France

Argentina bump France from top spot in rankings ahead of World Cup title defence

Argentina, who kick off their World Cup campaign against Algeria on June 16, have not led the ranking since July 2025.

Geneva steps up security for 50,000-strong G7 protest as France hosts summit

A wood panel to covering a shop windows is pictured next to a security camera at the Rue du Rhone ahead of a demonstration against the upcoming G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, in Geneva, Switzerland, June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse

Frenchman convicted after pit bull mauls pregnant girlfriend to death

The court in the northern town of Soissons handed Christophe Ellul, 51, a suspended four-year sentence, and ordered the dog put down.

French city imposes curfew for under-16s during ‘high risk’ World Cup matches

France's World Cup campaign kicks off against Senegal on June 16.

China urges economic cooperation during Macron-led video call ahead of G-7 summit

French President Emmanuel Macron, who is hosting the G-7 summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, next week, has sought to engage with Beijing.

Russian diplomat discusses Ukraine war with French, German and British ambassadors

Foreign ambassadors to Russia Nicolas de Riviere of France, Alexander Graf Lambsdorff of Germany and Nigel Casey of Britain leave after visiting the Russian Foreign Ministry headquarters in Moscow, Russia, June 11, 2026. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov

Iran and Ukraine loom over G7 as France accommodates Trump

FILE PHOTO: A drone views shows the Evian Resort hotel overlooking Lake Geneva (Leman) where the 2026 G7 summit will take place in Evian-les-Bains, France, September 12, 2025. REUTERS/Denis Balibouse/File Photo

French pop star under formal investigation for rape and sexual assault

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been placed under formal investigation for sex offences from 2008 to 2019.

G-7 summit under tight security on both sides of Lake Geneva ahead of expected protest

Switzerland has approved the deployment of 2,000 to 5,000 military personnel to “support” the cantonal police.

5 World Cup group matches where geopolitical tension overshadows the football action

The June 14 World Cup opener between the Netherlands and Japan at Dallas Stadium (above) is among the five group-stage matches The Straits Times will be watching closely.

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