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Fiat 500 Hybrid Dolcevita returns as cabrio special edition

Fiat has introduced a special Dolcevita edition of its 500 Hybrid, reinforcing the model’s positioning as a design-led city car with strong lifestyle appeal. The new version comes exclusively as a cabriolet and draws inspiration from 1960s Mediterranean aesthetics, combining retro styling cues......

Allies seek Trump approval for Hormuz mine clearance at G7

A United Kingdom and France led coalition has completed operational plans for a multinational mine-clearing mission in the Strait of Hormuz. Allied governments plan to seek formal approval from United States President Donald Trump during the upcoming G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains, scheduled for......

Germany and France end joint fighter jet development program

Germany and France have decided to halt their joint effort to build a next generation combat aircraft, marking the effective collapse of one of Europe’s most ambitious defense cooperation projects after years of industrial deadlock. Two German government officials said both leaders concluded that......

Mali court sentences French diplomat to 20 years prison

A specialized anti-terrorism court in Bamako has sentenced a French intelligence official with diplomatic status to 20 years in prison for undermining state security. The court also imposed a fine of $6,225 and a 20-year ban on entering Mali, according to judicial sources. The proceedings were held behind......

Emmanuel Macron to visit Goodyear plant and university hospital in Amiens

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to visit the city of Amiens on Monday for a series of engagements focused on industrial development, employment, and healthcare innovation. One of the main stops on the president’s agenda will be the local Goodyear manufacturing facility, where modernization......

Bernadette Chirac, former first lady of France, dies at 93

Bernadette Chirac died on 6 June 2026 at the age of 93. She built a public profile that extended beyond the ceremonial duties of a presidential spouse, combining local political service with long-running charitable work that kept her in the national spotlight for decades. Born on 18 May 1933 in Paris,......

French telecom operators extend talks on SFR acquisition by 48 hours

Three major French telecommunications operators have extended negotiations for the acquisition of rival operator SFR, giving themselves an additional 48 hours to finalize a potential agreement. The discussions involve Bouygues Telecom, Orange, and Iliad, which have been in exclusive talks with Altice......

Eurozone GDP revised to 0.2 percent contraction in Q1 2026

Eurozone GDP contracted by 0.2 percent in the first quarter of 2026 after a sharp downward revision of earlier estimates. The final figures show a significant shift from the initial flash estimate, which had indicated a 0.1 percent expansion. The revision marks the first quarterly contraction in the......

Stellantis invests over one billion euros to revive Peugeot

Stellantis has committed more than one billion euros to its operations in France, targeting research and development as well as the future production of three electrified Peugeot models. The vehicles are scheduled to be manufactured at the Mulhouse plant starting in 2029, marking a long-term industrial......