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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......

France campaign uses bold slogan to break colon cancer screening taboo

A new awareness campaign in France aims to normalise discussion of colon cancer and encourage more people to take part in screening. Led by La Ligue contre le cancer, the initiative is part of the “Mars bleu” month dedicated to colorectal cancer prevention and uses a deliberately provocative......

Turkish and French Foreign Ministers discuss regional tensions in phone call

Turkey’s Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan held a phone conversation with French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot on Monday to discuss ongoing regional developments, according to Turkish diplomatic sources. The officials explored ways to reduce tensions in the region and reviewed potential measures......

Tesla registrations jump in Norway and France as Denmark declines

Tesla gained ground in two key European markets in February as new registrations surged in Norway and France while falling in Denmark, offering mixed signals about the electric car maker’s efforts to stabilise its regional performance. In Norway, registrations reached 1,210 vehicles last month,......

Women entrepreneurs spearhead local equality drive in Villejuif

Female entrepreneurship is gaining renewed momentum in Villejuif, where a structured network of business owners is positioning itself as a lever for economic inclusion at the local level. On March 14, the Salle de la Géothermie will host “Oser entreprendre au féminin,” an initiative......

Eurozone wage rebound complicates ecb rate cut timing

Negotiated wages in the eurozone picked up again at the end of 2025, with collectively bargained pay rising 2.95% year-on-year in the fourth quarter, according to fresh European Central Bank data released on Friday. The increase marks a clear acceleration from the revised 1.89% recorded in the previous......

France welcomes 102 million international visitors in 2025, government says

France confirmed its position as the world’s most visited country in 2025, welcoming 102 million international visitors, according to figures released by the French Ministry of Tourism. The total marks an increase from 100 million foreign arrivals in 2024 and generated a record €77.5 billion......