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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......
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 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......
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 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......
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 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......
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......
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 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......
Four migrants escaped from the administrative detention centre of Paris-Vincennes Administrative Detention Centre during the night between Saturday and Sunday, according to French police sources. The incident occurred only a few weeks after another escape involving several detainees at the same facility, raising renewed concerns over security......
A tragic family incident in Meurthe-et-Moselle has left one child dead, another seriously injured, and a father deceased after a suspected murder-suicide, according to police sources. The events took place overnight between Saturday, May 9, and Sunday, May 10, in Blénod-lès-Pont-à-Mousson. Authorities say a 36-year-old......
An investigation has been opened after the discovery of a severely decomposed body near Grenoble in southeastern France, authorities confirmed on Sunday. The remains were found on Saturday around midday by hikers in the commune of Proveysieux, located in the Chartreuse Mountains. Due to the advanced state of decomposition, investigators were......
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