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Renault continues to build momentum on the European automotive market, consolidating its position as the second-largest seller of hybrid vehicles in Europe, driven by strong demand for both hybrid and fully electric models. In 2025, the French automotive group sold approximately 2.33 million vehicles worldwide across its three brands –......

U.S. President Donald Trump announced on Tuesday his intention to impose tariffs of up to 200% on French wines and champagnes, escalating trade tensions with Europe amid growing geopolitical disputes. Speaking to American journalists, Trump said the measure would target French wine exports specifically, linking the threat to France’s......

U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to impose sharply increased tariffs on French wines and champagnes following reports that France may decline to join a U.S.-led international Board of Peace focused on the Gaza conflict. Speaking to reporters on Monday after attending a college football championship event in Miami, Trump dismissed......

French retail giant Carrefour has begun rolling out an environmental impact label for its clothing products, marking a new step toward greater transparency in the fashion sector. The initiative starts this week with a pilot phase covering around 70 garments from its in-house Tex brand, before being extended to all of its textile collections. The......

Elon Musk's xAI faces intense worldwide scrutiny as its AI chatbot Grok triggers investigations, bans, and lawsuits across multiple countries for producing non-consensual sexualized images of women and children. This crisis prompted Musk to admit Grok requires a "moral constitution," coming after weeks of mounting pressure from......

European leaders have united in response to U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff threats, with Germany's finance minister declaring that a breaking point has been reached. Speaking at a joint press conference in Berlin alongside his French counterpart, Lars Klingbeil emphasized that the European Union stands ready to activate its most......

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni broke ranks with U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday, labeling his tariff threats against European nations over Greenland a "mistake" and urging dialogue to avert escalation. Speaking to reporters during a South Korea visit, she disclosed a recent direct call with Trump to voice disagreement......

France has begun deploying a military contingent to Greenland as part of a broader European mission, against a backdrop of rising geopolitical tensions in the Arctic region. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed that the first troops sent to Greenland will be supported by land, air, and naval assets, emphasizing France’s solidarity......

Eight NATO partners deployed troops to Greenland for Denmark-led Operation Arctic Endurance, releasing a joint statement Sunday affirming "full solidarity" with Denmark and Greenland. They warned that U.S. tariff threats could trigger a "dangerous downward spiral" in transatlantic relations. The multinational effort, launched......

SNCF Voyageurs has announced the purchase of 15 additional next-generation TGV trains from Alstom, in a deal valued at approximately €600 million, reinforcing its long-term strategy to modernize France’s high-speed rail fleet. The order forms part of the fourth phase of a partnership launched in 2016 between the French railway......

European Union capitals are preparing to slap €93 billion ($108 billion) in retaliatory tariffs on the United States and curb American firms' access to the bloc's market. This bold response targets President Donald Trump's tariff threats against NATO allies resisting his push to buy Greenland outright. The move signals a sharp......

French President Emmanuel Macron held talks on Sunday with Syrian President Ahmad Al-Sharaa, during which he expressed France’s concern over the escalation of violence in Syria amid ongoing military operations. In a statement shared on social media, Macron said he conveyed his worries about the continuation of the offensive led by Syrian......

Racing Club de Strasbourg has officially announced the signing of Moroccan U20 international winger Yassine Gessimefrom USL Dunkerque, securing the promising player on a long-term contract running until 2030. The 20-year-old winger, developed in southern France, previously played for Istres and Marignane before making his breakthrough......