Transparency International warns of worrying democratic decline

Transparency International raised the alarm on Tuesday over a growing deterioration of democratic standards worldwide, warning that corruption is gaining ground even in long-established democracies. In its 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index, the Berlin-based organization reported the lowest global average......

France considers revising juvenile criminal responsibility amid rising youth crime

French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez sparked a debate on Monday regarding the so-called “excuse of minority,” a legal principle that limits prison sentences for minors compared to adults. Speaking on BFMTV, Nuñez criticized the provision, which reduces penalties for young......

Prince William begins three-day official visit to Saudi Arabia

Prince William, heir to the British throne, has arrived in Riyadh for a three-day official visit aimed at strengthening trade, energy, and investment ties between the United Kingdom and Saudi Arabia. His visit begins with a private meeting with Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and a tour of the historic......

Bellamy urges Morandini to resign during radio interview

French conservative politician François-Xavier Bellamy has publicly called on television host Jean-Marc Morandini to step down, delivering a blunt message during a live radio interview on Europe 1. Speaking on air alongside journalist Sonia Mabrouk, Bellamy directly addressed Morandini, urging......

Italy refuses to join Trump’s “Board of Peace” over constitutional limits

Italy has officially ruled out participation in US President Donald Trump’s controversial “Board of Peace,” citing constitutional constraints that prevent the country from joining an organization where decision-making is dominated by a single leader. Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani......

Jack Lang summoned to French Foreign Ministry over links to Jeffrey Epstein

French cultural figure Jack Lang, director of the Arab World Institute, is scheduled to meet with officials at the French Foreign Ministry on Sunday to discuss his past associations with American financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, according to statements from French Minister Jean-Noël......

Iranian news agency releases images of US bases amid Gulf tensions

An Iranian press agency has shared aerial photographs of American military installations in the Gulf region over two consecutive days this week, heightening concerns in France and spotlighting potential targets as confrontations between Washington and Tehran intensify. The images, released without accompanying......

Nestle expands baby formula recall in France amid toxin concerns

Nestle has announced an expansion of its baby formula recall in France, affecting an additional batch of its Guigoz Optipro Relais 1 (0–6 months) line. The decision follows France’s recent lowering of the maximum permitted threshold for the toxin cereulide. Nestle France emphasized that......

Epstein case: Jack Lang defends his integrity and refuses to step down

Former French culture minister Jack Lang has publicly defended his integrity after his name appeared in newly released documents linked to the Jeffrey Epstein case, firmly rejecting calls to resign from his role as president of the Arab World Institute in Paris. Lang, who has led the institution since......

French customs seize 137 kilos of cocaine hidden in truck from Spain

French customs officers have seized nearly 137 kilograms of cocaine concealed in a truck traveling from Spain to the Netherlands, judicial authorities said on Wednesday, highlighting the growing use of road routes for cocaine trafficking in southwestern France. The drugs, packaged into 120 blocks with......

Libya opens investigation into assassination of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi

Libyan authorities have launched an investigation into the killing of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of the late dictator Muammar Gaddafi, who was shot dead in the western city of Zenten. The Attorney General’s Office in Tripoli confirmed that forensic experts and legal investigators examined his body......

Türkiye reaffirms support for Sudan’s unity and humanitarian relief

Türkiye has reaffirmed its strong support for Sudan’s unity, sovereignty, and territorial integrity, emphasizing the importance of dialogue and diplomacy to end the ongoing conflict. Speaking in Washington, D.C., Türkiye’s Ambassador to the United States, Sedat Onal, highlighted......

France and Sweden sign nuclear energy pact

France and Sweden have signed a letter of intent to advance nuclear power projects across the Scandinavian country. The agreement, finalized on the sidelines of the European Union's Energy Council meeting in Brussels on December 19, underscores French industry's keen interest in deploying its......

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