Wednesday 25 March 2026 - 09:45
Wednesday 25 March 2026 - 07:30
A major cybersecurity breach in France has exposed the personal data of approximately 774,000 students and former students, according to the National Center for University and School Services (Cnous). The compromised information originated from a government platform used to schedule appointments for student services, including housing assistance,......
Cloudflare sharply increased its use of geo blocking in late 2025, restricting access to 2,791 domains in the second half of the year, according to its latest transparency report. The figure marks a nearly ninefold rise compared with the 308 domains blocked during the same period in 2024, reflecting growing regulatory pressure on internet......
The Bank of France has reported a significant one-off financial gain of around $15 billion following the modernization of its gold reserves. The increase in value was largely driven by strong global gold prices and a strategic upgrade of its holdings. Over the past years, the central bank has gradually replaced older or non-standard gold......
U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio is set to travel to France this Friday to participate in a meeting of G7 foreign ministers, where discussions will focus on rising tensions linked to the conflict involving Iran. The gathering marks Rubio’s first international trip since the escalation that followed joint military actions by the United......
French prosecutors have requested an 18-years prison sentence for Tariq Ramadan in a high-profile trial held in Paris. The case, conducted behind closed doors, concerns allegations involving three women and has drawn significant public attention. According to judicial sources, the prosecution also called for an arrest warrant due to the defendant’s......
Economic activity across the eurozone slowed sharply in March, with private sector growth nearly stalling as rising energy costs and supply disruptions linked to the Middle East conflict weighed on demand and business confidence. Preliminary data from S and P Global showed the HCOB eurozone composite PMI fell to 50.5 in March from 51.9 in......
Russia’s central bank has reduced its gold holdings to the lowest level in four years after selling roughly 500,000 troy ounces in early 2026, as mounting fiscal pressure and declining energy revenues weigh on the country’s finances. Data released by the Bank of Russia shows reserves fell to 74.3 million troy ounces as of March......
Air France has announced an extension of the suspension of its flights to and from Dubai and Riyadh until March 31, and to and from Tel Aviv and Beirut until April 4. The airline cited security concerns at these destinations and the closure of certain airspaces as the main reasons for the continued suspension. Passengers affected by the......
At least eight individuals were arrested on Monday morning by the Marseille judicial police in connection with the murder of Mehdi Kessaci, a 20-year-old man shot while sitting in his car outside a pharmacy in the city's 4th arrondissement. The arrests come more than four months after Kessaci, brother of anti-drug activist Amine Kessaci,......
A 19-years-old candidate has brought an end to a 43-year political era in the southern French town of Roquefort-les-Pins, marking a significant shift in local leadership. Ewan Corinaldesi narrowly defeated longtime mayor Michel Rossi, winning by just 39 votes in a closely contested municipal election. Corinaldesi secured just over half of......
French businessman Vincent Bolloré is set to testify on Tuesday, March 24, before the parliamentary commission investigating public broadcasting. The hearing, scheduled at 3:30 PM, will focus on his role as a major shareholder in Banijay, a leading production company working closely with France Télévisions. The commission’s......
A global digital campaign titled “Like a Woman” has been launched to highlight and promote women’s leadership, coinciding with International Women’s Day 2026. Led by United Nations General Assembly President Annalena Baerbock, the initiative aims to reshape long-standing stereotypes and position women’s leadership......
French food giant Danone has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Huel, a British company known for its high-protein powders, ready-to-drink meals, and snacks. While the purchase price was not disclosed, the deal represents a strategic move for Danone to expand its footprint in the growing functional nutrition sector. The acquisition......
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GITEX Africa: The New Frontiers Of African Innovation
Monday 06 - 13:04
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Les Impériales Week 2026: Under the Theme “Daba or Never”
Tuesday 31 March 2026 - 10:03
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Iran under the lens
Tuesday 13 January 2026 - 08:30
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AFCON 2025: Morocco at the heart of African football
Friday 19 December 2025 - 11:16
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Walaw at the Heart of the Mawazine Festival – Rhythms of the World 2025
Saturday 21 June 2025 - 15:48
