Russian teenager Mirra Andreeva wins French Open to claim first Grand Slam
Eighth-ranked Mirra Andreeva ended the run of 114th-ranked Polish qualifier Maja Chwalinska in 6-3, 6-2 win in final.
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French-Iranian Persepolis author Marjane Satrapi dies of ‘sadness’
Satrapi’s autobiographical novel was born from her experiences of Iran’s Islamic revolution and war with Iraq.
Ivory Coast beats France in World Cup warning to one of the favourites
Ivory Coast defeats France 2-1 in friendly ahead of the 2026 World Cup, as Manchester United’s Amad Diallo seals win.
History-making qualifier Chwalinska sets up Andreeva French Open final
Poland’s Maja Chwalinska beats Diana Shnaider to reach French Open final and makes history after qualifying run.
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Marjane Satrapi, the author of ‘Persepolis,’ dies at 56
Known for her graphic novel ‘Persepolis,’ Iranian-French artist and filmmaker Marjane Satrapi has died at the age of 56.
Published On 4 Jun 2026
Russia’s Andreeva beats Ukraine’s Kostyuk in no-handshake French Open semi
No handshake and no photo as Mirra Andreeva of Russia beats Marta Kostyuk of Ukraine to reach French Open final.
Who are the Golden Boot favourites at World Cup 2026?
There are a host of top players who could claim the coveted title of top goal scorer, including two from the same team.
Sabalenka ‘mentally off track’ as French Open exit made her want to ‘quit’
World number one Aryna Sabalenka let a two-set lead slip in a French Open quarterfinal defeat by Diana Shnaider.
Sabalenka the latest French Open shock exit as Shnaider wins quarterfinal
Tennis’s top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka knocked out of French Open in quarterfinal Roland-Garros defeat to Diana Shnaider.
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Why is France so invested in the future of Lebanon?
Analysts say France is hoping to reassert its diminishing influence in the region.
‘Milestone’: Macron opens Paris monument honouring Rwanda genocide victims
President Macron, acknowledging France’s ‘responsibility’ in the genocide, calls memorial a reconciliation ‘milestone’.
