Wednesday 20 - 07:45
The SMILE spacecraft, a joint mission between the European Space Agency and the Chinese Academy of Sciences, has successfully launched from the European spaceport in Kourou, French Guiana, marking the first flagship scientific collaboration between the two space institutions focused on Earth’s magnetosphere. The satellite lifted off......
Jean-Noël Barrot is expected to visit Morocco on Wednesday for high-level talks with Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser Bourita, as both countries continue to strengthen their diplomatic partnership. The visit comes several months after a state visit by French President Emmanuel Macron to Morocco, which marked a renewed phase in bilateral......
France is preparing for intense parliamentary debates as lawmakers examine a new emergency agriculture bill aimed at addressing long-standing challenges in the farming sector. The proposed legislation, discussed in the National Assembly, comes in response to recent tensions among farmers over income, environmental regulations, water access,......
France recorded nearly 16,500 placements of foreign nationals in administrative detention centers during 2025, according to a report published by several migrant support organizations. The annual study, produced by groups including France terre d'asile and La Cimade, highlighted growing concerns about the length of detention and the effectiveness......
Sweden announced plans to acquire four new naval frigates from the French defense company Naval Group in what officials describe as the country’s largest military investment in decades. The first frigate is expected to be delivered in 2030 as part of Sweden’s broader effort to strengthen its defense capabilities following growing......
Emmanuel Macron welcomed the new premier of Quebec, Christine Fréchette, to the Élysée Palace on Monday during her first official visit to France since taking office. The meeting focused on strengthening economic and technological cooperation between France and Quebec, particularly in strategic sectors such as artificial......
Fuel prices in France remain under close public attention as petrol prices continue to rise while diesel prices begin to decline slightly after recent peaks. According to official figures released this week, gasoline prices have reached their highest levels since mid-2022, increasing pressure on households and transport sectors across the......
European equity markets fell on Monday as rising geopolitical tensions in the Gulf and renewed inflation concerns weighed on investor sentiment, with energy prices remaining elevated due to the ongoing conflict between the United States and Iran. The downturn extended a broader global risk-off move, as investors reassessed interest rate expectations......
A criminal trial opened in Pau, in southwestern France, involving a 46-year-old French man accused of systematically exploiting, financially stripping, and allegedly confining an elderly woman in Morocco after entering into a civil partnership with her. The accused, who has been in pre-trial detention since 2023, is being tried for kidnapping,......
The final edition of the popular online charity event ZEvent is set to take place in Montpellier, France, marking a symbolic end to a decade-long digital fundraising marathon that has become one of the largest of its kind in Europe. Ahead of the main event scheduled from September 4 to 6, a special opening concert will be held on September......
French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has publicly reaffirmed his innocence after several sexual assault complaints were filed against him, including a recent accusation from television host Flavie Flament. The artist stated that he has “never forced” any woman into a sexual relationship and confirmed that he has no intention of......
The head of Canal+ has stated that the group will no longer collaborate with professionals from the film industry who signed a petition criticizing major shareholder Vincent Bolloré. The announcement was made by Canal+ executive chairman Maxime Saada during the Cannes Film Festival period in France. He said the decision followed his......
Heavy traffic disrupted roads across France on Sunday afternoon as travelers returned from the Ascension holiday weekend, with authorities reporting hundreds of kilometers of traffic jams nationwide. According to the national traffic monitoring service Bison Futé, congestion peaked at nearly 800 kilometers in the middle of the afternoon,......
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