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Algerian authorities have requested a ten-year prison sentence in the appeal case against French journalist Christophe Gleizes, who has been detained since late June. Gleizes was initially sentenced to seven years for “apology of terrorism” and is being tried before the Court of Appeal in Tizi Ouzou. During the hearing, Gleizes......

Olympique de Marseille is hoping to retain Moroccan defender Nayef Aguerd until mid-December so he can take part in the highly anticipated Ligue 1 match against AS Monaco, according to sporting director Mehdi Benatia. Speaking to French outlet RMC Sport on Tuesday evening, Benatia said he was “confident” that the club would be......

Maylis Daubon, accused of poisoning her two daughters—one fatally—has been on trial since late November at the Mont-de-Marsan criminal court in southwestern France. Prosecutors allege that she administered high doses of medication to her children, causing the death of her eldest daughter, Enea, in November 2019, and attempted to......

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) has shared encouraging updates on the recovery of Achraf Hakimi, who suffered an ankle injury on November 4. The club published new footage on its social media platforms showing the Moroccan international actively participating in indoor training sessions. In the video, Hakimi can be seen performing muscle strengthening......

French President Emmanuel Macron will begin a three-day state visit to China on Wednesday, aiming to deepen economic cooperation and encourage Beijing to play a constructive role in efforts to achieve a ceasefire in Russia’s ongoing war in Ukraine. According to the French presidency, Macron intends to promote a framework of “fair,......

An international colloquium titled "Languages and knowledge: Between linguistic dominance and cognitive diversity" took place on November 27–28, 2025, at the Faculty of Letters and Human Sciences, Sultan Moulay Slimane University, in Beni Mellal, Morocco. The event gathered 57 participants from Morocco, France, Belgium, Tunisia,......

French President Emmanuel Macron wrapped up a five-day tour of Mauritius, South Africa, Gabon, and Angola, reiterating his long-standing promise that France is "turning the page" in its relations with Africa. However, analysts note that the reality on the ground is far more complex. French influence in the Sahel has waned following......

French President Emmanuel Macron is preparing for his fourth state visit to China this week, a trip aimed at reinforcing political and economic cooperation at a time of heightened global uncertainty. Beijing confirmed on Monday that the three-day visit will begin Wednesday at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. According to China’s......

Two French citizens were extradited from Morocco and placed under formal investigation in Toulouse on Friday, authorities confirmed, as part of a crackdown on an organized drug trafficking network operating between Spain and France. Both suspects were also placed in pre-trial detention. The suspects, aged 27......

Moroccan pop star Saad Lamjarred, known for his international hits, is appearing once again before the French justice system. He is set to face the assize court of Var in Draguignan on Monday for rape allegations dating back to August 26, 2018, which could carry a sentence of up to 15 years in prison. The case involves......

A nine-year-old boy died early Sunday after accidentally shooting himself with a rifle he found in a home near Bourges, according to police sources. The incident occurred on Saturday morning in the town of Saint-Doulchard, where the child's parents were helping a friend move. According to initial information, the child discovered a loaded......

A 25-year-old Moroccan man has been sentenced to one year in prison, including eight months without parole, for directing anti-Semitic insults at a Jewish family and a rabbi in Béziers, southern France, prosecutors announced Sunday. The incident occurred in July when a 66-year-old man, along with his family and the attending rabbi,......

The Franco-German Parliamentary Assembly has called for continued collaboration on the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), emphasizing the need for Europe to develop and procure advanced military technologies jointly. The appeal comes ahead of a joint meeting scheduled for Monday, despite ongoing disagreements over project management. Chancellor......