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Farmers stage symbolic protest in Toulouse over cattle disease and Mercosur

Farmers in the French city of Toulouse held a symbolic demonstration on Saturday to protest the government’s handling of a contagious cattle disease and to express their opposition to the Mercosur trade agreement. The action was organised by an inter-union group representing agricultural workers in the Haute-Garonne region. Around 80......

Morocco launches soft wheat import rebate for early 2026

Morocco has implemented a rebate system for milling soft wheat imports from January to April 2026, as outlined in a circular from the National Interprofessional Office for Cereals and Legumes (ONICL). This initiative, driven by the ministries of economy, finance, and agriculture, aims to stabilize domestic supply and curb price fluctuations......

Russian missile strike kills toddler and mother in Kharkiv

A Russian missile attack slammed into central Kharkiv, killing at least two people a three-year-old boy and a woman believed to be his mother—and injuring 28 others on Friday. The strike demolished a five-story residential building in the city's Kyivskyi district, while also damaging nearby civilian infrastructure, including a shopping......

Wastewater discharge scandal near Nice leads to major upgrades at treatment plant

Major renovation works have recently been carried out at a wastewater treatment plant near Nice following serious concerns over repeated pollution incidents along the Mediterranean coast. The facility, located in the town of Saint-Laurent-du-Var, has been at the center of controversy after years of unexplained water quality degradation that......

Ukraine denies targeting civilians in deadly Kherson drone strike

Ukraine has categorically rejected Russian claims that its New Year's Eve drone attack on occupied Kherson deliberately killed civilians, amid concerns that the disputed incident could undermine ongoing U.S.-led efforts to broker an end to the nearly four-year war. Russian-installed authorities reported at least 27 deaths, including two......

Magnitude 5.7 earthquake felt in Martinique, tremors reported in Guadeloupe

A strong earthquake measuring magnitude 5.7 struck off the coast of Martinique on Friday afternoon, according to regional seismic monitoring authorities. The quake occurred at 5:48 p.m. local time and was widely felt across the island, prompting numerous reactions on social media and in local media outlets. The epicenter was located in the......

Trump proposes 15-year security deal for Ukraine

President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy shared cautious optimism after weekend talks at Mar-a-Lago, signaling that nearly four years of conflict might soon draw to a close. Yet as diplomatic momentum builds into the new year, deep divisions over territory and Europe's largest nuclear power plant cast shadows......

Young man found dead in Bordeaux after New Year fall into river

The body of a young man in his twenties was recovered Thursday afternoon in the Bassins à flot area of northern Bordeaux, following his disappearance during New Year’s Eve celebrations. Authorities confirmed that he had fallen into the Garonne River shortly after 2:30 a.m. on January 1, prompting a large-scale search. Rescue......

Sakina Karchaoui ranks top 3 in France's sexiest female athletes

Sakina Karchaoui, the left-back for Paris Saint-Germain (PSG), has become a rising star in the world of sports, shining on both French and international stages. Named among the three "sexiest" athletes in France in a survey conducted by Discurv and published in late December 2025, the Franco-Moroccan captivates with her natural charisma,......

Tom Hanks and Keanu Reeves release their first novels

After successful careers on the big screen, actors Tom Hanks and Keanu Reeves are entering the literary world with the release of their first novels in French at the beginning of 2026, offering two very different storytelling approaches. Tom Hanks, best known for iconic roles in films such as Forrest Gump and Apollo 13, pays tribute to cinema......

Zohour Alaoui steers UNESCO council toward inclusive education and cultural preservation

Zohour Alaoui, a prominent Moroccan figure in education and cultural advocacy, has been appointed head of the Administrative Council of the International Union of French Language Leagues (UICN) associated with UNESCO. This pivotal election, finalized in December 2025 during a session in Paris, places her in a strategic position to address......

France: Over 1,000 vehicles burned as New Year’s Eve unrest remains limited

More than 1,000 vehicles were set on fire and over 500 people were arrested across France during New Year’s Eve celebrations, although authorities described the level of urban violence as lower than in previous years. According to the French Interior Ministry, 505 people were arrested nationwide, with 403 placed in police custody. Officials......

UK to analyze black box after Libyan military plane crash

The United Kingdom has agreed to analyze the black box of a Libyan military plane that crashed in Turkey on December 23, killing eight people, including the Libyan chief of staff, the Tripoli government announced on Thursday. The aircraft, a Falcon 50, was carrying a Libyan delegation, including General Mohamed al-Haddad, who was widely respected......

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