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Morocco is set to experience substantial growth in its electric vehicle (EV) sector, driven by local production expansion and government incentives. Analysts from BMI, a FitchSolutions company, predict a sharp rise in EV adoption, supported by new models, competitive imports, and increasing investments from global automakers. EV sales on......

A 12-year-old boy was seriously injured after being shot in the early hours of Sunday morning, around 3 a.m., in Grenoble, according to police sources cited by Le Figaro. The incident occurred at a known drug-dealing point on Rue du Drac, in the western part of the city. Residents alerted the police after hearing gunshots and seeing a vehicle......

The French Football Federation (FFF) has lodged an official complaint with FIFA following a violent confrontation between French and Colombian players at the U17 World Cup in Qatar, the FFF confirmed on Saturday. The incident occurred on Friday after France’s 2–0 victory in the Round of 16, a match already marked by rising tension.......

Transavia has officially inaugurated its first flight connecting Amsterdam and Rabat, marking a significant milestone in the Dutch airline’s expansion into North Africa. The inaugural flight, which departed from Amsterdam's Schiphol Airport, was attended by Transavia CEO Marcel de Nooijer and Moroccan Ambassador Mohamed Basri, underscoring......

Morocco has emerged as one of the leading markets for renewable energy investment in the Arab region, according to a recent report by the Arab Investment and Export Credit Guarantee Corporation (Dhaman). The study, which spans the period from 2003 to 2024, highlights the country's consistent performance in attracting foreign direct investment......

The French national team has completed the essential task but still has one final effort to make. Already qualified for the 2026 World Cup, Les Bleus will take on Azerbaijan on Sunday evening in Baku. The match will be broadcast on TF1 and will also be available in live commentary on LeFigaro.fr. Kick-off is scheduled for 6 p.m. (Paris time),......

Morocco’s national football team held its final training session on Wednesday evening before traveling to Tangier, where they will compete in friendly matches against Mozambique and Uganda. The games are part of the team’s preparations for hosting the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The November FIFA international window has......

The NATO alliance has abandoned plans to procure six Boeing E-7 Wedgetail aircraft, marking the end of a two-year effort to replace its aging fleet of airborne warning and control system (AWACS) planes. This decision follows the United States' withdrawal from the program, as announced by the Dutch Ministry of Defence on Thursday. The move......

French President Emmanuel Macron will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on November 17 to reaffirm France's long-term support, according to the Élysée Palace. The two leaders are expected to discuss bilateral cooperation in the energy, economic, and defense sectors, as well as progress on security guarantees......

France booked its place at the 2026 FIFA World Cup after a convincing 4–0 victory over Ukraine on Thursday night at the Parc des Princes in Paris, during the fifth round of the European qualifiers (Group D). Dominant from start to finish, Didier Deschamps’ men sealed the win with a brace from captain Kylian Mbappé (55’......

Spanish authorities have successfully dismantled an international criminal network trafficking underage migrants from the Canary Islands to France, with key operational links in Morocco. The crackdown, part of "Operation Triton," has led to the arrest of 11 individuals across Spain, including nine in Lanzarote, one in Madrid, and......

A diamond brooch once belonging to Napoleon Bonaparte has sold for 3.5 million Swiss francs, equivalent to about $4.4 million, at a Sotheby’s auction in Geneva. The sale far exceeded its pre-sale estimate and reignited global fascination with Napoleonic treasures. The rare jewel is believed to have been lost during Napoleon’s retreat......

The long-running controversy surrounding the Angoulême International Comics Festival has reached a turning point. Following widespread calls for a boycott by authors and publishers, the FIBD Association, which owns the festival, announced a new selection process for future organizers — and confirmed that the current managing company,......