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Woman robbed at gunpoint in central Paris, losses estimated at €100,000

A woman was assaulted and robbed at gunpoint inside her apartment in central Paris on Saturday afternoon, with the estimated losses reaching around 100,000 euros, according to police sources. The incident occurred shortly after 2:00 p.m. in the 8th arrondissement, near Boulevard Haussmann. The victim......

Macron visits the UAE to celebrate Christmas with French troops

French President Emmanuel Macron began an official visit to the United Arab Emirates on Sunday, where he is spending Christmas with French troops stationed in the Gulf country. The trip also aims to strengthen strategic cooperation between Paris and Abu Dhabi, particularly in security and defense matters. Upon......

Air France flight from Paris to Ajaccio diverted to Lyon after technical issue

An Air France flight traveling from Paris to Ajaccio was forced to make an emergency diversion to Lyon on Saturday afternoon due to a technical issue reported during the journey. The incident caused concern among passengers but resulted in no injuries. The Airbus A320 had departed from Paris Orly and......

Putin says he is ready for dialogue with Macron, Kremlin spokesman says

Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to engage in dialogue with French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a statement made by Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov. The remarks come amid renewed diplomatic discussions surrounding the ongoing war in Ukraine. Speaking to Russian media, Peskov said......

Police fatally shoot knife-wielding man in Ajaccio, Corsica

French police officers fatally shot a man armed with a knife on Saturday morning in the city of Ajaccio, on the Mediterranean island of Corsica, following a tense intervention in a public area. According to official sources, the man was moving through the streets while holding a knife and behaving in......

French farm unions plan new mobilizations after dissatisfaction with government response

Several French agricultural unions have announced plans for renewed mobilizations in January after expressing disappointment with the government’s response to their demands. A letter sent by Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu outlining measures to address the crisis has been described by union......

Police shooting in Toulon leaves passenger critically injured

A serious incident involving law enforcement occurred on Wednesday evening in the western part of Toulon, southern France. During a routine traffic stop, police officers attempted to stop a vehicle following a reported traffic violation. The driver refused to comply and tried to flee the scene. According......

Deadly explosion in the Ain: third victim found in Trévoux

A third victim has been confirmed following a deadly explosion that struck a residential building in Trévoux, in the Ain department, eastern France. Emergency services announced on Wednesday morning that the body of a woman was recovered from the rubble on Tuesday evening. The explosion occurred......

French development agency cuts back funding in Africa In 2025

The French Development Agency (AFD) significantly reduced its financial commitments in Africa in 2025, scaling back its interventions on the continent by nearly one third, according to statements made by its management this week. Despite maintaining an overall investment volume comparable to the previous......

French Prime Minister calls emergency meeting amid growing agricultural anger

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has called a high-level meeting at Matignon on Tuesday morning to address rising tensions within the agricultural sector. The meeting brings together several cabinet ministers and regional prefects to assess the situation and coordinate the government’s......

Royal Air Maroc announces 10 new direct routes to Europe, Africa, and the Americas in 2026

Royal Air Maroc (RAM) is set to expand its international network significantly in 2026, reinforcing Casablanca's status as a major global aviation hub. The airline will launch ten new direct routes connecting Morocco to key destinations across Europe, Africa, and the Americas, according to an official......

New US-Ukraine talks open in Berlin after reported progress

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and American negotiators resumed high-level talks in Berlin on Monday, following several hours of discussions the previous day that both sides described as constructive. The meetings come as Kyiv seeks firm support from Washington for a ceasefire that would not......

Senegal suspends extraditions to France amid diplomatic tensions

Dakar, Senegal – Senegal has announced the suspension of all extraditions to France, accusing Paris of failing to cooperate on previous extradition requests. The decision was confirmed by Senegalese Justice Minister Yassine Fall during a parliamentary session on Thursday. The move comes as France......

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