Sunday/ 12 Nov
Roger Lumbala goes on trial in Paris for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the Second Congo War. He is accused of complicity in atrocities targeting the Nande and Bambuti ethnic minorities and faces a maximum sentence of life imprisonment if convicted. Human rights groups view this trial as historic and significant for accountability regarding international crimes.

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Ubisoft

Ubisoft resumed trading on the Paris stock market after a suspension due to an accounting error affecting its leverage covenant ratio. The company announced a €1.16 billion investment from Tencent for a 25% stake in a...

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FabienMandon

General Fabien Mandon, Chief of Staff of the French Armed Forces, warned that France faces a lack of collective will to endure sacrifice amid Russia's growing military power, which has increased from under one million...

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Enedis

The electricity grid operator Enedis and the transmission system operator RTE reported a technical incident at the RTE substation in Issy-les-Moulineaux caused a blackout affecting approximately 170,000 households...

39h
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GéraldDarmanin

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin and Justice Minister Laurent Nuñez visited Marseille following the assassination of Mehdi Kessaci, a 20-year-old linked to anti-drug activism. Prosecutor Laure Beccuau named...

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MaelineMendy

Paris FC secured their first victory of the Women's Champions League season by defeating Benfica 2-0, with goals from Maeline Mendy and Maëlle Garbino. Paris Saint-Germain lost 3-1 to Bayern Munich, leaving PSG last in...

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AlanTuring

A rare example of Nazi Germany's Enigma encryption technology, the fully functional Enigma M4 machine, sold at auction in Paris for €482,600, greatly surpassing expectations. The anonymous buyer acquired the machine...

Thu/44h
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ElonMusk

French authorities have intensified a criminal investigation into Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok following Holocaust denial statements on the social media platform X. Grok initially posted claims denying the use of gas...

Wed/11h
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JNIM

The security situation in Mali has sharply deteriorated with jihadist groups, mainly JNIM, imposing a fuel import blockade around Bamako. France announced a reduction of its diplomatic and consular staff in Bamako due...

Wed/5h
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FaustoFasulo

Fausto Fasulo, co-artistic director of the Angoulême International Comics Festival, denied rumors of its cancellation despite growing boycotts from authors, illustrators, and publishing houses. The festival faces...

Wed
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BoualemSansal

Boualem Sansal, an Algerian-French author, was released after nearly a year in detention following a pardon from President Abdelmadjid Tebboune. He arrived in Paris after a stop in Berlin, where German President...

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IbrahimA

Eight men have been sentenced to prison terms between three and 15 years after seven migrants died attempting to cross the English Channel. The convicted were found guilty of running a human smuggling ring and...

Wed/46h
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Zola

Rapper Zola was arrested on suspicion of kidnapping a teenage fan who tried to take a picture of him. The police apprehended Zola and three associates after a violent incident in which the victim was beaten, threatened,...

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IngerAndersen

Inger Andersen, head of UNEP, emphasized the need for immediate action to reduce methane emissions as highlighted in the latest report from COP30. The report indicates methane emissions are rising but at a slower pace,...

Tue/Thu
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AmélieDeMontchalin

Amélie de Montchalin addressed the National Assembly as discussions resumed on the revenue portion of the finance bill. Lawmakers face over 1,500 amendments, with growing public discontent over the controversial plan to...

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LaurenceDesCars

The Louvre Museum has closed the Campana Gallery due to structural weaknesses in the beams supporting the second-floor ceilings. Laurence des Cars announced the closure during a hearing following concerns about museum...

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EmmanuelMacron

The French government announced €30.4 billion in investments from French companies at the "Choose France" summit, covering 151 projects nationwide. Emmanuel Macron welcomed Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris to discuss...

Mon/Tue
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EmmanuelMacron

Emmanuel Macron and Volodymyr Zelensky signed a significant memorandum of understanding at a military base in Villacoublay. The agreement strengthens Ukraine's defense capabilities with the potential acquisition of...

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CamiloCastro

Camilo Castro, a French citizen and yoga teacher, was released from detention in Venezuela after months. The French government, led by Emmanuel Macron, negotiated with Venezuelan authorities for his freedom. Upon...

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BoualemSansal

Boualem Sansal, the 81-year-old Franco-Algerian writer, was released by Algeria after being detained for a year. He received a pardon and a five-year sentence for "undermining national unity" due to comments made to...

14 Nov/Sun
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KylianMbappé

The French national football team qualified for the 2026 World Cup after a 4-0 win against Ukraine, with Kylian Mbappé scoring twice and celebrating his 400th career goal. Coach Didier Deschamps rotated the lineup in...

14 Nov/Sun
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PavelDurov

France has lifted its travel ban on Pavel Durov, the founder of Telegram, who is under investigation for illegal content on his messaging app. Judicial sources confirm that Durov is no longer required to report to...

13 Nov/Sun
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FabienGalthié

Fabien Galthié coached the French national rugby team to a 34-21 victory over Fiji in an international test match during the Autumn Nations Series. This win ended France's four-match losing streak and followed a recent...

13 Nov/Sun
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EmmanuelMacron

Emmanuel Macron and Mahmoud Abbas met at the Elysée Palace in Paris on November 11. Abbas expressed gratitude for Macron's "courageous position" supporting Palestinian sovereignty, as articulated at the UN General...

12 Nov/Sun
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KarenCarter

Police are investigating the murder of Karen Carter, a British-South African woman who was stabbed to death in Trémolat, France. Authorities have seized knives during a raid related to a male suspect described as...

12 Nov/Sun
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RogerLumbala

Roger Lumbala goes on trial in Paris for his alleged involvement in crimes against humanity during the Second Congo War. He is accused of complicity in atrocities targeting the Nande and Bambuti ethnic minorities and...

12 Nov/Sun
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SébastienLecornu

French lawmakers voted to suspend the controversial pension reform initiated in 2023, with support from Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, who aims to secure a budget for 2026 while stabilizing the minority government....

12 Nov/Sun
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EmmanuelMacron

Paris commemorated the 10th anniversary of the November 13 terrorist attacks that claimed 132 lives and injured hundreds. Ceremonies were held across the city, led by President Emmanuel Macron, who expressed solidarity...

12 Nov/Sun
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VladimirKramnik

The International Chess Federation (FIDE) filed a complaint against former World Chess Champion Vladimir Kramnik for harassment and unproven cheating allegations against fellow players, including Daniel Naroditsky, who...

12 Nov/Sun