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40 drown in France as heat wave persists
Forty people have drowned in France during a continuing heat wave, with officials saying most victims were young people in unsupervised swimming areas.
France start Mbappé, Olise against Senegal in Group I opener
France and Senegal have named their starters for a World Cup 2026 Group I opener led by Kylian Mbappé, Michael Olise, Sadio Mané and Nicolas Jackson.
Patrick Bruel placed under formal investigation for rape
French singer Patrick Bruel has been placed under formal investigation in several sexual abuse cases and released under judicial supervision.
French prosecutors seek charges and detention for Patrick Bruel
French prosecutors in Nanterre are seeking formal charges and pre-trial detention for Patrick Bruel in a sexual assault case he denies.
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More figuresClément Turpin: The referee trusted with football’s biggest fixtures
Clément Turpin, a FIFA-listed referee since 2010 and UEFA Elite official since 2012, has overseen major finals and tournaments and remains a central figure in elite international refereeing.
Didier Deschamps: the understated captain-turned-coach who shaped a generation
Didier Deschamps, France’s long-serving coach and former captain, built his reputation on defensive clarity, steady leadership and rare dual success as both World Cup-winning player and manager.