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Algeria summons French chargé d’affaires after France 2 broadcast

Algeria has summoned the French chargé d’affaires in Algiers following the broadcast of a television program on France 2 that addressed the ongoing diplomatic crisis between the two countries. The Algerian Ministry of Foreign Affairs said the move was intended to formally protest the content of the program. In an official statement,......

Suspected Russian “shadow fleet” tanker seized near Marseille

A tanker suspected of being linked to Russia’s so-called “shadow fleet” has been intercepted by French authorities and placed at the disposal of the French judiciary near the southern port city of Marseille. The vessel, named Grinch, was escorted by the French Navy and anchored in the Gulf of Fos, according to maritime authorities. The......

Thomas Coville and crew set new absolute round-the-world sailing record

French skipper Thomas Coville and his six-member crew have set a new absolute record for a nonstop sailing circumnavigation of the globe, completing the journey off the coast of Brest in record time. Sailing aboard the maxi-trimaran Sodebo Ultim 3, the team finished the round-the-world voyage in 40 days, 10 hours, and 45 minutes. The achievement......

Continuous rain expected in Brittany, flood risks rise

Brittany, in northwestern France, is facing persistent rainfall that shows no signs of stopping, raising the risk of local flooding. The region’s soil, already saturated from weeks of continuous rain, is struggling to absorb additional precipitation, meteorologists warn. “The issue is not just the rainfall itself, but the hydrological......

Emmanuel Macron pushes for a ban on social media for children under 15

French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed strong support for a proposal to ban access to social media platforms for children under the age of 15, with the aim of implementing the measure as early as the next school year. The initiative reflects growing concerns in France about the impact of digital platforms on young people’s mental......

French national hunters federation hit by cyberattack targeting license holders’ data

The French National Hunters Federation (FNC) has confirmed that it was the target of a cyberattack this week affecting part of its digital infrastructure, specifically the online platform used for hunting license validation. In a statement released on Friday, the federation explained that the intrusion was detected early on January 20, allowing......

Iraqi prime minister urges Macron to repatriate European ISIS fighters

Iraqi Prime Minister Mohammed Shia al-Soudani has pressed French President Emmanuel Macron to ensure European nations take back their citizens held as Islamic State fighters. This call comes amid a major U.S.-led operation transferring thousands of prisoners from northeastern Syria to Iraq, prompted by deteriorating security conditions. In......

Regional train hits fallen tree during storm ingrid, injuring several passengers

A regional train traveling between Brest and Quimper was struck by a fallen tree during Storm Ingrid on Friday evening, leaving several passengers injured and causing major disruption to rail traffic in western France. The train, carrying around 200 passengers, collided with a large tree that had fallen onto the tracks amid violent weather......

Diesel prices in France up by 10 cents since start of year

Diesel fuel prices in France have risen by about ten cents per liter since the beginning of the year, according to calculations based on official data. This increase reflects a continuing upward trend at the pump, with diesel now averaging around €1.67 per liter. At the same time, prices for gasoline grades have also climbed, though to......

Air France suspends flights to Dubai as KLM halts routes to the Middle East

Air France announced on Friday that it has temporarily suspended its flights to Dubai due to the current geopolitical situation in the Middle East. The French airline said it is closely monitoring developments in the region to ensure the safety of its operations. As a result of the decision, two Paris–Dubai flights were canceled on......

European far-right leaders distance from Trump over Greenland

Former ideological allies in Europe's populist and far-right parties are publicly breaking ranks with U.S. President Donald Trump amid his aggressive push to acquire Greenland. Leaders in Germany, France, and the United Kingdom now label his approach "unacceptable," "Wild West tactics," and "hostile act,"......

France seizes Russian oil tanker in Mediterranean, says Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron announced that the French Navy intercepted a Russian oil tanker in the Mediterranean on Thursday. The vessel, suspected of being part of the so-called “ghost fleet” that funds Russia’s war against Ukraine, was allegedly flying a false flag and is subject to international sanctions. The operation......

Bordeaux prosecutor opens investigation into infant death linked to baby formula

The Bordeaux prosecutor’s office announced on Thursday the opening of a criminal investigation into the death of an infant who had consumed baby formula produced by Nestlé. The announcement follows recent health authorities’ investigations into the case. According to Renaud Gaudeul, the public prosecutor in Bordeaux, the......

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