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USMacron warns United States is drifting from allies and global rules- WorldChinese woman charged over €1.5m Paris museum gold theftPARIS, 21 October 2025- A Chinese woman has been formally charged in France over the Louvre Paris museum gold theft, in which six gold nuggets valued at about €1.5m (£1.3m; $1.75m) were stolen from the Museum of Natural History last month. French prosecutors said the suspect, who was born in…October 21, 2025
- South AfricaNathi Mthethwa’s remains arrive at OR Tambo AirportJOHANNESBURG, South Africa- The remains of former South African ambassador to France, Nathi Mthethwa, arrived at OR Tambo International Airport on Friday morning. His body was later transported to his family home in KwaZulu-Natal, where preparations are under way for his funeral. Mthethwa, aged…October 10, 2025
- South AfricaFamily confirms Mthethwa remains to return from FranceThe family of South Africa's ambassador to France says his remains will be repatriated once all formal processes have been completed. Ambassador Nkosinathi Emmanuel "Nathi" Mthethwa was found dead outside a Paris hotel Tuesday after falling from his 22nd-floor room where a secured window had been…October 2, 2025
- South AfricaSouth Africa ambassador to France Mthethwa dies in ParisSouth Africa's ambassador to France Nkosinathi Emmanuel "Nathi" Mthethwa has died in Paris, officials confirmed Tuesday, one day after the 58-year-old diplomat was reported missing. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation confirmed Mthethwa's death, with Minister Ronald Lamola…September 30, 2025
- WorldFrance, Others Move to Recognize Palestine as UN MeetsNEW YORK, USA- France and a growing number of countries have signalled plans to formally recognize a Palestinian state as world leaders gather in New York for the United Nations’ annual General Assembly. On Sunday, Britain, Canada, Australia and Portugal declared their recognition of Palestine…September 22, 2025
- CrimeFrench Tourist Dies After Fatal Dog Incident at OR Tambo AirportA French woman who allegedly threw her dog from a third-floor balcony at Johannesburg's OR Tambo International Airport has died at Thembisa Hospital on November 25, 2024, officials confirmed. The tourist had arrived in South Africa on November 6 while traveling from France to Brazil. Security…February 12, 2025
