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Nancy: Man suspected of attempting to kill his wife after she was found with severely injured face

Authorities in eastern France have opened a criminal investigation after a man was suspected of attempting to kill his wife in a violent incident near the city of Nancy. According to the public prosecutor’s office, the suspect, a 56-year-old man, is being investigated on charges including attempted......

Women still carry the hidden burden of family health

In 2026, one of the clearest signs of persistent inequality inside the home is not always visible in household budgets or chore charts. It appears in doctors’ appointments, treatment schedules, vaccination reminders, specialist visits and the constant monitoring of relatives’ health needs.......

Scientists directly date prehistoric cave paintings at Font-de-Gaume in France

Scientists have directly dated prehistoric cave paintings at the Font-de-Gaume site in southwestern France for the first time, determining that a bison figure was created between 13,461 and 13,162 years ago. The findings, published on March 9 in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, challenge......

French economic growth remains steady as Middle East tensions raise uncertainty

France’s economy appears to be maintaining moderate growth in early 2026, although rising geopolitical tensions in the Middle East are creating new uncertainties for the economic outlook, according to the country’s central bank. In its latest assessment, Banque de France indicated that economic......

Middle East conflict and rising oil prices weigh on Transavia operations

The ongoing conflict in the Middle East and the recent surge in global oil prices are significantly affecting the operations of Transavia, the low-cost airline belonging to the Air France-KLM group. Company executives say the situation is creating both operational and financial challenges for the airline. Transavia......

Morocco shines on France Télévisions with new music travel show

Morocco is set to gain major international exposure through a new television program produced with the support of the Moroccan National Tourist Office (ONMT). The musical travel show “Voyage Voyage, les stars chantent au Maroc” will return in 2026 with a renewed and immersive format designed......

Pro Russian disinformation exploits turmoil around the Epstein case

The release of millions of U.S. justice documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein has triggered political fallout, resignations and renewed scrutiny of public figures mentioned in the files. At the same time, the case has fueled coordinated disinformation campaigns online, including operations attributed to......

Air France extends suspension of Middle East flights amid regional conflict

Air France has announced an extension of its flight suspensions to several Middle Eastern destinations in response to ongoing regional conflict. Flights to Dubai and Riyadh will remain suspended until at least Tuesday, with some Dubai departures affected through Wednesday. Services to Tel Aviv and Beirut......

Tariq Ramadan declared fit to appear before Paris criminal court despite health concerns

Swiss Islamic scholar Tariq Ramadan has been deemed medically able to appear before the Paris criminal court where he is being tried on rape charges, according to a medical assessment ordered by French judicial authorities. The 63-year-old academic’s trial opened earlier this week in Paris, but......