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Former French culture minister Jack Lang has publicly defended his integrity after his name appeared in newly released documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, firmly rejecting calls to resign from his role as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris. Lang, who has led the institution since 2013, acknowledged past contacts with......
Mohamed Ahed Bensouda, a pioneering Moroccan director whose socially conscious films tackled taboo subjects and earned international recognition, passed away on February 3, 2026, at the age of 56. His death prompted widespread mourning across Moroccan media, with tributes highlighting his bold approach to filmmaking and commitment to addressing......
Seven French customs officers, including two former senior officials, have been referred to the Paris Correctional Court on charges of drug trafficking and/or complicity, following operations that involved irregularities such as the resale of cocaine through an informant, according to sources close to the case. The indictment, dated late......
The OCP Group has announced a strategic partnership with French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI, aimed at accelerating the digital transformation of its operations through advanced AI technologies. The agreement was signed in Paris as part of OCP’s Bionic program, led by its business unit Rock Solutions Strategic. Through......
Authorities in Marseille discovered a partially burned body near a hardware store in the Saint-Loup district during the night from Sunday to Monday. The marins-pompiers (firefighters) were initially responding to a blaze involving trash and brush when they made the grim discovery. Police have launched an investigation. Preliminary reports......
A Jewish primary school in Paris’ 20th arrondissement was vandalized during the night of January 31. Authorities reported multiple damages, including broken windows and the removal of a religious plaque identifying the school. According to police sources, three windows were shattered and a security camera was torn off. Nearby, officers......
Cities worldwide kick off celebrations for the Year of the Fire Horse as Lunar New Year 2026 begins officially on January 28, with festivities spanning Southeast Asia, Europe, and North America over the coming weeks. The Fire Horse, last seen in 1966, returns after 60 years, promising astrologers a time of transformation, ambition, and momentum.......
The French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle departed its Toulon base on January 27, 2026, heading to the North Atlantic for a major multinational military exercise. European leaders seek a united front against recent US pressures over Greenland. The deployment coincides with a diplomatic push by President Emmanuel Macron.......
The Galeries Lafayette group has announced the completion of the sale of the building that houses the iconic BHV department store, located on Rue de Rivoli in central Paris. The transaction marks a significant step in the group’s real estate strategy, although the identity of the buyer was not disclosed in the official statement. According......
France has stated that military intervention in Iran is not its favored course of action, despite growing international concern over the violent repression of protests that have shaken the country in recent weeks. Speaking during a political interview on Sunday, France’s junior minister for the armed forces emphasized that Paris supports......
Algeria has summoned the French chargé d’affaires in Algiers following the broadcast of a television program on France 2 that addressed the ongoing diplomatic crisis between the two countries. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the move was intended to formally protest the content of the program. In an official statement,......
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......
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......
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