February 2026 ranks among hottest on record as storms hit western Europe

February 2026 was the fifth warmest February ever recorded worldwide, with global temperatures approaching the critical threshold set by the Paris climate agreement, according to the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service. The global average surface air temperature last month reached 13.26 °C, about 0.53 °C above......

Macron pledges support for Cyprus amid security tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke from Paphos, Cyprus, alongside Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis and Cypriot President Nikos Christodoulides, addressing regional security concerns following recent Iranian missile strikes. The attacks hit the British base at Akrotiri on March 1, prompting calls for stronger defense measures. Macron......

Sarkozy ordered to serve prison sentence in Bygmalion case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been ordered to serve a six-month prison sentence in the Bygmalion case, according to sources close to the matter. The sentence, which can be served under a semi-liberty arrangement, was not allowed to be merged with his other final sentence in the Bismuth case. The Paris criminal court made the......

Morocco shines on France Télévisions with new music travel show

Morocco is set to gain major international exposure through a new television program produced with the support of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT). The musical travel show “Voyage Voyage, les stars chantent au Maroc” will return in 2026 with a renewed and immersive format designed to highlight the country’s cultural......

Screen overuse raises alarms over child brain development

Heavy screen exposure in early childhood is drawing increasing scrutiny from doctors, researchers and educators across several countries. What was once treated as a question of parenting habits is now being examined as a public health issue with neurological, educational and social consequences. A growing body of research from the United States,......

Gisèle Pelicot and her daughter join Women’s rights March in Paris

On the occasion of International Women's Day, prominent women’s rights advocate Gisèle Pelicot marched alongside her daughter Caroline Darian during a major demonstration for gender equality in Paris on Sunday. The two women walked together at the front of the procession, receiving warm applause from the crowd gathered in......

French state secures "Golden Share" in LMB Aerospace after U.S. acquisition

The French government has acquired a preferential "golden share" in the defense company LMB Aerospace following its sale to an American firm, according to a decree published in the Official Journal on Sunday. This move gives France a veto right over decisions that could affect its strategic interests. The decree from the Ministry......

French septuagenarian couple assaulted and held hostage at home

Authorities in Gorgue have launched a witness appeal after a couple in their seventies was assaulted and held hostage in their home by two intruders. The incident occurred on Thursday afternoon between 1 p.m. and 3 p.m., according to the local gendarmerie. The two unidentified individuals reportedly broke into the residence on Rue du Général......

Pro Russian disinformation exploits turmoil around the Epstein case

The release of millions of U.S. justice documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein has triggered political fallout, resignations and renewed scrutiny of public figures mentioned in the files. At the same time, the case has fueled coordinated disinformation campaigns online, including operations attributed to pro Russian networks that used the scandal......

Copytop marks 50 years with nationwide two month campaign

French printing and communication services company Copytop is marking its 50th anniversary with a two month national campaign aimed at thanking customers and highlighting the value of local service in an increasingly digital marketplace. Founded in 1976, the independent company has continued to grow despite the widespread shift toward digital......

How AI is quietly transforming everyday chemistry labs

In chemistry, artificial intelligence is increasingly used as a practical tool to sift through huge troves of experimental and simulation data, predict the properties of thousands of candidate molecules or materials in one shot, and point chemists toward the few that are worth testing in the lab. François‑Xavier Coudert, a CNRS theoretical......

French quantum startup Pasqal raises €340 million and targets dual Paris–Nasdaq listing

French quantum computing startup Pasqal has announced a major financing package of 340 million euros alongside a merger with a listed shell company, paving the way for a dual stock market listing in Paris and on the Nasdaq at a pre‑money valuation of 2 billion dollars. Half of the new funds, or 170 million euros, comes in the form of new......

Middle East Airlines updates weekend flight schedule amid ongoing regional conflict

Middle East Airlines (MEA), Lebanon’s national carrier, has released an updated flight schedule for the weekend as tensions continue to escalate in the Middle East. The announcement comes roughly a week after the outbreak of a new phase of hostilities in the region. Despite the volatile security situation, Lebanon’s main aviation......

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