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France has approved the extradition of a Moroccan national, identified as Said A., to the Netherlands for his alleged involvement with the criminal organization Mocro Maffia. The suspect, who faces serious drug trafficking charges, has consented to the extradition, which is scheduled to occur within......
Hezbollah has confirmed that it targeted an Israeli naval base on Monday, following a deadly drone strike that resulted in the deaths of four Israeli soldiers. This incident marks the most lethal attack on Israel since the onset of the current conflict with Hezbollah. The militant group stated that......
The brutal murder of a young economics student, Philippine, in Paris has ignited a firestorm of controversy and political posturing, with the French right seizing the opportunity to advocate for stricter immigration policies. The 19-year-old's body was discovered in the Bois de Boulogne park, a stark......
Al Arabiya News Network, a prominent Middle Eastern media outlet, has announced a significant expansion of its operations, introducing a rich lineup of English-language programs on its "Al Arabiya News" platform. This strategic move, unveiled on September 17, 2024, aims to broaden the network's......
As dusk settled over the Boulogne quayside, French rescue teams efficiently packed up their equipment. Medical tents, stretchers, and security barriers were taken down, and the final ambulances departed, leaving just a few officials near the harbor wall. The somber scene served as a stark reminder of......
At least 12 people have lost their lives, and two others are missing after a boat carrying dozens of asylum seekers was "ripped open" in the Channel. The French interior minister, Gérald Darmanin, confirmed the incident, describing it as a "terrible shipwreck" off Cap Gris-Nez......
In a striking development that has sent ripples through the international community, Algeria has taken an unprecedented step in its ongoing dispute with France over the Sahara issue. The North African nation is now refusing to accept its own deported nationals from France, effectively weaponizing illegal......
In a significant development following recent acts of vandalism on French infrastructure, authorities have arrested a man described as an "ultra-left militant" near a railway site in northwestern France. The arrest, which occurred on Sunday, has drawn attention amidst ongoing investigations......
As the world's eyes turn to Paris for the Olympic Games, France faces an unexpected challenge. A series of coordinated arson attacks on the country's rail network has led to significant disruptions, casting a shadow over the opening weekend of the international sporting event. On Saturday, the......
As the 2024 Paris Olympics were set to begin, French transportation was thrown into disarray on Friday by a series of coordinated “malicious acts” targeting high-speed train lines. Authorities confirmed that the rail system had been subjected to arson attacks and other forms of vandalism,......
In the early hours of Thursday, the tranquil Mediterranean city of Nice was jolted by a catastrophic fire that claimed seven lives, including three young children, in what authorities are now investigating as a potential act of arson. The blaze, which erupted in the Moulins district near Nice's airport,......
On Thursday, a fire erupted in the spire of the renowned Rouen Cathedral, a medieval Gothic masterpiece in the city of Rouen, northwest France. The incident sent thick plumes of black smoke billowing into the sky, evoking unsettling memories of the devastating Notre Dame Cathedral fire in Paris just......
The United States, Morocco's primary arms supplier, has taken a significant step in bolstering the North African nation's military prowess. On Thursday, the US Defense Department announced that Lockheed Martin Aeronautics, a prominent US-based aerospace company, secured a substantial contract......
