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Chinese cars vs Europe: Who will win the battle for the market?

The biennial Paris Motor Show officially opened this Monday in France. Over 200 auto sector brands will be present,…

The revival of a classic: Citroën unveils new electric version of its 2CV

French car manufacturer Citroën has unveiled a new electric version of its classic 2CV. Although still a concept…

Midterms 2026: Turning Point and the battle for Charlie Kirk’s legacy

In the year following the death of Charlie Kirk, the number of American universities with Turning Point chapters surged…

Adieu aux ‘Enfants Rouges’: Tears and shock as fire destroys Paris’s oldest covered food market

A devastating blaze destroyed the French capital’s oldest covered food market in the early hours of Monday, stripping…

India's opposition leader marches with thousands against election chief

Opposition parties and supporters of the so-called "cockroach" youth movement marched towards the country's Supreme…

US federal agents raid home of Democratic congresswoman and Trump critic Ilhan Omar

US federal agents on Monday launched a raid on ‌the Washington home of Democratic representative Ilhan Omar, an…

Five people missing as fresh flash floods hit central Nepal

Nepali rescuers searched for five missing people on Monday, a day after new flash floods swept away more than 200…

2026 Paris Motor Show: Western carmakers face steep competition from Chinese rivals

The Paris Motor Show roars into gear this Monday, with over 200 auto sector brands showcasing their latest models and…

SARAB pay homage to war victims in Syria, Gaza on new album

Franco-Syrian five-piece SARAB, or mirage in Arabic, make what can be described as poetic punk rock, blending…

How has the European Union’s major recovery plan benefited the 27 member states?

The 27 member states of the European Union agreed in July 2020 on a €750 billion post-Covid recovery plan called…

EU warns online platforms over livestreaming US execution planned by Pentagon

The European Union warned digital platforms on Monday against livestreaming the execution of Nidal Hasan, a former US…

Concerts of pro-Assad singers cancelled in Syria

The concerts of several singers accused of supporting the regime of deposed president Bashar al-Assad have been…

Old jeans could shield your home from the next heatwave

We all have that one pair of old jeans in the back of our wardrobe – don’t throw them out! A French company says denim…

Capital punishment in US: Elected judges, prosecutors seek 'results', 'not interested in the truth'

François Picard is pleased to welcome Sandrine Ageorges-Skinner, author, advocate against the death penalty and member…

'Perfect Victims' author Mohammed El-Kurd challenges how Palestinian suffering is viewed

Mohammed El-Kurd is a Palestinian writer, poet and journalist. He is the author of the poetry collection Rifqa and the…

NATO's top US commander warns Russia that any 'foolish' attack on allies would be 'futile'

NATO's top US military commander in Europe said Monday that any "foolish" attack on the alliance would be "utterly…

REPLAY: NATO's top military commander warns Russia over alleged sabotage

And as the war in Ukraine continues, Western concerns are growing over Moscow’s alleged campaign of sabotage and…

Ukraine: Zelensky says learned of Trump's 'energy ceasefire' through media

An Axios report is citing an unnamed US source who says that Donald Trump's surprise energy ceasefire between Russia…

Citroën bets on nostalgia at Paris motor show amid struggling French sales

French president Emmanuel Macron is paying his customary visit to the Paris Motor Show this morning. This year's show…

Striking images show new flash floods hitting central Nepal

Striking new images show new flash floods hitting central Nepal. This comes only six weeks after another disaster there…

Russian continues to strike Ukraine despite Trump's announcement of an 'energy ceasefire'

Russia attacks multiple power plants in Ukraine including in Kharkiv and the capital Kiev. The strikes were reported…

'Unprecedented' cyberattack targets refrigeration units at hundreds of French supermarkets

Hundreds of French supermarket chains were targeted overnight Sunday to Monday in a cyberattack that affected the…

Inside Jeffrey Epstein's network: How favours, money and influence kept it running

For years, convicted sexual predator Jeffrey Epstein developed a global web of powerful connections despite accusations…

🔴 Live: NATO commander Grynkewich warns Russia attack would be 'utterly futile'

Netanyahu demands probe into Israeli anonymous whistleblowers in 'NAZA' documentary

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Sunday called for an investigation into the anonymous sources featured in…

Prison 'Games of Hope' olympics in Italy unite inmates and staff

Sport has the power to unite, and overcome barriers... In Rome, inmates and prison officers became athletes for the…

Poland: Police foils alleged assassination attempt against PM

Poland's interior ministry said Sunday a man had been detained on suspicion of plotting an attack against Prime…

'Illegal detentions' in India, as protesters allege foul play at Electoral Commission

PRESS REVIEW – Monday, October 12: Widespread protests in India are met with detentions judged "illegal" by the…

Fire ravages oldest covered food market in Paris

Paris Fire Brigade images show flames ravaging the Marché Couvert des Enfants Rouges in the Marais district during the…

Fire destroys historic French market of Enfants-Rouges in Paris

The historic Marché des Enfants-Rouges in central Paris was gutted by fire early on Monday. The market in the Marais…

Are European automakers capable of withstanding Chinese competition?

The Paris Motor Show opens its doors today, and with it come mounting economic and diplomatic issues. The European…

At least 139 migrants die in boat wreck between Djibouti and Yemen

At least 139 migrants died, including 15 children and 84 went missing when an overcrowded boat sank on its way from…

Zelensky says surprised to hear about Trump's 'energy ceasefire' between Ukraine and Russia

Ukrainian power plants were hit by Russian strikes on Sunday, leading to power outages. President Volodymyr Zelensky…

Who is Raphael Glucksmann, winner of the French left presidential primary?

With just six months to go to presidential polls in France, a coalition of centre left parties have chosen their…

France scrambles to deploy supply teachers, but will it be enough to quell student anger?

Student unions in France are hailing what they see as a major concession from the French government after more than two…

Americans Robert E. Hall and Michael Woodford win Nobel Prize in Economics

The 2026 Nobel economics prize has been awarded to US economists ⁠Robert Hall ​and Michael Woodford, the Royal Swedish…