HISTORICAL FACTS: 39 | History Defined

Trump heads to Versailles as Macron faces row over lavish reception

US President Donald Trump will be welcomed at the Château de Versailles on Wednesday evening for a grand reception with Emmanuel Macron, as France marks the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States in the place where the treaty of independence was signed.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 17

France grants reparations to children uprooted from Réunion Island

Paris has approved a law granting reparations to more than 2,000 children from Réunion Island who were sent to mainland France between 1962 and 1984 – acknowledging the state's responsibility for a policy that separated families, uprooted minors and left lasting trauma.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 17

Messi equals World Cup scoring record as Argentina beat Algeria

Lionel Messi scored a hat-trick as Argentina opened their 2026 World Cup campaign with a 3-0 victory over Algeria on Wednesday, moving level with Miroslav Klose as the tournament's all-time leading scorer.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 17

How state violence and intimidation continue to haunt Mozambique's opposition

More than 18 months after a disputed election triggered deadly unrest in Mozambique, pressure on political opponents continues to grow. Two members of Anamola, the party founded by former presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane, were shot dead in May, while rights defenders report killings, torture and arbitrary detention. This fourth instalment…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 16

EU lawmakers sign off on long-awaited US tariff deal

The European Parliament gave the green light on Tuesday to a tariff deal with the United States, in a bid to close a volatile chapter of transatlantic trade relations.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 16

2026 World Cup venues: Miami

Sixteen stadiums in Mexico, Canada and the United States will stage the games during the first 48-team World Cup. RFI looks at the venues to be used between 11 June and 19 July.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 16

France shuts down dozen Israeli stands at defence trade show

A dozen Israeli company stands were shut down Monday at a major international defence and security exhibition held outside Paris, sparking outrage from authorities in Israel.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 16

Tunisia football chiefs call in Renard to take charge of World Cup campaign

Hervé Renard took over the Tunisia national squad on Tuesday for the remainder of their World Cup campaign following the departure of head coach Sabri Lamouchi who was in charge when the team lost 5-1 to Sweden

Radio France Internationale · Jun 16

Over a billion children exposed to three or more climate hazards UN report shows

More than one billion children face at least three overlapping climate hazards, the UN childrens' agency Unicef has warned, while highlighting the disproportionate impact in some regions of the world.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 16

France powers ahead in AI development, with more funding, public service tools

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu announced on Tuesday a further investment of €655 million to accelerate the development of artificial intelligence as well as an AI programme for public service employees. France is keen to build strategic autonomy in the face of competition from China and the United States.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 16