News in brief
The French government has implemented a nighttime curfew on the Indian Ocean island of Mayotte following the devastation caused by Cyclone Chido. Effective from Tuesday evening, the curfew, running from 10:00 p.m. to 4:00 a.m. local time, aims to curb potential looting in the aftermath of the disaster.......
In a recent escalation in the Gulf of Aden, the United States military successfully repelled an attack launched by the Houthis, a Yemen-based armed group, while escorting three commercial vessels through the region. The incident marks another chapter in the ongoing conflict between US forces and the......
In a shocking incident on Monday morning, four individuals sustained injuries during a violent altercation involving an axe on the RER E train line near Paris. Reports from French media, citing police sources, indicate that the confrontation erupted among multiple participants, including minors, at approximately......
A recent shooting incident in Poitiers, a city in western France, has ignited a violent confrontation involving as many as 600 individuals, raising alarms about the escalating drug-related violence in the region. The chaos unfolded on Thursday night following a drive-by shooting at a local restaurant,......
France has approved the extradition of a Moroccan national, identified as Said A., to the Netherlands for his alleged involvement with the criminal organization Mocro Maffia. The suspect, who faces serious drug trafficking charges, has consented to the extradition, which is scheduled to occur within......
Hezbollah has confirmed that it targeted an Israeli naval base on Monday, following a deadly drone strike that resulted in the deaths of four Israeli soldiers. This incident marks the most lethal attack on Israel since the onset of the current conflict with Hezbollah. The militant group stated that......
The brutal murder of a young economics student, Philippine, in Paris has ignited a firestorm of controversy and political posturing, with the French right seizing the opportunity to advocate for stricter immigration policies. The 19-year-old's body was discovered in the Bois de Boulogne park, a stark......
Al Arabiya News Network, a prominent Middle Eastern media outlet, has announced a significant expansion of its operations, introducing a rich lineup of English-language programs on its "Al Arabiya News" platform. This strategic move, unveiled on September 17, 2024, aims to broaden the network's......
As dusk settled over the Boulogne quayside, French rescue teams efficiently packed up their equipment. Medical tents, stretchers, and security barriers were taken down, and the final ambulances departed, leaving just a few officials near the harbor wall. The somber scene served as a stark reminder of......
At least 12 people have lost their lives, and two others are missing after a boat carrying dozens of asylum seekers was "ripped open" in the Channel. The French interior minister, Gérald Darmanin, confirmed the incident, describing it as a "terrible shipwreck" off Cap Gris-Nez......
In a striking development that has sent ripples through the international community, Algeria has taken an unprecedented step in its ongoing dispute with France over the Sahara issue. The North African nation is now refusing to accept its own deported nationals from France, effectively weaponizing illegal......
In a significant development following recent acts of vandalism on French infrastructure, authorities have arrested a man described as an "ultra-left militant" near a railway site in northwestern France. The arrest, which occurred on Sunday, has drawn attention amidst ongoing investigations......
As the world's eyes turn to Paris for the Olympic Games, France faces an unexpected challenge. A series of coordinated arson attacks on the country's rail network has led to significant disruptions, casting a shadow over the opening weekend of the international sporting event. On Saturday, the......
