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The president of the African Union Commission has expressed “deep concern” over the security situation in Mali and an ongoing jihadist blockade that has impacted civilians, and called for “urgent international action”. Given the situation, France has recommended its citizens leave the country as soon as possible.

Nicolas Sarkozy, 70, was found guilty in September of criminal conspiracy but will be freed

The Springboks survived Lood de Jager’s first-half red card to come back from a 14-6 deficit and blow away France

Emmanuel Macron's wife Brigitte has frequently been the target of rumours that she is transgender, with 10 people currently on trial in France for spreading such stories online. France's first lady is far from the only victim of this type of attack, says feminist historian Christine Bard, who explains that…

France 17-32 South Africa: Two years on from a captivating World Cup quarter-final, the Springboks beat Les Bleus once again despite Lood de Jager red card

Almost 500 years ago, French ships landed in what is now Brazil with a mission to found 'France Antarctique', a new colony on South America's Atlantic coast. Riven by religious divisions and stormed by Portuguese rivals, the project lasted just a few years – but would end up reshaping Europeans'…

French prosecutors have widened an investigation linked to Paris attacks convict Salah Abdeslam, as fresh anti-terror arrests raise concern ahead of the 10th anniversary of the 2015 massacres.

French anti-terror prosecutors have charged and jailed three young women suspected of plotting a jihadist attack – the first alleged plot involving female suspects in several years.

Forget sightseeing, secondhand shopping is now a major draw for tourists. A seasoned bargain-hunter shares her tips on picking up the best vintage finds when travelling abroad