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Scotland experiences upsetting win against Japan

Scotland might see their world cup dreams cut short after upsetting loss against Japan on Friday.

17/06/2019

France

Li Ying's goal hands China a win over South Africa

Li Ying's goal hands China a win over South Africa.

17/06/2019

France

Australia beat Brazil 3-2 despite incredible goal from Marta

Australia was able beat Brazil 3-2 despite an incredible goal from Marta.

17/06/2019

France

Eighty years since Versailles execution stopped public guillotinings

80 years ago, a crowd gathered for what was to become the last public execution by guillotine in France — a grim spectacle that was captured on film.

17/06/2019

France

Storytelling and diversity on the agenda at Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity

More than 10,000 creatives from around the world have descended on Cannes this week for the French city’s other big festival – the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity.

17/06/2019

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Nenette, France's most famous Orangutan celebrates 50th birthday

She ate strawberry cakes and exotic fruits for the occasion

17/06/2019

France

Europe's largest fresco unveiled in Paris

The mural painting by French street art duo Ella & Pitr measures 2.3 acres and was completed on the rooftop of Pavillion 3 at the Parc des Expositions.

17/06/2019

Sport

Netherlands, Canada advance to last 16 of FIFA Women's World Cup

The Netherlands convincingly beat Cameroon 3-1 on Saturday while Canada won against New Zealdn 2-0.

16/06/2019

France

Notre Dame celebrates first mass after devastating fire

Two months after a devastating fire destroyed the cathedral's spire and roof, the Archbishop of Paris, Michel Aupetit, held mass for the anniversary of the cathedral's dedication as a place of prayer.

15/06/2019

France

Huge painting unveiled near Eiffel Tower to support migrant rescuers

French street artist Saype hand-sprayed a series of clasped hands across the 15,000 square metres of the Champs de Mars.

15/06/2019

France

England progress to last 16 after laboured 1-0 victory over Argentina

England went through to the knockout stages on Friday night with a 1-0 win over Argentina.

14/06/2019

Sport

Women's World Cup on course for record-breaking turnout - study

Women's World Cup on course for record-breaking turnout - study

14/06/2019

France

Watch: Paris zoo's resident artist Nenette the orangutan turns 50

The Borneo-born ape arrived at the zoo aged three in 1972 and took up painting several years ago. She works in crayon and watercolour, on paper or using the glass of her enclosure as a canvas.

14/06/2019

World

France announces plans to stop under-13s from facing prosecution

French justice minister Nicole Belloubet revealed that the government plans to introduce a new reform that will mean under-13s who commit crimes will not face criminal charges, regardless of their actions.

14/06/2019

France

French Senate backtracks on bill to extend abortion timeframe

French senators have backtracked on a bill that would have increased the possible legal timeframe to get an abortion from 12 to 14 weeks.

13/06/2019

France

Citroën celebrates first century with classic models on show in Paris

Classic and vintage Citroën cars gathered at the site of the French car maker's first factory in central Paris to celebrate Citroën's first century this year

13/06/2019

World

Marine Le Pen to unveil new far-right alliance in European Parliament

Marine Le Pen will announce a new far-right coalition made up of nationalist parties from across Europe.

13/06/2019

France

2019 Women's World Cup: France beat Norway 2-1

France beat Norway in Nice on Wednesday night.

12/06/2019

France

Choir treats fans to French feminist anthem during Sweden-Chile game

Fans attending the Sweden-Chile game were treated to a roaring rendition of 1970's French feminist anthem.

12/06/2019

France

Macron to replace tree symbolising Franco-American friendship

Macron told a Swiss broadcaster that they would send a replacement tree to his American counterpart after it was reported that the tree symbolising Franco-American friendship had died in quarantine.

12/06/2019

France

Le Pen 'to stand trial for tweeting violent images of terrorism'

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has been ordered to appear in front of a court over tweeting pictures of killings by the so-called Islamic State, reported AFP citing a judicial source.

12/06/2019

France

Froome seriously injured in cycling accident while blowing nose

Four-time Tour de France winner Christopher Froome is out of this year’s race after a serious accident while training, his manager has confirmed to French television.

12/06/2019

Sport

What are the biggest defeats in World Cup history?

After the US stormed to a 13-0 victory against Thailand in the Women's World Cup 2019 on Tuesday, we take a look at history's most crushing defeats in the competition.

12/06/2019

France

'You never got out of my heart': War-time lovers reunited 75 years on

A veteran has beaten the odds to enjoy a tender reunion with his war-time lover, 75 years after they last set eyes on each other.

11/06/2019

France

Truck driver involved in fatal e-scooter collision 'had taken drugs'

Truck driver that fatally hit man riding electric scooter in Paris was under narcotics, the Paris’ prosecutor’s office told Euronews.

11/06/2019

World

Media coverage of women's sport entering 'new age' during 2019 Women's World Cup

Dr Stacey Pope from Durham University told Euronews that women's football is becoming increasingly popular as media coverage of the sport improves.

10/06/2019