Sunday 19 - 09:45
The United States Department of Justice has reportedly declined to assist French authorities in an investigation involving the social media platform X, owned by Elon Musk. The decision highlights growing complexities in cross-border legal cooperation in the digital age. According to reports, the request for assistance followed investigative......
Efforts to resolve a dispute surrounding Europe’s next-generation fighter jet program have failed to produce an agreement, adding uncertainty to one of the continent’s most ambitious defense projects. The disagreement involves companies participating in the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), a joint initiative led by France, Germany,......
A French soldier deployed in southern Lebanon as part of a United Nations peacekeeping mission has been killed, according to an official statement by Emmanuel Macron. The incident has heightened concerns about security conditions in the region and the risks faced by international forces on the ground. The soldier was serving within the United......
Recent data shows a continuing decline in alcohol consumption in France, confirming a long-term social shift toward more moderate drinking habits. According to a survey conducted among a representative sample of the French population, a significant share of citizens report either very low or no alcohol intake, while only a small minority exceed......
France’s technology ecosystem has gained a new unicorn as Morpho, a decentralized finance (DeFi) startup, reaches a valuation of over $1 billion, highlighting the continued growth of the cryptocurrency sector. Morpho specializes in blockchain-based lending and borrowing, offering a platform that connects lenders and borrowers directly......
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron held a phone call on Thursday to address the escalating crisis in West Asia, focusing on the urgent need to restore freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The strategic waterway, critical for global energy supplies, has been largely closed to international shipping......
Service station employees at TotalEnergies have gone on strike across France to protest rising fuel prices and demand higher wages, according to union representatives. The industrial action comes as workers argue that they are struggling to cope with increased living costs linked to higher fuel prices. The CGT trade union, which represents......
A proposed bill aimed at reducing the duration of unemployment benefits in cases of “rupture conventionnelle” (conventional termination) has been rejected in its first reading by the French National Assembly, marking a setback for the government. The legislative proposal was designed to implement an agreement reached between social......
French actor Gérard Depardieu has withdrawn all legal proceedings he had initiated against public broadcaster France Télévisions, in a case linked to a controversial investigative report aired on the program Complément d’enquête. The announcement was made at the start of a hearing at the Paris criminal......
French President Emmanuel Macron has raised concerns over the stability of a recently announced ceasefire between Lebanon and Israel, warning that ongoing military operations could undermine the agreement. The truce, described as a ten-day ceasefire, was announced by Donald Trump as part of efforts to reduce tensions in the region. However,......
The French rail giant Alstom saw its shares tumble sharply on the Paris stock exchange, dropping by more than 30% shortly after trading opened on Friday. The dramatic decline followed the company’s announcement of revised financial targets, largely driven by ongoing delivery delays affecting its rail equipment projects. Within the first......
German toy manufacturer Playmobil is preparing to open its first factory outlet store in France, marking a new step in its retail expansion strategy. The store will be located near the city of Troyes, within a shopping outlet known for attracting bargain-seeking customers. The new retail space, covering around 150 square meters, will offer......
French President Emmanuel Macron has called on teenagers to reduce their screen time and reconnect with reading and offline activities. Speaking to high school students, he encouraged them to “switch off” their phones and proposed the introduction of one “no screens day” per month. Macron’s remarks come amid......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
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Iran under the lens
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
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