French Former Minister Rachida Dati Goes on Trial Over Alleged Renault-Nissan Lobbying

By admin September 17, 2026 No comment

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French former culture and justice minister Rachida Dati has gone on trial in Paris over allegations that she accepted €900,000 from Renault-Nissan in exchange for political influence. Dati, who served as a European Parliament member between 2009 and 2019, says the payments were for legal services and denies wrongdoing. Prosecutors allege that the contract was […]

L’Oréal Overtakes LVMH as France’s Most Valuable Listed Company

By admin September 16, 2026 No comment

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L’Oréal became France’s most valuable listed company on Tuesday, overtaking luxury giant LVMH as weaker demand continues to weigh on the global luxury sector. L’Oréal’s market capitalisation reached around €203 billion, compared with about €201 billion for LVMH, marking the first time since 2017 that a non-luxury company has held the top position on the […]

Finland Joins France’s Nuclear Deterrence Initiative to Strengthen European Security

By admin September 14, 2026 No comment

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Finland has joined France’s initiative to expand cooperation with European partners on nuclear deterrence, the leaders of both countries announced on Monday. The move comes amid concerns over the future of US security commitments to Europe and the wider security impact of the war in Ukraine. France launched the Forward Nuclear Deterrence Initiative in March […]

France Apologises to US Over Human Rights Criticism

By admin September 14, 2026 No comment

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France has expressed regret over a social media post criticising the United States for voting against extending the term of U.N. human rights chief Volker Turk. The July 25 post triggered a diplomatic dispute between the two allies. The controversy escalated when the U.S. delegation walked out of a U.N. Security Council meeting while France […]

Renoir Paintings Stolen from French Riviera Museum

By admin September 8, 2026 No comment

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Thieves broke into the Renoir Museum in Cagnes-sur-Mer on the French Riviera early Tuesday and stole two paintings by renowned Impressionist artist Pierre-Auguste Renoir. The burglars entered shortly before 6 a.m. through a hole cut in the museum garden fence, according to local authorities. Two other Renoir paintings taken during the break-in were abandoned in […]

Suspected Smugglers Face Trial Over Channel Drowning

By admin September 8, 2026 No comment

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Fourteen men are standing trial in Paris over their alleged involvement in a migrant-smuggling operation linked to the deaths of more than 30 people in the English Channel in November 2021. The tragedy occurred after an overloaded dinghy deflated during the dangerous crossing from northern France to Britain. French prosecutors allege that Afghan and Iraqi-Kurdish […]

Paris Probes Claim Women Were Hidden During Hindu Delegation Visit

By admin September 8, 2026 No comment

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Paris authorities have launched an investigation into allegations that female employees at the Eiffel Tower were asked to move out of sight during a private visit by a Hindu religious delegation over the weekend. The incident reportedly sparked anger among staff, with employees holding a meeting on Monday and delaying the monument’s opening. The delegation, […]

France Announces €1 Billion Aid Package for Heat-Hit Farmers

By admin September 4, 2026 No comment

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France has announced more than €1 billion in financial support for farmers affected by record heatwaves and droughts this summer. Agriculture Minister Annie Genevard said the package is a major effort given the country’s tight budget situation, with €520 million to be distributed through rapid payments to help cover weather-related losses. France’s main farmers’ union,

EU Sends Patrol Boats to English Channel Amid Migration Crisis

By admin September 4, 2026 No comment

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The European Union’s border agency Frontex will deploy patrol boats to the English Channel and North Sea to support French search-and-rescue operations amid increased migrant crossings. Two Spanish vessels will operate from September to October, followed by a Lithuanian boat through January. The Channel is one of the world’s busiest shipping routes, where migrants

Sweden Orders Four French Warships

By admin September 1, 2026 No comment

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Sweden has signed an order for four frigates from French defence company Naval Group, in a deal aimed at strengthening the country’s military capabilities. The agreement was signed in Stockholm in the presence of French President Emmanuel Macron and Swedish Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson. Sweden has accelerated defence spending since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in […]