Roschdy Zem appointed jury president of the 52nd Deauville American Film Festival

French-Moroccan actor and filmmaker Roschdy Zem has been named president of the jury for the 52nd edition of the Deauville American Film Festival, set to take place in Normandy from September 4 to 13, organizers announced. At 60 years old, Zem takes over the role from Franco-Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, continuing a tradition of prominent......

French prosecutor calls for expanded review of child sexual abuse cases after Lyhanna case

A senior French prosecutor has called for a broader investigation into how cases of sexual violence against minors are handled, going beyond the scope initially requested by Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, following public concern triggered by the Lyhanna case. Marie-Suzanne Le Quéau, the prosecutor general at the Paris Court......

Turkey criticizes France-Cyprus defence agreement, citing international law concerns

Tensions in the Eastern Mediterranean have resurfaced following Turkey’s criticism of a newly signed defence cooperation agreement between France and Cyprus. The accord, aimed at strengthening military collaboration and regulating the presence of French forces on Cypriot territory, has sparked a strong reaction from Ankara. Turkish......

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 national drug monitoring system, which......

French baccalaureate exams debut in Dakhla with local center

The French School Odette du Puigaudeau has reached a significant milestone by hosting the French baccalaureate examinations at its Dakhla campus for the first time. The development marks a new stage in the expansion of French education in southern Morocco and allows students to complete one of the most important steps of their academic journey......

Peugeot launches E-208 GTi electric debut at Le Mans

Peugeot has revived its GTi badge with the E-208 GTi, an all-electric compact model unveiled in series form at Le Mans during the 24 Hours endurance race. The launch marks a clear return of the performance nameplate, now adapted to electric propulsion after years of absence from the lineup. The GTi badge carries strong heritage within Peugeot,......

Morocco plans Atlantic maritime control center to secure sea traffic

Morocco plans to establish a maritime navigation control center along the Atlantic corridor between Tarfaya and Laâyoune. The project aims to strengthen oversight of international shipping routes and improve maritime safety in the southern Atlantic zone, an area that sees heavy vessel traffic linking multiple continents. The future......

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 that spans centuries of political......

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 used by the diaspora. The reception system......

French Sports Minister gifts ‘Lucky Stones’ to Les Bleus ahead of 2026 World Cup

The French Minister of Sports has reportedly given the national football team, France national football team, symbolic “lucky stones” ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, in a gesture meant to boost morale and bring good fortune. During a visit to the national training centre in Clairefontaine, the minister expressed her support......

Bank of America upgrades STMicroelectronics on stronger earnings outlook

STMicroelectronics shares rose after Bank of America Securities upgraded the Franco-Italian semiconductor group from neutral to buy and raised its price target to 86 euros. The new valuation marks a record level among recent analyst forecasts and reflects renewed confidence in the company’s earnings recovery trajectory. The upgrade also......

Airbus turns toward Saab as European Fighter Jet project faces uncertainty

European aerospace group Airbus is increasingly considering Sweden’s Saab as a potential long-term partner, as uncertainty grows around the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), the flagship Franco-German-Spanish fighter jet programme. The FCAS project, designed to develop Europe’s next-generation combat aircraft, has faced growing......

Renault CEO urges EU to push Chinese carmakers to source more parts in Europe

The Chief Executive Officer of Renault has called on the European Union to encourage Chinese automakers operating in Europe to increase their sourcing of automotive components from within the region. Speaking at an industry event in Brussels, Renault CEO François Provost argued that Europe should negotiate a framework with China that......

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