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France’s smear campaign against Hakimi sparks outrage amid Ballon d’Or controversy

Achraf Hakimi, a name synonymous with brilliance on the pitch, finds himself at the heart of a storm as France appears to mount a calculated effort to tarnish his reputation ahead of the 2025 Ballon d’Or announcement. Despite his stellar performances for Paris Saint-Germain and Morocco, the Moroccan......

France: Macron hits record low approval rating

French President Emmanuel Macron has reached the lowest approval ratings of his presidency since his election in 2017, according to a recent Ifop poll conducted for the Journal du Dimanche. Only 17% of respondents expressed favorable opinions of the president, while 83% disapproved of his performance. The......

Saint-Étienne mayor on trial over sextape blackmail scandal

The high-profile trial over the so-called “sextape blackmail” scandal opens this Monday in Lyon. Gaël Perdriau, the mayor of Saint-Étienne, along with three other individuals, is accused of attempting to blackmail his former deputy, Gilles Artigues, using a compromising video. The......

Macron pledges national mobilization against antisemitism in France

French President Emmanuel Macron reassured the Jewish community on Saturday of the nation’s commitment to combating antisemitism, calling for a “firm punishment” of antisemitic acts. He announced that he has instructed Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin to issue a directive to......

Morocco-France economic forum to spotlight southern provinces as investment hub

The Morocco-France Economic Forum will convene in Dakhla on October 9, bringing together over 50 French companies, including several CAC 40 giants, to explore Morocco’s southern provinces as a rising investment destination. The forum aims to deepen bilateral ties and highlight new opportunities......

France suspends counterterrorism cooperation with Mali amid diplomatic tensions

Relations between France and Mali have taken a new downturn after Paris announced the suspension of its counterterrorism cooperation with Bamako and ordered two Malian diplomats to leave French territory. According to French diplomatic sources, the diplomats, stationed at the Malian embassy and consulate......

Joelle Mardinian’s call for vigilance sparks debate on security in France

A new wave of concern grips southern France as prominent beauty entrepreneur Joelle Mardinian breaks her silence about a series of burglaries targeting her home. In a powerful Instagram post, Mardinian shared her harrowing experience of narrowly escaping harm during an armed break-in, urging followers......

UK removes first migrant to France under ‘One In, One Out’ asylum deal

The UK Home Office has confirmed the first deportation of a migrant to France under the controversial “one in, one out” asylum agreement. The treaty, which came into force on August 6, allows the UK to remove people arriving by small boats while accepting an equal number of migrants through......

Repeated burglaries target Joelle Mardinian’s French residence, raising security concerns

Joelle Mardinian, a prominent Lebanese beauty entrepreneur, has fallen victim to a burglary for the third time at her residence in southern France. The series of break-ins has sparked concerns about security in affluent neighborhoods and the risks faced by high-profile individuals. The latest incident......