Latest News
- Iran Vows to Keep Strait of Hormuz Closed as US Maintains Blockade
- Russell Westbrook announces retirement from NBA after 18 seasons
- Liberals miss deadline to review significant national security legislation
- Heavy rain causes flash flood emergencies; two die in helicopter crash
- Commuters advised to check travel plans as heat alert issues ahead of 38°C temperatures
- Russia officials accused of abducting and indoctrinating thousands of Ukrainian children
- NATO concludes Russia bears full responsibility for airspace incursions
- Karoline Leavitt resigns as White House press secretary amid Trump changes
France
Researchers have identified a social media video, linked to the Russia-associated Storm-1516 influence operation, allegedly showing Hezbollah militants threatening attacks in France ahead of the 14 July Bastille Day celebrations. The video appears fabricated, lacking Hezbollah logos and featuring linguistic errors, undermining its authenticity.
Moroccan rapper Mehdi El Youbi was arrested in Casablanca after being questioned by the National Brigade of Judicial Police. His supporters assert the detention is linked to his artistic expression. El Youbi, known for politically charged lyrics, faces concerns over legal representation amid a lawyers’ strike in Morocco.
Emmanuel Macron will oversee his final Bastille Day military parade in Paris, featuring Ukrainian troops, as France commemorates the 2016 Nice attacks. This year’s event, marking ten years since the tragedy, symbolizes Europe’s commitment to defend freedom against threats, with celebrations expected despite a heatwave.
The Grand Paris project has been a long time in the making, with its purpose…
Months after the disappearance of toddler Emile Soleil, a hiker stumbled upon some of his bones in an area previously explored.
French investigators have located the remains of a toddler who disappeared in 2023, a case that deeply affected the nation. A prosecutor stated on Sunday that investigators are now focused on determining the circumstances surrounding the boy’s death.
France’s prime minister has announced that a teenage girl will face legal action from the state for falsely accusing her headteacher of assaulting her during a heated altercation regarding her wearing of an Islamic head-covering.
In France’s largest cyberbullying case yet, 28 people have been sent to jail for up to 18 months for harassing an influencer. The judges found them guilty of harassing Magali Berdah, prompted by a campaign led by the French rapper Booba against “thieving influencers.”
The top division of French football, Ligue 1, looks set to be rebranded as McDonald’s from the 2024/25 season onwards.
© 2026 WTX News.