Zelensky to meet Macron in Paris for talks on Ukraine war and sanctions

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Friday for high-level discussions focused on the ongoing war in Ukraine and international efforts to increase pressure on Russia. According to the French presidency, the meeting will address several strategic issues, including measures aimed......

Stranded in Sri Lanka, French tourists consider private flight home amid Middle East conflict

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East is causing widespread disruptions for travelers around the world, affecting not only those living in conflict zones but also tourists passing through affected airspaces. A woman from Montpellier, France, has been stranded in Sri Lanka for nine days after her return flight scheduled for March 2 was canceled......

G7 Countries release strategic oil reserves ahead of leaders’ meeting

Several G7 nations have announced the release of strategic oil reserves in response to rising energy prices, ahead of a scheduled leaders’ meeting. Japan and Germany took the initiative to ease market pressures caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict, signaling coordinated action among the world’s largest economies. Japanese......

Women still carry the hidden burden of family health

In 2026, one of the clearest signs of persistent inequality inside the home is not always visible in household budgets or chore charts. It appears in doctors’ appointments, treatment schedules, vaccination reminders, specialist visits and the constant monitoring of relatives’ health needs. A recent survey found that 92% of women......

Morocco joins global push to expand civil nuclear energy

Morocco has joined an international coalition aimed at expanding the financing and development of civil nuclear energy projects as part of the global effort to accelerate decarbonization. The announcement was made during a nuclear energy summit held in Paris, where participating countries reaffirmed the role of nuclear power in achieving long-term......

European gas prices fall sharply as Trump signals Iran war may end soon

European natural gas prices dropped sharply after a surge triggered by the conflict involving the United States, Israel, and Iran, as traders reacted to comments from U.S. President Donald Trump suggesting the war could end in the near future. The benchmark Dutch TTF gas price, the main reference for European gas markets, had nearly doubled......

Scientists directly date prehistoric cave paintings at Font-de-Gaume in France

Scientists have directly dated prehistoric cave paintings at the Font-de-Gaume site in southwestern France for the first time, determining that a bison figure was created between 13,461 and 13,162 years ago. The findings, published on March 9 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, challenge long standing assumptions about......

Renault unveils Bridger concept, a global SUV designed with India in mind

The French automotive group Renault has revealed a new concept vehicle called the Bridger, a compact SUV designed with a global ambition but strongly inspired by the needs of the Indian market. The unveiling took place during a presentation outlining the company’s medium-term strategy for the coming years. The concept forms part of......

Dassault Aviation unveils Falcon 10X long-range business jet

Dassault Aviation has introduced its newest long-range business jet, the Dassault Falcon 10X, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategy to compete in the high-end private aviation market. The aircraft was officially presented at the manufacturer’s facility in Mérignac, near Bordeaux in France. The unveiling......

French economic growth remains steady as Middle East tensions raise uncertainty

France’s economy appears to be maintaining moderate growth in early 2026, although rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating new uncertainties for the economic outlook, according to the country’s central bank. In its latest assessment, Banque de France indicated that economic activity in the euro zone’s......

BYD studies Formula 1 entry to boost global electric vehicle brand

BYD Co., the world’s largest electric vehicle manufacturer, is exploring potential entry into top tier international motorsport, including Formula 1 and the FIA World Endurance Championship, as part of a strategy to strengthen its global brand presence, according to Bloomberg. The Shenzhen based company is assessing several pathways......

G7 weighs oil reserve release as Iran war sends markets swinging

Oil markets swung sharply Monday after crude prices climbed above $100 per barrel for the first time since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022, while G7 governments debated whether to release strategic petroleum reserves to counter disruptions caused by the war involving the United States, Israel and Iran and the effective closure of......

Middle East conflict and rising oil prices weigh on Transavia operations

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the recent surge in global oil prices are significantly affecting the operations of Transavia, the low-cost airline belonging to the Air France-KLM group. Company executives say the situation is creating both operational and financial challenges for the airline. Transavia currently operates several......

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