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Two French nationals who had been missing at sea for several days were found alive Thursday evening off the coast of Assilah in northern Morocco after an extensive multinational search operation. Moroccan rescue authorities said the men were spotted and rescued by a merchant vessel navigating through the search zone. Authorities coordinated......
Marrakech’s prime residential property market has recorded strong growth since 2023, driven by rising demand from international buyers, younger professionals, and Moroccan expatriates seeking second homes and lifestyle investments. The city, long associated with retirees and seasonal visitors, is now attracting a broader mix of affluent......
Armenia held its first large-scale military parade in a decade on May 28, displaying newly acquired foreign weapons systems in central Yerevan as the country accelerates efforts to reduce its long-standing military dependence on Russia. The demonstration took place just days before crucial parliamentary elections and reflected the government’s......
French energy giant TotalEnergies made significant crude oil purchases in the Middle East after its trading teams observed unusual military activity in the Gulf region earlier this year, according to the company’s chief executive. CEO Patrick Pouyanné stated in an interview that traders within the company noticed an increase......
As anticipation builds for the upcoming FIFA World Cup, customs authorities in France have intercepted a large shipment of counterfeit football jerseys, highlighting the growing scale of illicit sports merchandise trafficking ahead of major international tournaments. French customs officers seized approximately 2,300 fake official jerseys......
The two sailors were traveling aboard a catamaran named Stella, which was being transferred from Martinique in the French Caribbean to a European port, reportedly either Barcelona or Marseille. Moroccan rescue services received an emergency alert early Sunday morning after the vessel encountered difficulties near the Strait of Gibraltar. Authorities......
The French National Assembly has unanimously approved a bill aimed at formally abolishing the “Black Code” and other colonial-era laws that regulated slavery in French territories during the 17th and 18th centuries. Although these texts lost their legal effect after the abolition of slavery in 1848, they had never been officially......
In Paris, the French artificial intelligence company Mistral AI has responded to recent criticism regarding the use of artificial intelligence in military contexts. The company’s leadership addressed concerns raised by the Pope about the ethical implications of deploying AI in warfare. While acknowledging the importance of peace and......
French tyre manufacturer Michelin is considering a voluntary workforce reduction plan in France that could lead to the elimination of up to 1,500 jobs over the next three years, according to the company. The proposal is part of a broader effort to adapt the company’s operations to changing market conditions and improve long-term competitiveness......
France is set to begin reimbursing weight-loss medications for severely obese patients starting in mid-June, according to Health Minister Stéphanie Rist. The decision marks a significant step in the country’s public health strategy to address rising obesity rates and improve access to modern treatments. The reimbursement program......
In Paris, judicial authorities have launched an investigation into suspected foreign interference targeting candidates in recent local elections. The inquiry focuses on allegations that several mayoral contenders may have been subjected to coordinated online smear campaigns aimed at influencing voter perception. According to preliminary information......
Cyrille Bolloré, chief executive of the Bolloré Group, has publicly opposed a proposed $64 billion takeover bid for Universal Music Group, urging the company’s leadership to reject the offer put forward by investor Bill Ackman and his fund Pershing Square. Speaking at the company’s annual shareholders’ meeting,......
Tobacco consumption and legal sales continue to fall in France, according to recent data from the French Observatory for Drugs and Addictive Trends (OFDT), reflecting a long-term decline in smoking across the population. In 2025, cigarette and tobacco sales through licensed tobacconists dropped by 8.2% compared with the previous year. Overall......
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