McDonald’s France hit by data leak affecting loyalty accounts

McDonald’s France has confirmed it recently experienced a data security incident involving its customer loyalty program, leading to unauthorized use of reward points from several accounts. According to the company, cyber attackers were able to exploit weaknesses that allowed them to access loyalty accounts and use accumulated points......

Parliament approves expansion of electoral roll in New Caledonia ahead of provincial elections

France’s Parliament has approved an urgent reform expanding the electoral roll for New Caledonia’s upcoming provincial elections, just weeks before a crucial vote in the Pacific territory. The measure was passed after strong backing in both houses of Parliament, with a decisive vote in the National Assembly. The government-supported......

Cows can recognize human faces and voices, study finds

Cattle are capable of distinguishing familiar humans from strangers using both sight and hearing, according to a study published on May 20 in the journal PLOS One. Researchers found that cows do not merely differentiate known faces from unfamiliar ones. They can also match a caregiver's voice to that person's face, a cognitive ability......

Airbus defence launches major new campus in Greater Paris region

European aerospace giant Airbus has officially launched the construction of a new major defense and digital technology campus in the Greater Paris region, marking a significant investment in France’s strategic industrial capabilities. The future “Campus Grand Paris,” located in Montigny-le-Bretonneux in the Île-de-France......

French economic activity records sharpest decline in more than five years

Economic activity in France experienced its steepest decline in more than five years during May, according to the latest PMI Flash index published by S&P Global. The data points to a significant slowdown in the country’s private sector amid rising inflation and growing economic uncertainty. The composite PMI index, which measures......

Morocco and France sign agreement to strengthen fight against terrorism financing

Morocco and France have signed a new cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening the fight against money laundering and terrorism financing during an international conference held in Paris. The agreement was concluded between Morocco’s National Financial Intelligence Authority and the French financial intelligence agency Tracfin. According......

Verdun court fines organizer of memorial mass for Pétain over Holocaust denial remarks

A court in the eastern French city of Verdun has fined an 85-year-old man 5,000 euros for publicly disputing crimes against humanity linked to the Holocaust during remarks made after a controversial memorial mass honoring Philippe Pétain. The defendant, Jacques Boncompain, president of an association dedicated to defending Pétain’s......

Ubisoft flags further losses after record annual hit

French video game publisher Ubisoft Entertainment has warned investors of another difficult year ahead, following a record financial loss that highlights ongoing challenges in the global gaming industry. The company reported a significant operating loss for the 2025–2026 fiscal year, marking one of its weakest performances in recent......

Two French children found alone by roadside in Portugal

Two young children of French nationality, aged 3 and 5, were found alone on Tuesday evening along a road connecting Alcácer do Sal to the Comporta coastal area in southern Portugal. The discovery prompted an immediate investigation by the authorities. According to the National Republican Guard (Portugal), the children were taken into......

Pressure mounts on Patrick Bruel as concerts are cancelled and new complaints emerge

The career of French singer and actor Patrick Bruel is facing increasing pressure following a series of concert cancellations, public calls for him to step back from performing, and the emergence of new legal complaints. In Canada, several scheduled performances were cancelled by event organizers, who cited difficulties linked to the current......

France and Morocco prepare historic state visit of HM King Mohammed VI

Diplomatic relations between France and Morocco are entering a new phase as both governments prepare a long-anticipated state visit by His Majesty King Mohammed VI. The announcement followed talks in Rabat between Morocco’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Nasser Bourita, and his French counterpart, Jean-Noël Barrot. While no official......

UN and France praise Morocco’s role in peacekeeping diplomacy in Rabat

Rabat hosted the 2nd Ministerial Conference on peacekeeping in a Francophone environment, where Morocco’s role in international stabilization efforts received recognition from both France and the United Nations. The discussions highlighted the evolving challenges facing peace operations and the need for stronger cooperation to address......

France appoints Philippe Lalliot as new ambassador to Morocco

The French government has officially appointed Philippe Lalliot as the new ambassador of France to Morocco, replacing Christophe Lecourtier, who recently assumed leadership of the French Development Agency (AFD). The appointment was confirmed through a presidential decree published in France’s Official Journal on May 15. The decision......

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