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Air France suspends flights to Dubai as KLM halts routes to the Middle East

Air France announced on Friday that it has temporarily suspended its flights to Dubai due to the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The French airline said it is closely monitoring developments in the region to ensure the safety of its operations. As a result of the decision, two Paris–Dubai flights were canceled on......

EU, US, and Ukraine near post-war economic prosperity deal

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen revealed that the European Union, the United States, and Ukraine stand on the brink of sealing a unified Prosperity Framework to steer Ukraine's economic recovery after the war. This breakthrough emerged from an informal EU leaders' gathering in Brussels on January 22, 2026. Von der......

Ubisoft shares plunge over 30% following cancellation of six games

Shares of French video game giant Ubisoft plummeted more than 30% at the Paris stock market opening after the company announced the cancellation of six video game projects and the delay of seven others. The stock fell to €4.56 per share, reflecting a nearly 60% decline over the past year and bringing the company’s market value to......

French national on INTERPOL red notice arrested at Marrakech Airport

Marrakech-Ménara Airport was the scene of a major arrest on Tuesday when a 32-year-old French national was stopped at the border by Moroccan authorities. The man, found carrying a falsified passport, was wanted by INTERPOL on charges of kidnapping and unlawful detention linked to drug trafficking disputes in France. What initially......

Kurdish protests in France lead to 24 arrests and injured police officers

Several demonstrations organized by members of the Kurdish community in France have resulted in 24 arrests and injuries to more than 20 police officers, according to police sources. The protests were held in different cities to denounce the ongoing military operations against Kurdish fighters in northeastern Syria. In Paris, an undeclared......

Macron proposes Paris G7 meeting with possible Russian participation

French President Emmanuel Macron has privately suggested to US President Donald Trump the organization of a G7 meeting in Paris this Thursday, with the possibility of inviting Russia to take part in side discussions, according to confirmation from Macron’s entourage. The proposal, shared by Donald Trump on his social media platform......

Apartment collapse in Paris leaves 20 injured, one in critical condition

An apartment floor collapsed onto the one below during a late-night gathering in central Paris, injuring 20 people, including one person in serious condition, emergency services said on Sunday. The incident occurred shortly after midnight in a residential building on Rue Amelot, in the 11th arrondissement of the French capital. Around fifty......

Russia dismisses UK's Nightfall missile project for Ukraine

Russia has sharply criticized Britain's initiative to develop ground-launched ballistic missiles for Ukraine, labeling it a direct threat to ongoing peace efforts. Maria Zakharova, spokesperson for the Russian Foreign Ministry, stated that the Nightfall project represents no step toward resolution and reiterated Moscow's stance that......

Paris: Man dies in police custody, investigation launched

A man arrested in possession of cannabis resin in Paris died while in police custody, prompting authorities to open an investigation into the circumstances of his death. The incident occurred Wednesday evening in the 20th arrondissement. Police officers from the local territorial contact brigade reportedly spotted the man rolling a cannabis......

Trump blames Zelensky for blocking Ukraine peace deal

President Donald Trump has pinpointed Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as the key barrier to ending Russia's nearly four-year war in Ukraine. In an exclusive Oval Office interview with Reuters on January 14, Trump stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin stands ready to negotiate, while Kyiv shows reluctance. When pressed on......

Russia dismisses ceasefire talks without full Ukraine peace deal

Russia's Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov rejected the prospect of a ceasefire in Ukraine on Wednesday unless it precedes a comprehensive peace agreement, labeling such proposals "not serious." His remarks came as U.S. envoys prepare for potential new talks with President Vladimir Putin. Lavrov responded to a Bloomberg report that......

Trump envoys Witkoff and Kushner eye Putin meeting in Moscow

Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner, key envoys from President Donald Trump in Ukraine peace talks, are working to visit Moscow soon for a meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, sources familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The encounter could occur this month, though plans remain fluid amid over two weeks of unrest in Iran, where security......

Zelenskyy and Trump to meet in Davos on Ukraine security

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and U.S. President Donald Trump are set to meet next week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, where G7 leaders aim to secure Trump's personal backing for security guarantees to shield Ukraine following a potential ceasefire with Russia. Scheduled for Wednesday during the January 19-23......

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