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Bordeaux prosecutor opens investigation into infant death linked to baby formula

The Bordeaux prosecutor’s office announced on Thursday the opening of a criminal investigation into the death of an infant who had consumed baby formula produced by Nestlé. The announcement follows recent health authorities’ investigations into the case. According to Renaud Gaudeul, the public prosecutor in Bordeaux, the......

Dijon school fire confirmed as retaliation linked to anti-drug operations

The arson attack that partially destroyed a middle school in Dijon in December has been confirmed as a deliberate act of retaliation connected to anti-drug operations carried out in the area, according to the local prosecutor. Speaking on Thursday, prosecutor Olivier Caracotch stated that the fire was intentionally set following what he described......

Betharram school site to close, says catholic education official

The site hosting the Betharram educational institution is expected to close by the coming summer, according to a senior representative of Catholic education authorities in France. Speaking on French radio, Pierre-Vincent Guéret, president of the National Federation of Management Bodies for Catholic Education (Fnogec), confirmed that......

Libyan army chief of staff’s plane did not explode midair, report says

The private aircraft carrying Libya’s chief of staff, which crashed near the Turkish capital Ankara in late December, did not explode while in flight, according to a preliminary investigation cited by Turkey’s state news agency. Initial findings released by the Ankara prosecutor’s office indicate that the Falcon 50 aircraft......

Livret A sees first net outflow in a decade as savers turn elsewhere

For the first time in ten years, France’s popular Livret A savings account saw more withdrawals than deposits in 2025, according to data from the Caisse des Dépôts. Net outflows totaled €2.12 billion, marking a significant shift for the long-favored savings vehicle. The Livret A, a low-risk and highly liquid investment,......

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......

Gironde: 88-year-old man found dead at home, suspects in custody

An 88-year-old man was found dead at his home in Branne, Gironde, on Tuesday, authorities reported. Preliminary findings suggest that a third party may have been involved in the death. Following the discovery, a 38-year-old man was arrested and placed in police custody on suspicion of murder. His partner was also detained for allegedly failing......

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......

Mercosur Agreement: European parliament refers case to EU court of justice

The European Parliament has voted to refer the Mercosur trade agreement to the Court of Justice of the European Union, seeking a legal assessment of its compatibility with EU law. The motion was adopted by a narrow margin, reflecting deep divisions among lawmakers over the future of the controversial deal. The agreement, negotiated between......

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......

France confirms participation in 2026 World Cup amid boycott calls

France has confirmed it will participate in the 2026 FIFA World Cup, despite calls from some politicians and activists to boycott the tournament. The competition, co-hosted by the United States, Canada, and Mexico, has sparked debate due to U.S. President Donald Trump’s international policies. Minister of Sports Marina Ferrari stated......

France calls for Nato exercise in Greenland and signals readiness to take part

France has called for the organization of a Nato military exercise in Greenland and said it is ready to contribute, according to a statement from the French presidency. The announcement comes amid renewed remarks by former US president Donald Trump expressing interest in taking control of the autonomous Danish territory. The Élysée......

Global leaders clash over trade, tariffs and technology at Davos

World leaders, top policymakers and corporate executives convened in Davos, Switzerland, for the 56th annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, held under the banner of promoting dialogue at a moment of deepening geopolitical rifts and economic uncertainty. Over the course of the week, nearly 3,000 participants from more than 130 countries......

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