Latest News
- Christian charity claims boys now rape boys instead of girls
- Itamar Ben Gvir faces backlash over treatment of Gaza flotilla detainees
- Germany seeks 40% stake in weapons maker KNDS to gain influence
- Bodycams recovered from divers killed in Maldives may shed light on tragedy
- European parliament debate highlights military spending amid geopolitical tensions
- DOJ indicts Raúl Castro over 1996 shooting of civilian aircraft in Cuba
- Inquiry launched after Yves Sakila dies following restraint by Dublin security guards
- Radio Caroline marks 59 years of challenging BBC’s broadcasting monopoly
France
Emmanuel Macron is set to meet Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam amid rising tensions following the death of a French UN soldier in Lebanon. France aims to reaffirm its commitment to Lebanon’s sovereignty and the ceasefire terms, while discussions continue regarding future security in the region.
A video claiming to show recent riots in Paris has gained traction online, but it actually depicts unrest from December 2022. French officials have confirmed its misrepresentation, relating it to protests following a racially motivated shooting in the city, with significant misinformation circulating on social media.
Iran has permitted the departure of French nationals Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris after three and a half years of detention. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed their release while emphasising no agreement for a prisoner swap was reached, amid ongoing tensions in the region.
During Macron’s initial visit on Thursday, locals jeered and expressed frustration, highlighting the slow response to the crisis. The cyclone struck the Indian Ocean archipelago five days ago, leaving a trail of devastation.
Dominique Pelicot, the ex-husband of French rape survivor Gisèle Pelicot, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison after being convicted of drugging and raping her, as well as inviting dozens of other men to abuse her over a period of nearly a decade. The 72-year-old was found guilty of all charges by a judge in Avignon, southern France, and became emotional in court as the sentence was read.
France’s President Emmanuel Macron speaks with medical staff members of the intensive care unit of…
Mathias Pogba, brother of Paul Pogba, arrives to attend the verdict in his trial with…
French President Emmanuel Macron extended his stay in Mayotte on Friday after distraught and angry…
“I’m socialist.” Emmanuel Macron was 36 years old, and had just been appointed as economy…
© 2026 WTX News.