History-makers Morocco stand in way of France at World Cup DOHA: France face World Cup history-makers Morocco in the World Cup semi-finals on Wednesday, with Lionel Messi’s... Published 14 Dec, 2022 12:49pm
Sports Tchouameni emerges as new leader of France midfield at World Cup DOHA: Aurelien Tchouameni might do most of his work in the shadows, but the France midfielder lit up the World Cup... Published 13 Dec, 2022 12:46pm
World G7 leaders to hold video conference on Ukraine aid BERLIN: The leaders of the G7 club of wealthy nations will hold an online meeting on Monday ahead of a planned... Published 12 Dec, 2022 03:37pm
Sports Royal Air Maroc plans 30 flights to carry Moroccan soccer fans to Doha RABAT: Morocco’s Royal Air Maroc will operate 30 special flights to carry soccer fans from Casablanca to Doha for... Published 12 Dec, 2022 10:49am
World More than 500 migrants arrive in Italy as rescue ships dock ROME: Italy, which has vowed a tough line on immigration, took in more than 500 migrants on Sunday as two charity... Published 11 Dec, 2022 02:37pm
Sports Southgate ‘will take time’ to consider future after World Cup exit AL KHOR: Gareth Southgate said he would take his time before he makes a decision over his future as England coach... Published 11 Dec, 2022 12:17pm
Sports Giroud takes France into World Cup semis as Kane penalty miss costs England AL KHOR: Olivier Giroud scored the winner and Harry Kane missed a late penalty as holders France beat England 2-1 in... Published 11 Dec, 2022 02:18am
Sports Sterling to rejoin England camp before quarter-final with France AL RAYYAN: England’s Raheem Sterling will return to their World Cup base in time for the quarter-final clash with... Published 08 Dec, 2022 03:17pm
World Heat will stay on in Europe this winter, but after? PARIS: Europe is likely to scrape through this winter without cutting off gas customers despite reduced Russian... Published 07 Dec, 2022 12:48pm
Markets Algerian wheat purchase seen at 450,000 to 500,000 tonnes HAMBURG/PARIS: Algeria’s state grains agency OAIC is believed to have bought between 450,000 to 500,000 tonnes of... Published 05 Dec, 2022 05:47am
Sports England beat Senegal 3-0 to set up quarter-final clash with France AL KHOR: Free-scoring England extended their unbeaten record against African teams with a 3-0 victory over Senegal ... Published 05 Dec, 2022 02:01am
World France sees hottest year on record in 2022 PARIS: France this year experienced the hottest year since records began, the country’s national weather service... Published 30 Nov, 2022 07:14pm
Sports Brazil, Portugal join France in World Cup knockouts DOHA: Five-time champions Brazil and Cristiano Ronaldo’s Portugal joined France in the World Cup knockout rounds... Published 29 Nov, 2022 10:49am
Sports Messi magic reignites Argentina, France into World Cup last 16 DOHA: Lionel Messi reignited Argentina's World Cup challenge with a superb goal in a 2-0 win over Mexico on Saturday... Published 27 Nov, 2022 02:22am
Sports Mbappe brace sends France through to last 16 after 2-1 over Denmark DOHA: Kylian Mbappe scored twice to send champions France into the last 16 of the World Cup as they beat Denmark 2-1... Published 26 Nov, 2022 11:15pm
Sports Giroud equals Henry mark as World Cup holders France sink Australia DOHA: Olivier Giroud joined Thierry Henry as France's all-time leading goalscorer with a brace as holders France... Published 23 Nov, 2022 02:15am
World France to spend 8.4bn euro to help companies with energy bills PARIS: France will spend 8.4 billion euros ($8.67 billion) to help companies pay their energy bills, in a bid to... Published 20 Nov, 2022 04:16am
World France, Germany, Spain agree on moving on with FCAS warplane development BERLIN/PARIS: France, Germany and Spain have reached agreement over starting the next phase of the development of a... Published 18 Nov, 2022 07:22pm
Opinion Britain, France look to reset frayed ties under new PM Sunak After years of mutual incomprehension, public rows and even a brief naval stand-off in the Channel, UK-French... Published 10 Nov, 2022 06:31am
Markets Europe’s debt market strains force some governments to rework trading rules Some euro zone countries have eased rules for the banks that manage the trading of their government debt to help... Published 31 Oct, 2022 11:41am
World Sunak, Macron agree greater cooperation on Channel migrants: UK PM's office LONDON: UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron Friday in their first call since Sunak... Updated 28 Oct, 2022 06:38pm
World Russia hits Ukraine homes, evacuates Kherson, warns of escalation MYKOLAIV: Russia fired missiles and drones into the Ukrainian-held southern town of Mykolaiv, destroying an... Published 24 Oct, 2022 10:31am
World Ukraine and Russia: What you need to know right now Russian missiles pounded Ukrainian energy and other facilities on Saturday, causing blackouts in various regions,... Published 23 Oct, 2022 11:50am
Sports Lavreysen wins fourth straight men’s sprint gold at cycling worlds FRANCE: Dutch rider Harrie Lavreysen extended his sprint supremacy with a fourth straight gold in the men’s event... Published 17 Oct, 2022 07:36am
World Paris police ready for living costs protest as fuel strike drags on PARIS: Nearly three weeks into a strike that has forced filling stations across France to close, police in Paris... Published 16 Oct, 2022 10:18am
World Europe braces for mobile network blackouts PARIS/STOCKHOLM/MILAN: Once unthinkable, mobile phones could go dark around Europe this winter if power cuts or... Updated 29 Sep, 2022 05:56pm
World Macron restarts reform drive as opponents prepare for battle PARIS: French President Emmanuel Macron will get a taste of public resistance to his second-term reform agenda this... Published 25 Sep, 2022 11:02am
World 48 arrested over France’s summer forest fires PARIS: Police have arrested 48 people for allegedly starting forest fires in France during the summer, a spokeswoman... Published 23 Sep, 2022 11:56am
World French leader to meet Iran’s Raisi to urge revival of deal UNITED NATIONS: French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Tuesday with his Iranian counterpart as Paris warns the... Published 20 Sep, 2022 11:24am
World King Charles to host world leaders as UK readies for queen's funeral LONDON: Britain was gearing up Sunday for the momentous state funeral of Queen Elizabeth II as King Charles III... Published 18 Sep, 2022 11:22am