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LFI headquarters in Paris evacuated after bomb threat, says Manuel Bompard

The national headquarters of La France insoumise (LFI) in Paris was evacuated on Wednesday following a bomb threat, according to party coordinator Manuel Bompard. In a message published on social media, Bompard stated that police were deployed to the scene and that all staff members and activists present......

Polish president backs nuclear deterrence amid Russia threat

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz revealed at the Munich Security Conference on Friday that he has begun confidential talks with French President Emmanuel Macron on developing a European approach to nuclear deterrence. The disclosure marks the first formal engagement between Europe’s two largest......

Garonne River remains on red flood alert as heavy rain sweeps across France

The Garonne River remains under red flood alert in the departments of Gironde and Lot-et-Garonne, as authorities warn of continued high water levels and the risk of further overflows. The alert, maintained through at least Monday, comes amid what officials describe as a widespread flooding episode affecting......

Macron labels La France Insoumise as far left and warns against attacks on the rule of law

French President Emmanuel Macron has described La France Insoumise (LFI) as a far-left party, arguing that its political positioning leaves little room for ambiguity. Speaking in a radio interview, the head of state said that “there is not much mystery” about LFI’s ideological alignment. His......

France and Germany call for UN rapporteur to resign

France and Germany have urged the resignation of United Nations Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese following remarks she made during a forum in Qatar, intensifying diplomatic pressure over comments linked to Israel and the war in Gaza. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot told the National......

Moroccan citizens rank second worldwide for French visas in 2025

Moroccan citizens were the second-largest recipients of French Schengen visas worldwide in 2025, the French Consul General in Rabat, Olivier Ramadour, announced. Over 300,000 visas were issued to Moroccans last year, marking a roughly 20% increase compared to 2024. This places Morocco just behind China......

Morocco named 2025 Partner Destination of the Year by France’s SETO

Morocco has been awarded the title of Partner Destination of the Year 2025 by France’s Syndicat des Entreprises du Tour Operating (SETO), reinforcing the Kingdom’s standing as a leading travel destination for the French market. The distinction was presented in Paris to Achraf Fayda, Director......

Storm Nils leaves one dead and 850,000 homes without power in France

Storm Nils swept across southern and southwestern France on Thursday, leaving one person dead and nearly 850,000 households without electricity, as violent winds, torrential rain and avalanche threats disrupted large parts of the country. A truck driver lost his life in the Landes department after a......

Food safety alert: Exposure to cadmium, mercury and lead remains concerning in France, says Anses

Exposure to certain chemical contaminants through food consumption remains a public health concern in France, according to the country’s national health and food safety agency, Anses. In a newly released assessment, the agency warned that dietary exposure to substances such as cadmium, lead, methylmercury,......