Starmer to propose joint European defense initiative at Munich conference

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer is set to use the Munich Security Conference this weekend to advocate for a new multinational defense initiative among Western allies aimed at coordinating joint weapons procurement and lowering the costs of rearmament, according to the Financial Times. Starmer is expected to outline the proposal in private......

Tesla retail sales in China plunge 45 percent to lowest level since 2022

Tesla is facing mounting pressure in its two largest overseas markets after January 2026 data showed sharp sales declines in both China and Europe, as the company appoints its fourth global sales chief in 18 months. In China, the world’s largest electric vehicle market, Tesla’s retail sales fell 45 percent year on year to 18,485......

Mother detained after frozen babies found in Haute-Saône

Authorities in Haute-Saône are investigating a shocking case after two babies were found frozen in a local village. The mother of the children has been placed in provisional detention and formally charged with murder of minors, according to Cédric Logelin, the prosecutor of Besançon. The discovery has raised alarm across......

Sonia Mabrouk resigns from Europe 1 amid media controversy

French journalist Sonia Mabrouk announced her resignation from the radio station Europe 1 on Friday, following her recent departure from CNews. The move comes amid controversy surrounding host Jean-Marc Morandini, who remained on air despite convictions related to the corruption of minors. In a statement, Mabrouk cited coherence with her......

France and Germany call for UN rapporteur to resign

France and Germany have urged the resignation of United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese following remarks she made during a forum in Qatar, intensifying diplomatic pressure over comments linked to Israel and the war in Gaza. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told the National Assembly on Wednesday that Paris “unequivocally......

TotalEnergies seeks clarity on scope of EU ban on Russian LNG

TotalEnergies is pressing French and European authorities for clarification on how the upcoming European Union ban on Russian liquefied natural gas will be enforced, after Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanné warned that a broad interpretation of the rules could prevent European companies from marketing Russian cargoes not only within the......

Ubisoft staff end three day strike over layoffs and office mandate

More than 1,200 Ubisoft employees in France and Italy have concluded a three day strike launched to protest job cuts, studio closures and a mandatory return to office policy that unions say is designed to pressure workers into resigning. The walkout began on February 10 and was organized by five French unions representing staff at the video......

Moroccan citizens rank second worldwide for French visas in 2025

Moroccan citizens were the second-largest recipients of French Schengen visas worldwide in 2025, the French Consul General in Rabat, Olivier Ramadour, announced. Over 300,000 visas were issued to Moroccans last year, marking a roughly 20% increase compared to 2024. This places Morocco just behind China and ahead of India in terms of visa......

Epstein document release triggers resignations across Europe

The publication of more than three million pages of documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein by the United States Department of Justice on January 30, 2026 has set off a political upheaval across Europe, leading to resignations, criminal investigations and public apologies from senior officials and members of royal families. The files detail sustained......

Morocco named 2025 Partner Destination of the Year by France’s SETO

Morocco has been awarded the title of Partner Destination of the Year 2025 by France’s Syndicat des Entreprises du Tour Operating (SETO), reinforcing the Kingdom’s standing as a leading travel destination for the French market. The distinction was presented in Paris to Achraf Fayda, Director General of the Moroccan National Tourist......

French tourist reported missing in northeastern Chad

A French tourist has been reported missing in northeastern Chad after failing to return from an excursion near the Guelta de Bachikele, a remote oasis in the Ennedi region, local authorities confirmed. According to regional officials, the man disappeared Wednesday evening while visiting the area during the International Festival of Saharan......

Storm Nils leaves one dead and 850,000 homes without power in France

Storm Nils swept across southern and southwestern France on Thursday, leaving one person dead and nearly 850,000 households without electricity, as violent winds, torrential rain and avalanche threats disrupted large parts of the country. A truck driver lost his life in the Landes department after a falling tree branch struck his vehicle......

CAC 40 surpasses 8 400 points for first time on strong corporate earnings

The benchmark French stock index, the CAC 40, crossed the 8 400-point milestone for the first time Thursday at the start of trading, propelled by a wave of mostly well-received corporate earnings reports. Shortly after the market opened, the index was trading 1.09 % higher at 8 403.94 points, exceeding its previous record of 8 396.72 points,......

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