FRENCH FOOTBALL Pochettino starts at PSG with no time to waste 05-01-2021 00:00 Refreshed after a year out of the game, Argentine coach has resurfaced at a club where he was a popular player: Paris Saint-Germain.
Mercosur 'Distrust' of Brazil stalls EU-Mercosur trade deal 13-12-2020 19:45 Concerns over Amazon deforestation under Bolsonaro are delaying the ratification of a two-decades long negotiated trade deal between the European Union and Mercosur.
SPECIAL FEATURE Conviction fails to solve mysteries surrounding French tourist's death 05-12-2020 10:04 French backpacker Mathieu Martin went missing in August 2018 in the north of Argentina. Last month, a court in Salta convicted a 41-year-old of manslaughter, holding the defendant responsible for the tourist’s death. by Nick Evans
Diego Armando Maradona (1960-2020) Sport pays tribute to Maradona with tears, applause, silence, banners and song 29-11-2020 08:12 On the first weekend of sporting action since the death of Diego Maradona, sports, leagues and teams round the world on Saturday paid tribute to the Argentine football great.
OBITUARY Filmmaker and politician Fernando ‘Pino’ Solanas dies in Paris aged 84 07-11-2020 09:19 Legendary filmmaker, politician and activist passes away after being infected with Covid-19 in France, where he was serving as as Argentina’s ambassador to UNESCO.
AS I SEE IT Macron takes on the Muslim world 31-10-2020 10:08 To the indignation, sincere or not, of a wide assortment of Muslim leaders, France’s President Emmanuel Macron is defending with unexpected fervour the right to draw unflattering pictures of Mohammed. by James Neilson
TERROR ATTACK France on 'emergency' footing after knifeman kills three at church 31-10-2020 09:32 Nation on highest alert setting after knife-wielding man kills three people at a church in Nice, in what officials described as a “terror attack.”
Global pandemic France, Germany head towards lock down as virus surges in Europe 29-10-2020 14:27 Bars, restaurants and services prepared Thursday to shut down in France and Germany as countries around the world grapple with how far to push lockdown measures amid a surging tide of coronavirus cases.
60th birthday wish A Hand of God 'with my right' - Maradona's dream 60th birthday gift 28-10-2020 17:41 Diego Maradona reveals he has a dream present to mark his 60th birthday on Friday – "to score another goal against England, this time with my right hand."
Business departure? French multinational Danone announces strategic review of activities in Argentina 19-10-2020 09:43 French food multinational Danone plans biggest shake-up in years with portfolio review; changes could involve sale of Vega protein powder brand as well as a unit in Argentina.
EU-MERCOSUR DEAL Key EU states fear Mercosur pact may hurt Amazon 21-09-2020 08:22 EU commissioner admits not all EU nations "are aligned" on trade deal with Mercosur nations, as fears historic accord could hurt the Amazon grow.
EU-MERCOSUR DEAL France says opposes EU-Mercosur trade deal over deforestation concerns 18-09-2020 10:38 France opposed to free-trade deal in its current form due to "major" concerns about deforestation in the region, the government said on Friday.
EU-MERCOSUR TRADE DEAL Merkel expresses 'significant doubts' over EU-Mercosur trade pact 21-08-2020 14:12 German chancellor expresses "significant doubts" over landmark EU-Mercosur free trade deal, citing concerns over the devastating deforestation of the Amazon rainforest.
FOOD & DRINK World's best restaurant serves food in phase with the moon 24-06-2020 19:22 Argentine chef Mauro Colagreco – the first foreign chef ever to get the maximum three Michelin stars in France – said he decided to make the leap during the coronavirus lockdown as he sought solace in his vegetable patch.
RUGBY Pichot defeated, Beaumont re-elected as World Rugby chairman 03-05-2020 09:11 Former England captain will lead World Rugby for another four years after being re-elected on Saturday, beating ex-Pumas skipper Agustín Pichot with a first-round majority.
Coronavirus Pandemic Celebrating May Day in the midst of a pandemic 01-05-2020 19:13 Across the globe workers celebrate, strike and demonstrate for International Workers' Day. In Argentina, essential employees are praised by the government while demonstrations take place during a lockdown.
Post-quarantine plan Lifting lockdown? Against coronavirus, no one size fits all 24-04-2020 13:37 Without a tried-and-tested action plan for how to pull countries out of coronavirus lockdown, the world is seeing a patchwork of approaches.
AMF's sanction France fines US hedge fund Elliott over takeover fight 23-04-2020 12:32 French markets regulator imposes 20-million euro fine on US hedge fund Elliott Management, accusing it of "inaccuracies" during its bid to block a takeover deal five years ago.
Tech giant Amazon threatens to halt key French centres after court ruling 15-04-2020 09:44 Online retailer Amazon warned Wednesday it may be forced to halt activity at its distribution centres and reduce service in France following a court ruling on measures to slow the spread of the new coronavirus among its workers.
RUGBY Ex-Pumas captain Pichot announces he will run for World Rugby top job 12-04-2020 14:15 "This is a critical election at a critical time for Rugby." the ex-Argentina star said in a tweet announcing he would challenge England's Bill Beaumont for the post.
Global uncertainty Almost 500 French tourists struck in Argentina await repatriation 03-04-2020 20:07 French tourists who have been stranded in Argentina since commercial flights were suspended are scheduled to take a humanitarian flight home home on Saturday – a return trip that for many has become an ordeal.
Bloomberg France ready to nationalise as EU heavyweights take charge 17-03-2020 15:48 France is ready to use the ultimate weapon to protect its biggest companies from the market turmoil set in motion by the coronavirus: nationalisation.
CHURCH SEX ABUSE SCANDALS French cardinal exits over failure to report alleged sex abuser 06-03-2020 13:34 The Pope has accepted the resignation of French Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, whose conviction for shielding an alleged child-molesting priest was overturned on appeal last month.
Wine business Tariffs, coronavirus fears threaten wine show buzz 04-03-2020 12:51 Threatened by Trump's tariffs and the coronavirus epidemic, winegrowers are facing a high level of uncertainty that raises doubts over the future of the industry.
ABUSE SCANDAL Court clears French cardinal who failed to report abusive priest 30-01-2020 17:00 Court in Lyon rules Cardinal Philippe Barbarin should not be held criminally liable for his lack of action over behavior of Priest Preynat, who had allegedly abused dozen of boys scouts during the 1980s and the 1990s.
STREAMING GIANT France looks to force Netflix to invest in local productions 15-01-2020 13:25 French Culture Minister Franck Riester moves to tackle US streaming platform in order to boost national audiovisual industries.
Sahel region Calls for response after Islamic State attack in Niger kills at least 89 15-01-2020 09:31 Leaders Sahel summit in southern France plan to reinforce military presence in Niger after undergoing its deadliest terrorist attack.
FOOTBALL Icardi so happy at PSG he's thinking about a permanent move 10-01-2020 12:08 Things are going so well for Argentine striker in France that he's already thinking about staying next season.
HUMAN RIGHTS ‘Eight very long years’ – France extradites alleged dictatorship torturer 21-12-2019 10:04 Mario Sandoval, a former police officer known as the ‘butcher’ of ESMA, lands on Argentine soil. He faces trial over the 1976 disappearance of student Hernán Abriata, but investigators believe he is linked to more than 500 cases of kidnapping, torture and murder during last military dictatorship.
HUMAN RIGHTS France extradites alleged dictatorship torturer Mario Sandoval to Buenos Aires 16-12-2019 07:44 Mario Sandoval was arrested Wednesday at his home near Paris, after French authorities gave the final go-ahead for his extradition, ending an eight-year legal battle.
Hernán Abriata case France arrest Argentine suspected of torture during military dictatorship 11-12-2019 17:27 French police said Wednesday they had arrested Mario Sandoval, a former police officer wanted for alleged involvement in the torture and disappearance of a student in 1976.
TRANSITION 2019 Alberto Fernández has ‘splendid’ talk with France's Macron 10-11-2019 07:57 Incoming leader has telephone conversation with French president Emmanuel Macron lasting almost an hour.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Coach Ledesma says he wants to finish what he started with the Pumas 10-10-2019 08:46 Mario Ledesma is contracted to Argentina until 2021 and feels he's only just beginning to make a mark. After four World Cups as a player and two as a coach, he wants to finish what he started.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Sánchez steals show as Pumas pummel USA in Japan 09-10-2019 08:56 Fly-half shows Argentina what they had been missing with a masterful first-half performance, as eliminated Pumas restored some pride with a 47-17 win against the United States.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Pumas must refocus against United States to earn third place in pool 07-10-2019 09:29 After two semi-finals and a quarter-final appearance in the last three Rugby World Cups, the Pumas will bid farewell to Japan in their last Pool C game against the United States in Kumagaya.
RUGBY WORLD CUP No room for sentiment against England for history-seeking Argentina 04-10-2019 07:00 Pumas coach Mario Ledesma defends his decision to sideline two of the biggest names in his squad, Nicolás Sánchez and Agustín Creevy, for their must-win World Cup clash with England.
Tour de Cine Francés French Film Festival returns to Argentina for a second year 01-10-2019 18:32 Starting on October 3, the Tour de Cine Francés festival arrives in the Argentine capital. The event promotes the spread of the Gallic country's culture in Latin America. Watch the programming and the trailers below. by Marcelo Parajó
RUGBY WORLD CUP The Pumas are a team of two halves so far at the Rugby World Cup 01-10-2019 09:46 Argentina have been a team of two halves so far at the Rugby World Cup, and coach Mario Ledesma does not like it.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Montoya the hat-trick hero as Pumas beat Tonga at Rugby World Cup 28-09-2019 11:08 Hooker Julián Montoya scores first-half hat-trick as Pumas revive bid for a place in Rugby World Cup quarter-final.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Pumas have to deliver against Tonga in must-win game 26-09-2019 12:29 Fly-half Benjamín Urdapilleta handed his first Test start in six years as Argentina make four changes for their Rugby World Cup game against Tonga on Saturday.
OBITUARY Former French president Jacques Chirac Chirac dies at 86 26-09-2019 09:16 No cause of death given for late two-term French president, who was the first leader to acknowledge his country's role in the Holocaust and defiantly opposed the US invasion of Iraq in 2003.
CLIMATE CHANGE Young climate activists file UN complaint against Argentina, four other nations 23-09-2019 17:33 Complaint by 16 young climate activists, led by Greta Thunberg, accuses Argentina, Brazil, France, Germany and Turkey of failing to uphold their obligations under the Convention on the Rights of the Child, signed 30 years ago.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Pumas coach Ledesma sorry for 'small nation' jibe at referee 23-09-2019 14:34 Ledesma launched a broadside at Australia match official Angus Gardner after loss to Frnance, complaining his side was being refereed like a "small nation" – comments that drew fire even in the local media.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Pumas 'bitter' after last-ditch Rugby World Cup penalty miss 22-09-2019 08:05 Argentina almost overturned a 17-point half-time deficit in the crunch Pool C clash in Tokyo, only for Emiliano Boffelli to fluff a late penalty
RUGBY WORLD CUP Argentina lose out to France in Rugby World Cup opener 21-09-2019 08:16 Albiceleste's Rugby World Cup campaign begins with a setback, after a 23-21 defeat to France in Tokyo, in the early hours of Saturday morning.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Argentina gear up for first Rugby World Cup test against France 20-09-2019 13:29 Ledesma turns to mercurial Stade Francais fly-half Nicolás Sánchez to pull the strings for Los Pumas in opening World Cup Pool C match against France in early hours of Saturday morning.
RUGBY WORLD CUP 'Rugby-mania': Praise for Japan as World Cup excitement grows 18-09-2019 07:30 World Rugby said 96 percent of tickets had been sold and that the curtain-raiser between Japan and Russia could set a tournament record for viewing figures in a single country.
RUGBY WORLD CUP Aerial battle key to France clash, says Pumas fly-half Sánchez 17-09-2019 09:13 Nicolás Sánchez gives his views on Argentina's chances ahead of the kick-off of the 2019 Rugby World Cup.
BASKETBALL WORLD CUP Argentina see off France, set up date with Spain in Basketball World Cup final 13-09-2019 12:39 Argentina are one win away from their first Basketball World Cup title since 1950 after they brushed aside France 80-66 on Friday to set up a final with Spain.
RUGBY WORLD CUP 'You have to dream big' – Pumas fly out to Japan ahead of Rugby World Cup 09-09-2019 13:46 Argentina head to the Rugby World Cup relying heavily on the tried and tested, with their squad made up almost entirely of the Jaguares side that reached the final of the southern hemisphere's Super Rugby tournament.