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Limoges Town Hall Arson: Suspect Linked to Far-Left Militant Circles Arrested in France

French investigators have arrested a 34-year-old man suspected of involvement in the arson attack that severely damaged Limoges town hall during demonstrations across France on October 17. The arrest marks a significant development in an investigation into an attack on one of the city’s most prominent......

France Secures Additional 200,000 Tonnes of Diesel Monthly from UAE and Bahrain

France is stepping up efforts to protect its fuel supply as geopolitical tensions disrupt energy transport routes in the Middle East. President Emmanuel Macron has secured commitments for an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, according to an announcement......

France Extends Curfews as Government Responds to Weekend Violence and Looting

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has announced that additional local curfews will be imposed on Tuesday evening wherever authorities consider them necessary, following a night that police and gendarmerie officials described as relatively calm. The restrictions were introduced after a weekend......

EU faces mounting political tensions as negotiations over its 2028–2034 budget stall

The European Union is facing a period of growing political uncertainty as negotiations over its long-term budget for 2028–2034 become increasingly difficult. According to Politico, disagreements over the bloc’s next multiannual financial framework are unfolding alongside domestic political......

Morocco establishes a dedicated AI ministry as governments adopt different models of digital governance

Morocco has placed artificial intelligence at the centre of its government structure by creating a ministry responsible for artificial intelligence, digital transformation and administrative reform. The portfolio has been assigned to Ahmed Rahhou, the former president of the Competition Council, marking......

France considers targeted curfews after weekend violence and looting

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has instructed regional authorities to prepare targeted curfews in areas affected by recent violence and looting, as the government seeks to restore order and protect businesses following a weekend of unrest in several French cities. The proposed restrictions......

Germany considers E20 biofuel as part of efforts to preserve combustion engines

Germany is considering introducing E20 petrol, which contains a higher proportion of bioethanol than currently available E10 fuel, as part of wider efforts to reconcile climate objectives with the future of conventional combustion-engine vehicles. The proposal comes around 15 years after E10 petrol became......

French unrest weighs on the euro and European stock markets

The euro weakened against the US dollar on Monday as violent clashes between police and protesters in several French cities heightened concerns about political and economic stability in Europe. The unrest, which escalated during the weekend, added to uncertainty in financial markets already facing pressure......

Macron Vows Crackdown on Rioters After Cost-of-Living Protests Shake French Cities

PARIS, France — French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to hold those responsible for looting and violent confrontations accountable after demonstrations over the rising cost of living escalated into widespread destruction across several French cities on Saturday, October 17. In a televised......