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Former school transport driver sentenced to 12 years for sexual abuse of disabled children in France

A former school transport driver has been sentenced to 12 years in prison by the Paris Criminal Court after being found guilty of multiple counts of rape, sexual assault and violence against young passengers with disabilities, including two minors. The verdict concludes a trial that highlighted the......

Investigation opened after crash involving vehicle carrying former French PM Jean-Pierre Raffarin

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into a road accident involving an official government vehicle transporting former Prime Minister Jean-Pierre Raffarin, following a collision with a motorcycle in Paris that left the rider injured. The inquiry is being conducted on allegations of unintentional......

Paris prosecutors launch police oversight investigation after woman dies following police shooting

French prosecutors have opened an investigation into a fatal police shooting in Paris after a woman died following an encounter with officers in the city's 12th arrondissement. The inquiry has been entrusted to the Inspectorate General of the National Police (IGPN), France's police oversight......

Thousands of French police officers March in Paris over salary demands and working conditions

Several thousand police officers marched through Paris on Tuesday to demand higher wages and improved working conditions, in one of the most significant demonstrations by law enforcement personnel in recent years. The protest, organized by major police unions including Alliance Police, Unité......

Achraf Hakimi leads Morocco into a new era of World Cup ambition

As Morocco prepares for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Achraf Hakimi stands at the heart of a national team that has transformed from an outsider into a genuine contender on the international stage. Four years after Morocco’s historic run to the semi-finals of the 2022 World Cup, expectations surrounding......

China says global climate action will persist despite absence of some major countries

Global efforts to address climate change will continue regardless of the participation of individual countries, according to China’s environment minister, who reaffirmed support for multilateral cooperation during a high-level meeting in Brussels. Speaking at a gathering co-hosted by China, the......

Lucie Castets defends fast-food expansion in Paris comparing it to music shops

Debates over the presence of fast-food chains in Paris intensified during a recent city council meeting, where local political figure Lucie Castets defended the growing number of such businesses in urban neighborhoods. During the session held on June 19, the mayor of Paris’s 12th arrondissement......

SNCF delays RER B works after concert clash at Stade de France

France’s national railway company, SNCF, has postponed planned maintenance works on the RER B line in the Paris region after public backlash over scheduling conflicts with major concerts at the Stade de France. The initial work schedule included nighttime service interruptions in July, aimed at......

Paris council calls for urgent “comprehensive law” to combat sexual violence following Lyhanna case

The Paris Council has unanimously called for the rapid introduction of a “comprehensive law” aimed at strengthening the fight against sexual violence, following growing public concern linked to the Lyhanna case. The motion, adopted on Tuesday, urges the French government to place the proposed......