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Melons sold at Lidl and Aldi recalled over pesticide levels

French food safety authorities have issued a recall for several batches of melons sold in major supermarket chains Lidl and Aldi after tests revealed excessive pesticide residues. The alert comes at a time when fresh fruit consumption is rising due to high summer temperatures across the country. According......

Police search for suspect after woman assaulted in park in northern France

French authorities have launched an intensive investigation after a 21-year-old woman was assaulted in a public park in Montmagny, a town in the Val-d’Oise department north of Paris. According to investigators, the incident occurred during the early morning while the woman was walking her dog......

Toulouse: 33 years old man fatally stabbed by suspect “in a state of apparent drunkenness”

A 33 years old man was fatally stabbed in Toulouse, southwestern France, following an altercation involving a suspect reportedly in a state of apparent drunkenness, according to the public prosecutor’s office on Saturday. Authorities confirmed that the victim, who had previously been convicted......

Haute-Savoie: a gendarme killed and two others injured in road accident on the sidelines of the G7 in Évian

A French gendarme has been killed and two others injured in a road accident in Haute-Savoie, southeastern France, while they were deployed as part of security operations linked to the upcoming G7 summit in Évian, according to security sources cited on Saturday. The accident occurred on a departmental......

Heatwaves in Île-de-France affect public transport usage, study finds

A recent study has shown that heatwaves significantly influence public transport usage in the Île-de-France region, with rising temperatures leading to measurable changes in commuter behavior across buses, trains, and regional rail services. Conducted with the participation of the Institut Paris......

Patrick Bruel faces two new rape and attempted rape complaints in ongoing investigation

French singer and actor Patrick Bruel has been the subject of two new legal complaints alleging rape and attempted rape, further expanding an already extensive judicial investigation involving multiple accusations spanning several years. According to legal sources, the new complaints were filed on June......

France’s top prosecutor warns of “Systemic Crisis” in justice system after high-profile case

France’s highest-ranking prosecutor has warned that the country’s justice system is facing a “systemic crisis” that goes far beyond issues of staffing and resources, following public debate triggered by a recent high-profile criminal case. In an interview published in the French......

Thomas de Crépol case: Prosecutors seek trial for 11 suspects over homicide

French prosecutors have requested that 11 individuals stand trial in connection with the death of Thomas, a teenager who was fatally injured during a village dance event in Crépol, in southeastern France, in November 2023. The request was submitted by the Valence prosecutor's office to the......

France detects 40 new synthetic drugs between 2024 and 2025

French authorities have identified 40 new synthetic drugs between 2024 and 2025, including 26 discovered during 2025 alone, highlighting the rapid evolution of the illicit drug market and the growing challenges faced by public health and law enforcement agencies. The findings come from France’s......

History exhibition opens in Montpellier celebrating Morocco heritage and diversity

The traveling exhibition on Morocco’s history has opened in Montpellier, presenting a curated journey through the country’s dynasties, rulers, and cultural evolution. The initiative aims to make Moroccan heritage accessible to international audiences through an educational and visual narrative......

Marhaba 2026 operation launches June 10 across Morocco Europe

The Mohammed V Foundation for Solidarity will launch the 2026 edition of the Marhaba operation on June 10. The initiative is designed to support Moroccans living abroad during their summer travel between host countries and the Kingdom. It focuses on assistance at key transit points and border routes......

Tétouan screening highlights Fatna El Bouih rights struggle documentary

The documentary screening held in Tétouan brought attention to the life and activism of Fatna El Bouih, a key figure in Morocco’s human rights movement. The event took place at a French cultural institute and gathered academics, activists, and members of the public to discuss the country’s......

Patrick Bruel police custody extended by 24 hours

French singer Patrick Bruel has had his police custody extended by an additional 24 hours, according to a statement from the public prosecutor’s office on Tuesday. The 67-year-old artist, known for his long career in French music and popular songs that marked several generations, is currently......

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