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Around 2,000 medical specialists are set to travel to Brussels this Sunday as part of a protest action aimed at denouncing the French government’s health policy. The initiative, organized by the doctors’ union Le Bloc, will run until Wednesday and involves surgeons, anesthetists, and gynecologists leaving Paris together by bus. The......

French authorities have confirmed the first outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza in the Somme department, located in northern France. The announcement was made by the local prefecture on Thursday, following the detection of the virus in a poultry farm near Abbeville. The affected facility, situated in the municipality of Sailly-Flibeaucourt,......

Since its official inauguration on September 18, 2025, the new cruise terminal at the Port of Casablanca has recorded a strong start, welcoming nearly 94,000 passengers in just a few months, according to figures released by the National Ports Agency (ANP). The terminal has received 53 cruise ships, highlighting growing......

A united left-wing list led by Socialist candidate Emmanuel Grégoire, running without the support of La France Insoumise (LFI), is projected to narrowly lead the first round of the Paris municipal elections, according to a recent opinion poll released on Saturday. The survey suggests that four candidates could qualify for the......

One person has died and seven others are missing following the capsizing of a migrant boat early Saturday in the Aegean Sea off the western coast of Turkey, Turkish coast guard officials said. According to an official statement, the inflatable boat began taking on water before dawn near the coastal town of Dikili, north of the city of......

Clashes between Syrian government forces and Kurdish fighters in the city of Aleppo have forced around 155,000 people to flee their homes since earlier this week, according to local authorities. The fighting has mainly affected the predominantly Kurdish neighborhoods of Sheikh Maqsoud and Achrafieh in northern Aleppo. Displaced residents......

Liberal doctors on strike since earlier this week marched through Paris on Saturday to protest what they describe as an increasingly restrictive approach to medical practice. The demonstrators are calling on Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu to engage in dialogue and present concrete proposals to address their concerns. Representatives......

Three priests belonging to the traditionalist Catholic community of Riaumont, located in northern France, are set to face a canonical investigation following allegations of violence against minors. The announcement was made on Friday by the Bishop of Arras, Olivier Leborgne. According to the bishop, the canonical inquiry will concern the......

Bank Al-Maghrib has published a new reference guide designed to support entrepreneurs and innovators operating in the fintech sector by clarifying the procedures required to obtain regulatory approval. The document aims to provide greater visibility on the central bank’s approach to supervising and accompanying fintech projects in Morocco. Entitled......

Recent heavy rainfall across the Rabat–Salé–Kénitra region has renewed farmers’ optimism for the success of the current agricultural season, the Regional Directorate of Agriculture (DRA) said on Friday in Kénitra, stressing that the precipitation will have a positive impact on both crop and......

Six cities in South Africa have been listed among the 20 most crime-affected cities worldwide in Numbeo’s Crime Index 2026, according to local media reports published on Saturday. The ranking, compiled by Numbeo — a well-known participatory online database — places Pietermaritzburg, the provincial capital of KwaZulu-Natal,......

Alphabet's stock soared to an intraday peak of $331.48 on January 9, 2026, fueled by surging investor confidence in the Google parent's artificial intelligence prowess. The shares closed at $329.14 that Thursday, building on prior gains that saw the stock touch $330.54 following a key analyst upgrade. This milestone came a day after......

New demonstrations have shaken major cities across Iran despite a nationwide internet blackout imposed by the authorities, marking the most significant wave of unrest in the country in nearly three years. The protests have continued to expand even as officials warned of harsh repression. According to digital rights group NetBlocks, Iran has......