- 14h ago
Marjane Satrapi, author of 'Persepolis' who gave Iran's story a universal voice, dies at 56
The Iranian-French artist and filmmaker, whose graphic memoir 'Persepolis' became an international phenomenon, has died in Paris a year after the death of her husband Mattias Ripa.
- 2d ago
EU unlocks €16.4 billion for Hungary as new government lifts veto on Ukraine arms reimbursements
The European Commission will release €16.4 billion in previously frozen recovery and cohesion funds to Hungary, while Budapest has also lifted its long-standing veto on €40 billion in EU reimbursements for weapons sent to Ukraine.
- 3d ago
French astronauts Pesquet and Prost to fly separate 2027 missions under France-Vast deal
Thomas Pesquet will command a private mission to the ISS while Arnaud Prost will visit the Haven-1 commercial station, both launching on SpaceX hardware under a new agreement announced at the Choose France summit.
- 3d ago
Trump explodes at Netanyahu over Beirut strikes: 'You're fucking crazy'
A heated phone call between the US and Israeli leaders on Monday nearly derailed fragile US-Iran negotiations, as Trump reportedly unleashed a torrent of insults to prevent an Israeli attack on Beirut.
- 3d ago
France to Honor Philosopher Edgar Morin with National Tribute at Les Invalides on Wednesday
President Macron will preside over a national ceremony Wednesday at Les Invalides to honor the late sociologist and philosopher Edgar Morin, who died at 104.
- 3d ago
Israel's Lebanon Offensive Widens Despite Ceasefire, Iran Halts Talks with US
Israeli forces seized a symbolic castle and ordered evacuations in Beirut's suburbs on Monday, triggering Iran to suspend indirect nuclear talks with Washington.
- 3d ago
Choose France 2026: Macron Hails Record €93 Billion in Foreign Investments Led by AI Data Centers
The ninth Choose France summit at Versailles drew over €93 billion in foreign investment commitments, with artificial intelligence data centers accounting for the bulk and promising more than 15,000 jobs.
- 4d ago
French Navy, backed by UK, seizes Russian shadow-fleet tanker Tagor in Atlantic; Kremlin cries 'piracy'
French naval forces, with British helicopter support, boarded and seized the sanctioned oil tanker Tagor in the Atlantic on Sunday, the fourth such interception of a suspected Russian shadow-fleet vessel since September. The Kremlin denounced the operation as bordering on international piracy.
- 4d ago
PSG brings Champions League trophy home to Paris for second straight year, greeted by 90,000 fans at Champ-de-Mars
Paris Saint-Germain players returned from Budapest to a hero's welcome on Sunday, parading the Champions League trophy before tens of thousands of supporters at the Champ-de-Mars and later at the Parc des Princes.
- 4d ago
PSG's Champions League Victory Marred by Widespread Violence, One Dead and Hundreds Arrested Across France
Celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League title descended into chaos overnight, with violent clashes across France leaving one person dead, 219 injured, and leading to 780 arrests.
- 4d ago
Champions League celebrations turn violent in Paris: one dead, hundreds arrested, as PSG fans clash with police overnight
Overnight celebrations in Paris for PSG’s Champions League win over Arsenal erupted into violence, leaving one person dead, 219 injured, and 780 detained. The French Interior Minister pledged 'zero tolerance' ahead of today’s victory parade.
- 4d ago
Israeli forces seize Crusader-era Beaufort Castle in deepest Lebanon push since 2000, triggering UN Security Council emergency session
Israeli troops captured the 900-year-old Beaufort Castle in southern Lebanon on Sunday, marking their deepest incursion into the country since withdrawing in 2000 and prompting France to call an emergency UN Security Council meeting.
- 5d ago
PSG Clinches Second Straight Champions League Title in Dramatic Penalty Shootout, but Violent Celebrations Across France Lead to Hundreds of Arrests
Paris Saint-Germain secured their second consecutive UEFA Champions League title after defeating Arsenal on penalties in Budapest, but violent celebrations across France led to mass arrests and injuries, overshadowing the triumph.
- 5d ago
Paris Erupts in Violence After PSG's Champions League Victory: Over 400 Arrests, 7 Officers Injured
Widespread violence broke out across France after Paris Saint-Germain defeated Arsenal in the Champions League final, leading to over 400 arrests and injuries to seven police officers.
- 5d ago
Paris in chaos: Over 400 arrested, officers injured as PSG Champions League celebrations turn violent across France
Celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League title descended into widespread violence across France, with police arresting 416 people and at least seven officers injured.
- 5d ago
PSG Champions League Victory Marred by Clashes: Hundreds Arrested Across France as Celebrations Turn Violent
Celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League title descended into chaos on Saturday night, with hundreds of arrests and clashes between rioters and police across France, particularly on the Champs-Élysées.
- 5d ago
Over 400 arrested across France as PSG Champions League celebrations erupt into violence and arson
French police detained 416 people and seven officers were injured after celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League victory descended into widespread rioting, arson, and looting in Paris and at least 15 other cities.
- 5d ago
PSG Champions League celebrations turn deadly: one dead, 219 injured, 780 detained across France
Nationwide celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League title descended into chaos Saturday night, leaving one person dead, 219 injured, and 780 detained in clashes across France.
- 5d ago
Paris police detain hundreds as PSG Champions League celebrations turn violent
Celebrations for Paris Saint-Germain's second consecutive Champions League title descended into chaos on Saturday night, with police detaining hundreds across France after rioters set fires, vandalized shops, and clashed with officers.
- 5d ago
SoftBank pledges €75 billion for AI data centres in France, Europe's largest AI infrastructure bet
Japanese tech investor SoftBank will spend €75 billion on artificial intelligence infrastructure in France, founder Masayoshi Son announced, marking the largest AI investment in Europe and a major win for President Emmanuel Macron's industrial ambitions.
