Exclusive

Publication

Byline

Location

Seven defendants on trial in alleged €19bn fraud attempt against TotalEnergies

France, Dec. 2 -- The court in the Paris suburb of Nanterre opened proceedings this week in an extensive fraud case centred on an alleged attempt to extract more than €19 billion from TotalEnerg... Read More


Angouleme's 2026 comic festival cancelled amid boycott and management row

France, Dec. 2 -- "The 2026 edition is cancelled. A letter was sent at the end of last week to inform the festival's public partners," said lawyer Vincent Brenot, representing the organising company 9... Read More


Nigeria's defence minister steps down as abductions trigger security emergency

France, Dec. 2 -- According to presidential spokesman Bayo Onanuga, Minister of Defence Mohammed Badaru Abubakar, stepped down with immediate effect on Monday. The 63-year-old minister reportedly cit... Read More


French unions take Israel to court for restricting media access to Gaza

France, Dec. 2 -- The National Union of Journalists (SNJ) and the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) confirmed on Tuesday that they had lodged a complaint for "obstruction of the freedom to... Read More


French unions call for day of strike action as draft budget enters crucial stage

France, Dec. 2 -- Three French unions - CGT, FSU and Solidaires - have called for the national, cross-sector strike action as part of ongoing opposition to the draft 2026 Budget, which is currently go... Read More


France says Ukraine peace plan can only be 'finalised' with Kyiv, European input

France, Dec. 2 -- PresidentMacronsaid the talks with Zelensky "could be a turning point"for the future of peace inUkraineand security in Europe. The discussions are part of a flurry of diplomatic act... Read More


Balancing security powers with civil liberties after Paris attacks

France, Dec. 1 -- On the night of 13 November 2015, then president Francois Hollande declared a nationwide state of emergency, granting French police and intelligence services extraordinary authority ... Read More


Disability groups hail 'revolution' as France fully reimburses wheelchairs

France, Dec. 1 -- From 1 December, France's national health insurance will cover 100 percent of the cost of wheelchairs for people with disabilities or older adults experiences loss of autonomy. It d... Read More


French energy major sells stake in Nigerian exploration blocks to Chevron

France, Dec. 1 -- The sale concerns the PPL 2000 and PPL 2001 exploration areas, located in the prolific West Delta basin and covering a combined 2,000 square kilometres. TotalEnergies obtained the e... Read More


Cameroonian opposition figure Ekane dies after weeks in detention

France, Dec. 1 -- Ekane, 74, leader of the African Movement for New Independence and Democracy (Manidem) party, was arrested on 24 October in Douala following post-election demonstrations in what his ... Read More