued season, missing PSG's embarrassing Champions League defeat by Manchester United, as well as Brazil's triumphant Copa America campaign. (Photo: AFP)

Neymar speculation lingers as PSG aim to shatter glass ceiling

Interminable transfer rumours surrounding Neymar continue to swirl unabated as the new Ligue 1 season kicks off this weekend.

06 Aug 2019 1:07 PM

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