EU faces challenges amid German and French instability
Political instability appears to be becoming a feature of the European Union, with major countries struggling with internal turmoil. Some may be tempted to dismiss these developments as part of the give-and-take of democratic institutions. However, the motion of no confidence against Olaf Scholz was rejected. center left governmentIt signals a deeper undercurrent in Germany, […]
French PM names new government, hoping to avoid another no-confidence vote | France
France's prime minister has announced a new government, the country's fourth since the start of the year, in hopes that his government will hold off on another no-confidence vote by the bitterly divided parliament. François Bayrou's government is a mix of old and new, and includes some familiar faces. Former Interior Minister Gerard Darmanin has […]
French Police Arrest 95 in Major International Child Pornography Ring Bust
French authorities have arrested nearly 100 people in connection with a huge international child pornography ring following an investigation launched last year by the National Gendarmerie. France's gendarmerie, the police in charge of fighting cybercrime, on Thursday recovered approximately 122 computers, 152 smartphones, and 375,000 photos and 156,000 It revealed that they had seized 330 […]
French husband who invited dozens of men over to rape wife Gisèle Pelicot found guilty, sentenced to 20 years in prison
Avignon, France – A French court on Thursday accused Gisele Pericot's ex-husband of drugging her, raping her, and then forcing another man to rape her while she was unconscious, for nearly a decade of abuse. He was sentenced to a maximum of 20 years in prison. . Dominic Perico's sentence was pronounced after he was […]
French high court upholds ex-president’s corruption conviction
France's Supreme Court has upheld an appeals court's decision that found former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and misappropriation of influence while he was head of state. Mr Sarkozy, 69, could be sentenced to a year in prison, but he is expected to ask for home detention with an electronic bracelet, as would be […]
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy says he discussed French troop idea with Macron | Ukraine
President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he had held new talks on French President Emmanuel Macron's proposal to send troops to Ukraine as a way to help achieve a stable peace. “We share a common vision. Credible guarantees are essential for a truly viable peace,” the Ukrainian president, who was in Brussels on Wednesday for talks with […]
Cyclone Kills 11 in French Indian Ocean Territory Mayotte
CAPE TOWN, South Africa (AP) – Cyclone Chido has wreaked havoc on the French island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 11 people, the French Interior Ministry said Sunday. The ministry said it was proving difficult to ascertain the exact number of deaths and injuries, amid concerns that the death toll could […]
At least 11 dead in the French territory of Mayotte as Cyclone Chido causes devastating damage
Cyclone Chido has caused devastation on the French island of Mayotte in the Indian Ocean, killing at least 11 people, the French Interior Ministry said on Sunday. The ministry said it was proving difficult to ascertain the exact number of deaths and injuries, amid concerns that the death toll could rise. Hospitals in Mayotte reported […]
French Hill to chair House Financial Services Committee
House Republican leadership on Thursday completed the selection process to chair the House Financial Services Committee for the 119th Congress, selecting Rep. French Hill (R-Ark.) to chair the committee. Hill is ahead of Representatives Andy Barr (R-Ky.), Frank Lucas (R-Okla.) and Bill Huizenga (R-Mich.), according to people close to the summit. He was elected as […]
Islamist Who Beheaded French Teacher Was in Contact with Syria’s HTS
Hayat Tahrir al-Sham (HTS), the Islamist group that led the recent overthrow of Syria's Assad regime, has been implicated in the terrorist beheading of French teacher Samuel Paty. This may undermine claims by Hayat Tahrir al-Sham leader Mohammed al-Julani that his organization was originally formed as an offshoot of al-Qaeda and is moderating from its […]