EU Russian LNG imports rise 8% in January despite looming ban

European imports of liquefied natural gas from Russia's flagship Yamal terminal jumped 8 percent year-over-year in January 2026, reaching nearly 1.7 million metric tons, according to data released this week by German environmental watchdog Urgewald. The increase comes less than a year before the EU's planned ban on Russian LNG takes......

India: three sisters die by suicide after mobile phones are confiscated, raising online addiction concerns

Three sisters aged 12, 14, and 16 died by suicide in Ghaziabad, India, after their parents confiscated their mobile phones, highlighting growing concerns over the impact of online addiction among adolescents. Local authorities confirmed that the girls jumped from the ninth-floor balcony of their apartment on Wednesday morning. Reports indicate......

Frenchman freed after 909 days in Malaysian prison returns home

A French national who spent more than two years in detention in Malaysia on drug trafficking charges returned to France on Thursday after being acquitted earlier this week, ending a judicial ordeal that exposed him to the death penalty. Tom Félix, 34, landed early in the morning at Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport after leaving Kuala......

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 text, featured overhead views......

French socialist lawmaker Jérôme Guedj announces 2027 presidential bid outside primary process

French Socialist Party (PS) lawmaker Jérôme Guedj has officially declared his intention to run in France’s 2027 presidential election, choosing to bypass any left-wing primary process in order to promote what he describes as a “republican and universalist left.” Speaking on public radio, the 54-year-old deputy......

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 its quality standards require the total......

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 2013, acknowledged past contacts with......

France and Morocco prepare major bilateral treaty

France plans to elevate its ties with Morocco through a landmark bilateral treaty, mirroring pacts it holds with key European capitals. This move follows President Emmanuel Macron's recent state visit and signals a strong commitment to the Maghreb and Europe alike. The agreement marks a promising new phase in Franco-Moroccan relations,......

Student admits premeditated attack on teacher in southern France

French judicial authorities have confirmed that a 14-year-old student has admitted to planning an attack that seriously injured a teacher at a middle school in Sanary-sur-Mer, in southern France. During police questioning, the teenager acknowledged that the act was premeditated and said he acted out of intense anger, according to the public......

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 an estimated street value of €5.5......

Spain proposes raising social media age limit to 16

The Spanish government plans to prohibit access to social media platforms for children under 16, Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez announced on Tuesday during the World Governments Summit in the United Arab Emirates. Sánchez explained that the measure aims to protect minors from online risks, including pornography, violence, and......

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 and confirmed that he died from gunshot......

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 Ankara’s backing of regional and......

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