Breaking 18:30 Gary Hunt wins bronze for France at European Aquatics Championships in Paris 18:15 Lebanon arrests former Syrian officer wanted by Damascus over alleged crimes against humanity 18:00 Ireland uses government aircraft to extradite suspected cartel leader Daniel Kinahan 17:45 Madonna and Kylie Minogue release new collaboration on streaming platforms 17:30 France’s La Poste faces union backlash over demand to recover hours lost during wildfires 17:15 Morocco’s port traffic rises 14.4% to 148.6 million tonnes in first half of 2026 17:00 France heatwave: 13 departments placed on orange alert for Sunday 16:45 Ceuta migration surge prompts EU call for stronger Meta and TikTok fact-checking 16:30 Val-de-Marne burglary suspect seriously injured after falling from third floor while fleeing police 16:15 Jorge Messi, father of football icon Lionel Messi, dies at 68 16:00 Michigan lettuce warnings ease as cyclospora outbreak continues to unsettle shoppers 15:45 British Columbia district declares state of emergency as Bald Range wildfire spreads 15:30 Serbia and Ukraine seek closer economic ties during Zelenskiy visit to Belgrade 15:15 Helmets and high-visibility vests now mandatory for e-scooter riders in Paris and nearby suburbs 15:00 Spain wildfire spreads across more than 4,000 hectares in Huelva 14:47 Berkshire Hathaway reports higher operating profit and resumes stock buybacks 14:45 High inflation reshapes investor priorities worldwide 14:33 Apple enables eligible Mac users in China to connect Alibaba’s Qwen AI service 14:30 UBS raises gold price forecast to $5,000 by 2027 14:15 Iran says Strait of Hormuz deal is near but would not reopen waterway alone 14:14 Mozambique ranks among the most affected countries by internal displacement in Eastern and Southern Africa 14:02 Thailand school shooting death toll rises to nine after 12-year-old girl dies 14:00 Moody’s upgrades Benin’s sovereign rating to Ba3 as economic growth accelerates 13:45 Kingsley Coman’s father burgled again in Seine-et-Marne two years after first break-in 13:44 Artificial intelligence enters risk management with a new tool for small businesses 13:32 Pauline Ferrand-Prévot withdraws from Tour de France femmes before stage 8 13:30 Washington turns to Australia to challenge China’s dominance in scandium supplies 13:16 Drôme wildfire stabilised after more than 300 hectares burned 13:15 Trump prepares to deploy campaign funds to support Republicans in the midterm elections 13:02 Israel army enters southern Lebanon village despite Lebanese military deployment 13:00 Morocco and Russia deepen pragmatic ties through trade, energy and strategic interests 12:45 Fijian rugby player Saimoni Vunilagi dies after severe heatstroke in Japan 12:39 Cuban envoy warns of possible U.S. military action against Havana 12:30 Medhi Benatia criticizes Marseille leadership and players after leaving football director role 12:25 Trump announces more than $2 billion in new investments in the U.S. mining sector 12:15 Sharks could help scientists improve hurricane forecasts by collecting ocean data 12:12 Trump challenges White House ballroom ruling and prepares Supreme Court appeal 12:00 India challenges Diageo over whisky label claiming maturation in American oak 11:46 Morocco sets September 2026 school calendar with phased return for students 11:45 WHO monitors tick-borne diseases in Europe following reported Bourbon virus cases in the United States 11:30 US Senate confirms Todd Blanche as attorney general after contentious nomination 11:25 Yvelines: foster carer’s husband charged over alleged sexual abuse of three girls 11:23 UNICEF places senior official on leave over alleged espionage claims 11:15 New broadcast guidelines on the sexualization of female athletes welcomed ahead of European Championships 11:08 OM : Frank McCourt injecte encore 70 millions d’euros pour soutenir le club 11:00 Marseille overtakes Paris as hotel prices surge across France’s Mediterranean capital 10:52 Democrats prepare Trump investigations if they regain House majority 10:48 Tanger Med strengthens its position as a global trade and logistics hub 10:45 Nepal: five climbers found dead on Mount Yalung Ri after months missing 10:37 French inmate linked to Mocro Maffia granted weekend leave despite deportation order 10:30 Gianni Infantino faces renewed scrutiny over alleged UEFA-era payment 10:30 Drone entering Bulgaria from Romania explodes near trans-Balkan gas pipeline 10:21 Hawaii Democratic primary puts longtime congressman Ed Case against younger progressive challenger 10:15 Beyoncé takes full control of SirDavis whisky after buying out LVMH stake 10:11 Migrant dies after falling into sea while attempting to reach Ceuta by paraglider 10:10 A summer of discontent puts fresh pressure on Trump’s second presidency 10:00 Former NBA players reignite WNBA eligibility debate with claims of wanting to join women’s league 09:57 France justice minister warns of failures in investigations into sexual violence against minors 09:45 Pentagon pledges $400 million for strategic scandium mine in Australia 09:31 French farmers demand multi-billion-euro aid package as drought crisis deepens 09:30 Meta faces nearly $1 billion penalty over alleged harm to young users in the United States 09:15 Burgundy begins grape harvest amid record-breaking early start driven by heatwaves 09:04 FIFA president Gianni Infantino faces fresh controversy after media allegations 09:00 Amazon builds massive Texas gas power plant to fuel AI data centers 08:51 WhatsApp tests a new label for AI-generated content in channels 08:45 Gabriel Attal files complaint over alleged Russian interference ahead of France’s 2027 election 08:33 North Africa faces accelerating heat, with Morocco among the hardest-hit areas 08:30 Delaware judge orders Verisk to pursue $2.35 billion AccuLynx acquisition 08:15 Spanish political group calls for Ceuta and Melilla to be returned to Morocco 08:00 British music festivals show signs of recovery as flexible payments boost ticket sales 07:55 Morocco opens new investment opportunities for its diaspora through a dedicated investment week

Falcon advances Morocco battery ambitions with new pilot facility

Morocco has taken another step toward positioning itself as a global hub for battery materials with the launch of Falcon Energy Materials' pilot facility for coated, purified and spheroidized graphite (CSPG) in Jorf Lasfar. The Canadian company has officially moved from project planning to industrial execution, reinforcing the country's......

Spain forest fire in Almería leaves 11 dead and 19 people missing

A devastating forest fire in southern Spain has killed at least 11 people and left 19 others missing after flames spread rapidly near Almería, in the Andalusian region, authorities announced on Friday. The regional government of Andalusia confirmed the death toll as emergency teams continued search and rescue operations in the affected......

SoftBank and PayPay explore investment in seven & i holdings

Japanese technology and financial services groups SoftBank and PayPay are reportedly considering a major investment in retail giant Seven & i Holdings, according to Bloomberg News. The potential deal could involve an investment worth several hundred billion yen, with financial group Sumitomo Mitsui Financial Group also potentially joining......

Greece announces summer fuel price cuts after government deal with refineries

Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis has announced a government agreement with major oil refineries aimed at reducing gasoline and diesel prices for consumers during the summer period. The measure is designed to limit the impact of rising energy costs linked to renewed tensions in the Middle East, which have contributed to pressure on......

Meta faces EU pressure to redesign addictive Instagram and Facebook features

Meta is facing growing regulatory pressure in Europe as the European Union demands changes to key features of Facebook and Instagram that regulators consider potentially addictive. The European Commission has warned the technology company that failure to address these concerns could lead to a significant financial penalty. The EU’s......

Ebola outbreak in DR Congo remains highly active as death toll reaches 625

The Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of Congo remains at a critical stage, with health authorities reporting 625 deaths among 1,792 confirmed cases across three affected provinces. The country’s health minister, Roger Kamba, warned that transmission remains “very active” as medical teams continue efforts to contain......

Casablanca receives 31 new security vehicles as DGSN modernizes emergency police fleet

The General Directorate of National Security (DGSN) has strengthened its operational capabilities in Casablanca with the deployment of 31 new security vehicles as part of a broader program to modernize police resources across Morocco’s major urban areas. The first batch of vehicles was assigned to the Casablanca police services following......

Portugal moves to liberalise rental market with faster evictions and end of rent controls

Portugal's centre-right minority government has launched a major housing reform aimed at liberalising the rental market, accelerating eviction procedures and bringing forward the end of rent control measures. The initiative, announced by Housing Minister Miguel Pinto Luz, is designed to restore confidence among property owners and encourage......

Shein receives China approval for Hong Kong IPO after failed New York and London plans

Chinese online fast-fashion giant Shein has received approval from Chinese regulators to proceed with a long-awaited initial public offering (IPO) in Hong Kong, marking a major step toward a potential stock market debut after previous attempts in other financial centres failed. The China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) confirmed the......

TV Ratings: The France-Morocco quarterfinal sets a record for M6

The quarterfinal of the 2026 FIFA World Cup between France and Morocco dominated the TV ratings on Thursday, July 9. Broadcast on M6, the match captivated 16.1 million viewers, once again confirming the appeal of major sporting events on television. France's qualification for the semifinals, achieved after a 2-0 victory over the Atlas Lions,......

Olivier Faure voices disappointment after French socialists reject open primary for 2027 election

French Socialist Party leader Olivier Faure has expressed disappointment after party members voted against his preferred proposal for an open primary to select the party's candidate for the 2027 presidential election. Speaking on Friday, Faure acknowledged the outcome of the internal vote, describing it as a source of "disappointment"......

Former French secretary of state Yves Jégo charged over suspected influence peddling case

Former French secretary of state and ex-UDI lawmaker Yves Jégo has been placed under formal investigation in a case involving alleged passive influence peddling related to public contracts for Covid-19 protective equipment, the Paris prosecutor’s office confirmed on Friday. The judicial decision dates back to December 17, 2024,......

Xavier Niel to become Vodafone’s largest shareholder in €5.1 billion investment

French telecom entrepreneur Xavier Niel is set to become the largest shareholder in Vodafone through a €5.1 billion investment, significantly expanding his influence in the European telecommunications sector. According to a statement released on Friday, the transaction will be carried out through Vega, an investment vehicle established......

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