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Explainer-Why France's budget problems have driven its bond risk premium to 2012 highs

Explainer-Why France's budget problems have driven its bond risk premium to 2012 highs

By Yoruk Bahceli and Leigh Thomas LONDON/PARIS, Sept 18 (Reuters) - The premium France pays to borrow on the bond markets compared to Germany rose to more than a whole percentage point on Friday for the first time since the euro zone debt crisis, underscoring investor unease with its stretched

Burna Boy to Headline Halftime Show at NFL's Inaugural Paris Regular-Season Game

Burna Boy to Headline Halftime Show at NFL's Inaugural Paris Regular-Season Game

Burna Boy to Headline Halftime Show at NFL's Inaugural Paris Regular-Season Game

France hosts Lebanon security talks to discuss post-UN mission plans

France hosts Lebanon security talks to discuss post-UN mission plans

Leaders from Lebanon, France and Jordan have met in Paris to support Lebanon's struggling military

President Tinubu Hails ICC Ruling Rejecting $680 Million Claim Against Nigeria for Mambilla Project

President Tinubu Hails ICC Ruling Rejecting $680 Million Claim Against Nigeria for Mambilla Project

President Bola Tinubu announced that an International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) arbitration tribunal in Paris has ruled in favor of Nigeria, rejecting a $680 million claim by Sunrise Power and Transmission Company Ltd. This decision, according to President Tinubu, removes a significant legal obstacle that has hindered the Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project for years. The dispute originated from a 2003 contract for a 3,050-megawatt hydroelectric plant in Taraba State under a build-operate-transfer arrangement, which the Federal Executive Council had never authorized. Sunrise Power had sought $680 million as a settlement and interest, in addition to another arbitration where it is claiming over $2.7 billion in compensation related to the 3,960-megawatt Mambilla Hydroelectric Power Project. President Tinubu commended the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice, Prince Lateef Fagbemi, and Nigeria’s defense team, led by Elizabeth Oger-Gross and Tolu Obamuroh of Paul Hastings LLP, for their ...

Burna Boy to headline halftime at the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris

Burna Boy to headline halftime at the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris

Burna Boy is set to headline the halftime show at the NFL's first regular-season game in Paris

Macron orders protections for infrastructure, citing a growing Russian threat

Macron orders protections for infrastructure, citing a growing Russian threat

French President Emmanuel Macron has asked his government to prepare a plan to protect critical infrastructure against drone and cyberattacks

France's Thales urges international framework on AI development

France's Thales urges international framework on AI development

By Florence Loeve PARIS, Sept 17 (Reuters) - Europe's largest defence technology firm, France-based Thales, called on Thursday for an international framework to govern the development of artificial intelligence.

That ferry between Scotland and France won't be sailing anytime soon

That ferry between Scotland and France won't be sailing anytime soon

The ferry route between Fife and Dunkirk was first proposed in 2022.

Leaders from Lebanon, France and Jordan to discuss struggling Lebanese military

Leaders from Lebanon, France and Jordan to discuss struggling Lebanese military

Leaders from Lebanon, France and Jordan are meeting in Paris to support Lebanon's struggling military

How Did the Croissant Become a French Icon?

How Did the Croissant Become a French Icon?

The croissant, a beloved crescent-shaped French pastry, has a rich history that traces back to the Austrian kipferl. While today it is synonymous w...

Mbappé and Vinícius caught in Spain's great migration debate after obscuring message on Ceuta shirts

Mbappé and Vinícius caught in Spain's great migration debate after obscuring message on Ceuta shirts

Real Madrid stars Kylian Mbappé and Vinícius Júnior have found themselves in the middle of a supercharged debate in Spain about migration and the country’s relations with Morocco

Oscars: France Selects Cannes Prizewinner ‘Minotaur’ for International Feature Race

Oscars: France Selects Cannes Prizewinner ‘Minotaur’ for International Feature Race

France has selected Andrey Zvyagintsev’s Cannes Grand Prize winner “Minotaur” to represent the country in the international feature film race at the Oscars. The choice was made Wednesday by France’s Oscar committee following auditions with the producers, international sales agents and U.S. distributors behind the five shortlisted films, including Mubi, Neon and Sony Pictures Classics. […]