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First Vietnam–France agricultural economic forum held in Paris
Paris (VNA) – The first Vietnam–France agricultural economic forum took place in Paris on October 10, bringing together representatives from French business associations, major retailers, and nearly 40 Vietnamese enterprises from various sectors...

France Handed Over New Rafale Fighters to Egypt
Egypt has received a batch of Rafale F3R fighters under a contract signed with France in 2021. This was reported by the Egyptian media. The number of aircraft in the batch was not disclosed. The contract for the supply of 30 Rafale F3R fighter...

Discover Corrèze: France’s Hidden Gem of Villages and Valleys
Quieter than its neighbours, Corrèze doesn’t receive the attention it deserves… thankfully. 📢 As you scroll through the beautiful images, why not listen to our narrated article? It’s a great way for France Today Members to dive deeper into the...

Manga Series ‘Ki & Hi in the Panda Kingdom’ Puts French Accent on Anime
Making a splash in Cannes, Mediawan Kids & Family world-premiered its early-school anime series “Ki & Hi in the Panda Kingdom” at MipJunior on Saturday, earning warm applause from industry attendees who filled the Debussy Theater. Adapted from the...

Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers in Turkmenistan Marked by High-Tech Centers and International Cooperation
On 10 October, Turkmenistan widely celebrated the Day of Healthcare and Medical Industry Workers. The occasion was marked by several significant events across various regions of the country, including an international forum in Ashgabat, the...

Brain drain industry booms as Cameroon’s young look abroad
DOUALA, Cameroon: With more than 40 percent of Cameroonians living below the poverty line, over half the central African country’s young people dream of emigrating - and businesses helping them leave are thriving. “We don’t promote immigration but...

UK, France, Germany aim to restart Iran nuclear talks amid stall
Britain, France and Germany will seek to restart stalled nuclear talks with Iran and the United States, the three European countries said in a joint statement on Friday. Their announcement came nearly two weeks after UN sanctions were reimposed on...

A French Open in October, 2020's Covid era of tennis, and the birth of a Grand Slam champion
Sofia Kenin didn’t know what to expect from her fourth-round match against Fiona Ferro at the 2020 French Open. Playing a French player at Roland Garros is usually one of the more unpleasant tasks in tennis, given how rowdy the crowd can get when...

In France, Too, Billionaire Tycoons Are Silencing Their Critics
Marc Endeweld We hear a lot about Bolloré because, like Stérin, he’s shown his colors strongly in favor of reactionary ideas and in support of the far right — and its most extreme representatives. But today a large part of the Parisian economic...

Hugo Ekitike gets ruthless verdict from French media after first start for France
Hugo Ekitike was given one of the lowest marks out of 10 after France's World Cup qualifier against Azerbaijan(Image: Anadolu, Anadolu via Getty Images) Hugo Ekitike received a harsh rating from French media after failing to replicate his fine...

The 75-year-old retired French teacher who sings opera on TikTok and in parks
PARLEZ VOUS FRANCAIS? (DO YOU SPEAK FRENCH?) By his late twenties, Mr Low had already spent several years teaching Chinese and physical education, quietly earning a reputation as the teacher who sang. "Even when I was out of the scene, I would...

The World's Largest Fusion Energy Experiment Is Entering A Critical Phase In The Project
A project of almost unimaginable scale is kicking into high gear in the south of France. The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) is humanity's biggest and boldest attempt to essentially build an artificial sun on Earth. With...

Cancer: France must know why it has higher exposure rates
The good news is that cancer mortality rates have been steadily declining in France: With 136.8 deaths per 100,000 people in 2023, compared to 184.7 in 1990, the trend reflects significant advances in medical care. France is one of the European...

“They’re Mining Where Sharks Give Birth”: This Deep-Sea Rush Threatens Hidden Ocean Species (and the Damage May Already Be Spreading)
IN A NUTSHELL 🌊 Deep-sea mining threatens the habitats of vulnerable marine species like sharks, rays, and chimaeras. 📊 Researchers map the overlap between species habitats and proposed mining zones, highlighting potential risks. ⚠️ The...
NEW: Exports of crocodile products rise as Zimbabwe eyes US$100m industry
Theseus Shambare EXPORT earnings from Zimbabwe’s crocodile farming industry rose from US$32 million to US$36 million over the past two years, driven by improved skin quality and expanding international markets. Officials say the sector has...
Octopus Energy Group to spin off Kraken
Octopus Energy Group has announced the spin-off of its world-leading technology company, Kraken, in a move aimed at speeding up the platform’s expansion across the globe. Launched as part of the Octopus Energy Group, Kraken’s AI-powered platform...

Science Slash Gear The World's Largest Fusion Energy Experiment Is Entering A Critical Phase In The Project
A project of almost unimaginable scale is kicking into high gear in the south of France. The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER) is humanity's biggest and boldest attempt to essentially build an artificial sun on Earth. With...

Wine is a Food Group: Keeping the wine tasting industry up with the times
Harvest 2025 is wrapping up in Walla Walla. Over the past weeks, vineyard crews and crush teams have been busy picking and processing this year’s haul into what is looking to be another fine vintage. Fall temperatures have finally arrived, making...

Mbappe Puts In Man-of-the-match Performance, Leaves Injured In France’s Win Over Azerbaijzan
France were up against Azerbaijan in their third game of the UEFA World Cup 2026 Qualifiers. Les Blues had won both their opening games in group D, scoring twice against Ukraine and Iceland.Didier Deschamps started in a 4-4-2 with Real Madrid’s...

France, Germany and UK aim to restart Iran nuclear talks
France, Germany and Britain will seek to restart stalled nuclear talks with Iran and the United States, the three European countries said in a joint statement on Friday. Their announcement came nearly two weeks after UN sanctions were reimposed on...