Student living costs rise again in France for 2026
The price of being a student in France has risen once more. According to the 19th annual survey by the student union Unef, published on…
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Darmanin Backs Philippe, Rules Out 2027 Presidential Bid
French Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has officially ruled out a presidential bid in 2027, throwing his support behind former prime minister Édouard Philippe. The announcement,…
French Government Under Fire Over Cybersecurity Failures
The French executive is under intense scrutiny as it grapples with two major crises that have exposed significant gaps in its preparedness. Prime Minister Sébastien…
French PM slams secret recording of interior minister
The French government has reacted with cold anger after it emerged that Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez was secretly recorded during a meeting with firefighters’ unions…
Jon Ossoff Mocks Trump Over Natalie Harp
Jon Ossoff has turned Donald Trump’s favorite weapons against him, and he did so by targeting the president’s private life with an attack below the…
French Court Strikes Down Social Media Ban for Minors
In a significant blow to President Emmanuel Macron, France’s Constitutional Council has censured a controversial law that would have banned minors under 15 from using…
Thousands Evacuated After Deadly Quake Hits Indonesia
Thousands of displaced residents waited anxiously for assistance on Sunday following a powerful earthquake that struck the Indonesian island of Flores, leaving at least 51…
Makhachev Sets UFC Record with Win Over Garry
Islam Makhachev cemented his legacy as one of the most dominant champions in UFC history on Sunday, grinding out a unanimous decision victory over a…
South Korea Proposes Formal End to Korean War
South Korean President Lee Jae Myung has called for direct negotiations with North Korea to formally end the Korean War, a conflict that has technically…
Iran Denies US Ceasefire Extension Reports
TEHRAN – Iranian officials have firmly denied reports suggesting an agreement to extend a ceasefire with the United States, stating that no negotiations are currently…
Spain Flood Kills Two Women, Injures Two Babies
A sudden flood and landslide in northwestern Spain claimed the lives of two women and left two babies injured on Saturday, August 15, according to…
Moscow Hit by 600 Drones in Overnight Assault
Russia and Ukraine traded massive aerial assaults overnight, resulting in at least six deaths across both nations and marking a dramatic escalation in the long-running…
Police Demand Defense After Darmanin’s Scathing Note
A twelve-page letter from Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin has ignited a fierce debate within France’s law enforcement community, with police unions calling on Interior Minister…
US to Tell Nations: Pick Sides in AI Race With China
WASHINGTON — The United States is preparing to deliver an unambiguous message to dozens of nations: align with Washington’s artificial intelligence framework or risk exclusion…
Sunny Deol Recalls Warm Welcome at Kartarpur Corridor
Bollywood actor and former Indian parliamentarian Sunny Deol has shared heartfelt memories of his visit to the Kartarpur Corridor in Pakistan, describing the experience as…
Hormuz Shipping Dips Below August Average Amid Tensions
SINGAPORE — Commodity shipping through the Strait of Hormuz dropped below the month’s daily average late this week, as volatile sentiment between Washington and Tehran…
Putin’s Kuril Islands Visit Reignites 80-Year Japan Dispute
A fish processing plant tour, a caviar tasting, a stop at a local school, and warm embraces with regional officials. Vladimir Putin’s Thursday visit to…
Trump Orders Return to Steam Catapults on Carriers
President Donald Trump announced Thursday that future U.S. Navy aircraft carriers will once again use older catapult models to launch aircraft, reversing course on a…
France’s assisted dying law clears final hurdle
The long and contentious journey to legalize assisted dying in France reached its conclusion on Friday, as the Constitutional Council validated the law adopted by…
France’s top court blocks under-15 social media ban
In a significant blow to President Emmanuel Macron, France’s Constitutional Council has censured a landmark law that would have prohibited children under 15 from accessing…