Christophe Leribault expected to lead the Louvre as leadership reshuffle unfolds

France’s cultural sector is preparing for a major leadership transition as Christophe Leribault, current president of the Château de Versailles, is widely expected to become the next head of the Louvre Museum. The appointment is expected to be reviewed during the weekly Council of Ministers meeting, following the resignation of......

Luis Enrique responds as Achraf Hakimi faces trial

Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique declined to comment extensively on the legal case involving defender Achraf Hakimi, stating briefly that the matter is “in the hands of the justice system.” Speaking at a press conference ahead of PSG’s Champions League playoff match against Monaco, the Spanish manager limited his response......

French end-of-life bill vote delayed at national assembly

The vote on France’s proposed end-of-life legislation has been postponed at the Assemblée nationale, as lawmakers continue reviewing hundreds of amendments to the bill. Assembly President Yaël Braun-Pivet announced that the final vote, initially expected this week, would likely take place the following day. Speaking on national......

UGGC Avocats promotes Rim Tazi to partner in Casablanca

UGGC Avocats has elevated business lawyer Rim Tazi to partner at its Casablanca office, reinforcing the firm’s footprint in Morocco and across African markets. The appointment forms part of the continued expansion of UGGC Africa, the division coordinating the firm’s activities on the continent. Tazi, who joined the firm in 2007......

France summons U.S. ambassador over comments on student death

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced that U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner will be summoned following controversial remarks from the Trump administration regarding the death of Quentin Deranque, a young nationalist student. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated on Sunday that the embassy’s comments on the......

Archaeological excavations reveal 7,000 years of civilization beneath normandy fields

Archaeologists have uncovered traces of 7,000 years of human occupation beneath farmland in northwestern France, shedding new light on prehistoric settlement and trade in Normandy. The discoveries were made in Ecouche-les-Vallees, a quiet rural commune in the department of Orne, where fields of flax conceal significant archaeological remains.......

Trump raises global tariffs to 15% after Supreme Court setback

U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he is increasing newly introduced global tariffs from 10% to 15%, with immediate effect, following a major ruling by the Supreme Court of the United States that curtailed parts of his trade policy. In a statement published on his social media platform, Trump said the revised tariff level reflects......

European powers link Ukraine peace to firm security guarantees

Defence ministers from five of Europe’s leading military powers have warned that any eventual peace agreement in Ukraine must be underpinned by binding security commitments, insisting that a simple halt in fighting would leave the country exposed to renewed Russian attack. Meeting in Krakow on 20 February, the E5 group of Britain, France,......

Eight Hezbollah members killed in Israeli strikes in Lebanon

Eight members of Hezbollah were killed in Israeli airstrikes in eastern Lebanon on Friday, according to a statement from the movement. The Lebanese Ministry of Health reported that ten people died in strikes in the Bekaa Valley, while two others were killed in the Ain el-Héloué Palestinian camp. The Israeli military said its......

Spain calls EU commissioner’s attendance at Trump Board of Peace meeting a mistake

Spain has condemned the European Commission for sending one of its members to the launch meeting of President Donald Trump’s Board of Peace in Washington, calling the move a political mistake that contradicts the European Union’s stated principles on the Middle East. Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares said it “pained”......

Macron urges calm ahead of marches for slain far-right activist

French President Emmanuel Macron called for restraint and public order ahead of planned marches this Saturday in memory of far-right activist Quentin Deranque, who was killed last week in an altercation that shocked the nation. Speaking at the inauguration of the 62nd International Agricultural Show in Paris, Macron emphasized that “no......

Flood alerts remain at highest level in western France over the weekend

Several departments in western France remain under severe flood warnings as authorities extend red alerts through the weekend. The departments of Loire-Atlantique, Charente-Maritime, and Maine-et-Loire continue to face the highest level of vigilance due to rising river levels and persistent flooding risks. In addition, nine other western......

France’s Urssaf recovers €1.5 billion from undeclared work in 2025

France’s social security collection agency, Urssaf, announced that it recovered over €1.5 billion in 2025 by combating undeclared work. The initiative targets workers who do not report income, depriving both themselves and the public system of social contributions. Undeclared work represents more than half of social security fraud,......

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