French National Assembly excludes AI copyright bill from parliamentary agenda

A legislative proposal aimed at addressing the use of copyrighted content by artificial intelligence systems will not be included in the upcoming parliamentary agenda of the French National Assembly, marking a setback for supporters of stronger protections for creators. The decision was taken during a conference of parliamentary group leaders,......

Police custody lifted for roommate after man found dead in Pontoise apartment

Authorities in France have lifted police custody for a man who was initially questioned after his 58-year-old roommate was found dead in their shared apartment in Pontoise, in the Val-d’Oise region. The victim was discovered on Saturday evening by emergency services, lying on the floor and showing multiple bruises on the face, chest,......

Macron praises Morocco education reforms during Nairobi economic summit

French President Emmanuel Macron publicly praised Morocco’s education system during the Africa Forward business forum in Nairobi, describing the country’s educational transformation as an exceptional model for the African continent. Speaking before more than 1,500 business leaders, investors, and public officials gathered to discuss......

French national exams cancelled in Lebanon and several Middle Eastern countries amid exceptional circumstances

The French Ministry of National Education has announced the cancellation of written and oral examinations for the “brevet” and the “baccalauréat” in several countries across the Middle East and Africa, including Lebanon, due to exceptional local conditions. The decision affects students enrolled in French-accredited......

Dembélé retains Ligue 1 player award after strong PSG season

Paris Saint-Germain forward Ousmane Dembélé won the UNFP award for best Ligue 1 player for the 2025-2026 season, extending his dominance in French football after claiming the same honor last year. The 28 year old attacker prevailed ahead of several high profile candidates including his PSG teammates Nuno Mendes and Vitinha, as......

African leaders call for fairer credit access at Nairobi summit

African leaders gathering in Kenya for the Africa Forward Summit called for major reforms to the global financial system in order to improve access to credit and encourage investment across the continent. The summit, held in Nairobi with the participation of more than 30 African heads of state and government leaders, brought together policymakers......

Libyan funding case deepened public distrust, French prosecutors say

French prosecutors argued during the appeal trial linked to the alleged Libyan financing of the 2007 presidential campaign of former president Nicolas Sarkozy that the case has weakened public confidence in democratic institutions and damaged social trust in France. The proceedings resumed before the appeals court in Paris,......

SoftBank’s Masayoshi Son considers up to $100 billion AI investment in France

SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son is reportedly considering a massive investment project in France focused on artificial intelligence infrastructure, with discussions involving potential spending of up to $100 billion. According to reports, the project under consideration would center on the development of advanced AI data centres designed......

French passenger evacuated from MV Hondius tests positive for Hantavirus, 22 contacts identified in France

A French passenger evacuated from the cruise ship MV Hondius has tested positive for hantavirus after being repatriated to France, according to health authorities. The announcement has triggered enhanced monitoring measures, with 22 close contacts now identified across the country. Health officials confirmed that the patient is part of a......

Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred faces new rape trial in France

Moroccan singer Saad Lamjarred appeared before a criminal court in southern France on Monday in connection with a rape case dating back to 2018 near Saint-Tropez. The trial is taking place in the city of Draguignan, where the artist is being tried over allegations made by a former bar employee who accused him of sexual assault following an......

CMA CGM strengthens strategic partnership with Kenya to boost maritime and logistics infrastructure

French shipping giant CMA CGM has signed a strategic partnership with the government of Kenya, marking a new step in its expansion across the African continent. The agreement was announced in Nairobi during the “Africa Forward” summit, in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Kenyan President William Ruto. The deal......

Femen activists disrupt Joan of Arc ceremony in Carcassonne

A commemorative ceremony honoring Joan of Arc in Carcassonne was disrupted on Sunday by activists from the feminist group Femen, according to local reports and video footage shared online. The event, organized by the newly elected mayor Christophe Barthès of the National Rally (RN), marked the national celebration of Joan of Arc and......

Uber Boat expands into leisure travel with new boat rental service in France

Uber is continuing its expansion beyond road transport with a new move into maritime leisure services. Starting in mid-June, the company will launch “Uber Boat” in France, a boat rental service with a skipper, directly accessible through its mobile application. Already active in ride-hailing and food delivery, the American company......

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