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Nokia’s French branch has announced to its employees on Friday its intention to cut up to 427 jobs, several union sources told AFP. The company’s management had presented on Wednesday to members of the Social and Economic Committee (CSE) a proposal for a collective mutual termination agreement. According to employee representatives,......

Germany’s Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer held a joint phone call with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday, emphasizing their determination to safeguard “Europe’s and Ukraine’s long-term vital interests,” according to a statement released......

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy revealed on Friday that he will publish a new book titled The Journal of a Prisoner on December 10, under the Fayard publishing house, now controlled by businessman Vincent Bolloré. The announcement was made through a message posted on platform X. In a short excerpt released online, Sarkozy reflects......

Twenty-eight years after her tragic passing, Princess Diana symbolically returns to Paris, the city where her destiny was sealed. This week, the Musée Grévin unveiled a new wax figure of "Lady Di," dressed in the iconic black revenge dress. The legendary outfit, emblematic of feminine empowerment and graceful defiance,......

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed his willingness to engage in discussions with Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune, provided certain conditions are met. The announcement comes as relations between Paris and Algiers remain strained over several contentious issues, including France's endorsement of Morocco’s Autonomy......

Morocco’s U-17 national team is set to clash with Brazil in the quarterfinals of the FIFA U-17 World Cup on Friday at Pitch Seven in Doha. Kick-off is scheduled for 16:45 GMT+1. This marks a historic opportunity for Morocco, aiming to advance to the semifinals for the first time in the tournament’s history, while Brazil looks to......

The Representative Council of French Jewish Institutions (CRIF) announced on Wednesday the death of Jacqueline Keller, who led the organization from 1981 to 1996. She passed away on Tuesday at the age of 97, the institution said in a statement expressing “deep sadness”. Keller, described as an honorary director of CRIF, left a......

French-Algerian writer Boualem Sansal has returned to France following his release from an Algerian prison, a week after being pardoned by the Algerian government. The 81-year-old novelist briefly stayed in Germany after his release last Wednesday before making his way back to France, according to his support committee. The International......

The global rise in breast cancer cases has amplified the urgency for innovative early detection methods. Among these breakthroughs, the "Smart Bra," a connected bra equipped with advanced technology, is emerging as a game-changer, combining comfort, accessibility, and precision in screening. A fusion of health and smart textiles The......

With just a month remaining before the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2025 kicks off on December 21, the Moroccan National Tourism Office (ONMT) has launched a strategic promotional campaign to position Morocco as a leading football destination. The initiative, unveiled on Tuesday, seeks to harness the nation’s passion for football as......

A four-year-old girl's lifeless body was discovered on November 17 in Montrottier, a small commune approximately 30 kilometers from Lyon. The investigation is in its early stages, with authorities confirming that the girl may have died from suffocation, although this has yet to be officially verified. Following the incident, the mother......

The consumption of antibiotics in France has seen a significant increase in 2024, placing the country second in Europe for antibiotic use. According to Santé Publique France, there was a rise of 5.4% in daily doses per 1,000 inhabitants, alongside a 4.8% increase in prescriptions. This alarming trend comes despite ongoing efforts to......

Morocco participated as an observer in the Cernia 2025 international search and rescue exercise held in the Balearic Islands, underscoring its growing involvement in regional security cooperation alongside NATO allies. The large-scale simulation tested emergency coordination mechanisms between air and maritime agencies across different countries. According......