Macron calls for urgent UN meeting as tensions escalate between US, Israel and Iran

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the outbreak of open conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran carries serious consequences for international peace and security, calling for urgent diplomatic action to contain the crisis. In a public statement, the French head of state said that all necessary measures are being......

Sky ECC: suspects arrested in Morocco amid major narcotics investigation

Authorities in Morocco have arrested suspects in connection with a large-scale international investigation into drug trafficking facilitated through the encrypted messaging platform Sky ECC. The operation, led by Belgian authorities with cooperation from France, the Netherlands, and Balkan countries, stems from efforts launched in 2021 targeting......

Floods: 270 new requests for natural disaster status announced by Laurent Nunez

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez announced that nearly 270 additional communes in western France have requested recognition as areas affected by a natural disaster following recent flooding events. The requests will be reviewed on 3 and 10 March during an interministerial commission. The floods, which affected 16 departments, come after......

Mercosur deal sparks tensions as Macron criticizes European Commission move

French President Emmanuel Macron has sharply criticized the European Commission’s decision to provisionally apply the European Union’s trade agreement with Mercosur countries, describing the move as both “a bad surprise” for France and “a bad way” to treat the European Parliament. The reaction came after......

Europe invests €45 billion in wind power as policy uncertainty clouds growth

Europe channelled €45 billion into wind energy projects in 2025, installing 19.1 gigawatts of new capacity despite industry warnings that planned EU policy reforms could weaken investor confidence. According to WindEurope’s annual report, total installed capacity reached 304 gigawatts, up from about 285 gigawatts the year before.......

Germany expands military powers to tackle rising drone threats

Germany’s parliament has approved new legislation granting the military wider authority to combat drone incursions, an escalating concern linked by officials to Russian hybrid interference across Europe. The Bundestag voted Thursday to amend the Aviation Security Act, enabling the Bundeswehr to use electronic jamming systems or direct......

Mediawan shareholders’ hearing canceled as Xavier Niel misses parliamentary inquiry

The scheduled hearing of Xavier Niel, Matthieu Pigasse, and Jérôme Nommé, major shareholders of Mediawan, before France’s parliamentary commission investigating public broadcasting, was canceled Thursday afternoon due to Niel’s last-minute absence. Jérémie Patrier-Leitus, president of the inquiry......

Puma pins hopes on $260 Hyrox sneaker amid deeper corporate losses

Puma SE has introduced a high-end $260 training shoe designed for the rapidly growing Hyrox fitness segment, betting on new performance categories to offset heavy financial setbacks. The German sportswear brand unveiled its Deviate Nitro Elite Hyrox model on February 19, coinciding with the release of its 2025 earnings, which showed a net......

Louvre chief quits after jewel heist and mounting museum scandals

Laurence des Cars, the first woman to lead the Louvre Museum, has stepped down less than five months after a spectacular crown jewel robbery exposed serious security lapses at the world’s most visited museum. French President Emmanuel Macron accepted her resignation, describing it as an act of responsibility at a time when the institution......

Seven tonnes of cannabis case in Paris: former anti-drug chief and detained informant face justice

Eleven years after the record seizure of more than seven tonnes of cannabis in Paris, a former senior anti-drug police official and his key informant are set to face trial in a case that has raised major questions about policing methods and controlled deliveries in drug investigations. The trial, scheduled to take place in Bordeaux, involves......

Psg fans show support for Achraf Hakimi at Parc des Princes

Supporters of Paris Saint-Germain publicly expressed their backing for Achraf Hakimi on Wednesday evening at the Parc des Princes during a European match against AS Monaco. The show of support came shortly after news emerged that the Moroccan defender had been referred to court in an ongoing judicial case dating back......

Women entrepreneurs spearhead local equality drive in Villejuif

Female entrepreneurship is gaining renewed momentum in Villejuif, where a structured network of business owners is positioning itself as a lever for economic inclusion at the local level. On March 14, the Salle de la Géothermie will host “Oser entreprendre au féminin,” an initiative aligned with International Women’s......

Ray Dalio warns investors as global order enters era of instability

Investor and Bridgewater Associates founder Ray Dalio has warned that the global financial and political system has entered a period of “great disorder,” marking the end of the post-World War II world order. In recent essays and public appearances, Dalio said current global tensions and rising national debts are signals that the......

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