The Philippines is set to strengthen marine ecosystem protection and expand sustainable livelihood opportunities through €200 million (approximately ₱14 billion) in financing from French development bank Agence Française de Développement (AFD). Secured by the Department of Finance (DOF), the...
The French government is extending 200 million euros, or approximately ₱14 billion, in financing to help low-income Filipino families gain better access to nutritious food under a new food security and nutrition program. In an Aug. 11 statement, the Department of Finance (DOF) and France’s...
PARIS (AP) — France next week will ban unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices. The law backed by President Emmanuel Macron 's government enters into force...
LACANAU, France (AP) — Europe 's wildfire crisis fractured along starkly different fronts Sunday: gale-force winds drove flames deeper into the Athens region and forced fresh evacuations, France guarded a still-burning scar four times the size of Paris against renewed spread, and Spain...
PARIS (AP) — Moments after being announced as France 's new coach on Tuesday, July 28, Zinedine Zidane clenched his fists and his usually measured voice trembled a little. “I’m excited,” he said. “The France team makes you dream. We have extraordinary players, an extraordinary...
PARIS (AP) — Tadej Pogacar 's record-equaling fifth Tour de France title puts him among the greatest cyclists in the sport, and he could become the best of all in years to come. After Sunday 's 21st and final stage in Paris, the 27-year-old Slovenian joined Belgian Eddy Merckx, Spaniard...
PARIS (AP) — Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling 's all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style. Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all helped the 27-year-old Slovenian seal his...
ALPE D 'HUEZ, France (AP) — Tadej Pogacar moved to within touching distance of a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title after finishing safely in the penultimate stage on Saturday, July 25. The Slovenian star heads into Sunday 's showcase finish in Paris with a lead of 6 1/2...
ALPE D 'HUEZ, France (AP) — Tadej Pogacar launched a stunning solo attack from the foot of the iconic Alpe d 'Huez to win the 19th stage of the Tour de France and extend his overall lead on Friday, July 24. Even by the four-time Tour champion 's lofty standards, it was up there...
ORCIERES-MERLETTE, France (AP) — Ecuadorian rider Richard Carapaz timed his attack perfectly in the final climb to win the 18th stage of the Tour de France on Thursday, July 23, while Tadej Pogacar finished a few minutes behind and maintained his significant overall lead. It was the 33-year-old...
VOIRON, France (AP) — Jasper Philipsen capped a fine team performance Wednesday, July 22, to win stage 17 of the Tour de France, where defending champion Tadej Pogačar protected his overall lead. Mathieu van der Poel led his Alpecin-Premier Tech teammate Philipsen to his first stage victory of...
THONON-LES-BAINS, France (AP) — Time trial world champion Remco Evenepoel was fastest Tuesday, July 21, as he won the 16th stage of the Tour de France to shave 28 seconds off Tadej Pogačar’s commanding lead. Evenepoel completed the 26.1-kilometer individual time trial in 32 minutes, 19...
