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French prosecutors have launched an investigation into a Russian disinformation campaign targeting centrist candidates in France. The probe aims to uncover the extent of Russian interference in the country's elections.
Polish prosecutors investigating the Jeffrey Epstein affair are collaborating with French prosecutors on a case involving the late model agent Jean-Luc Brunel.
French prosecutors have opened a terror investigation after weapons were discovered in a suspicious car near a synagogue in a Paris suburb. The incident led to the evacuation of approximately 300 people from the area.
French prosecutors announced that the owner of a Russia-linked tanker, detained in France in May, has been fined one million euros.
Following the murder of an 11-year-old girl, France's justice system is under scrutiny and will urgently review 70,000 child abuse cases due to failures in preventing the crime, prompting public outrage and calls for accountability.
French prosecutors have launched an investigation into the treatment of French nationals by Israeli forces during a recent Gaza flotilla incident. The probe follows reports of alleged abuse and torture of activists.
The French National Financial Prosecutor's Office expects to decide by the end of the year whether to prosecute Czech Prime Minister Andrej Babiš over a real estate transaction in the south of France, suspecting him of tax evasion.
French prosecutors have announced that approximately 10 new suspected victims have come forward in their ongoing investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. These individuals are being heard as part of the probe into the late financier's alleged crimes.
French prosecutors have requested a seven-year prison sentence, a €300,000 fine, and a five-year ban from public office for former President Nicolas Sarkozy in his appeal trial concerning alleged Libyan campaign financing, with a verdict expected in November.
French prosecutors have escalated their probe into Elon Musk and his social media platform X to a criminal investigation. They are seeking charges related to alleged child sexual abuse content and data manipulation on the platform.
Elon Musk did not appear for a summons by French prosecutors investigating content on his social media platform X (formerly Twitter) and its AI chatbot Grok. The probe concerns the alleged presence of child pornography and other sexual images on the platforms.
French prosecutors are investigating the luxury properties of Viktor Stromček, former Slovak State Secretary of Transport and Smer party general manager, on the French Riviera. Authorities are examining the suspicious origin of millions of euros used to acquire these properties.
French prosecutors have dropped their investigation into Tony Estanguet, the chief organizer of the Paris 2024 Olympics.
French prosecutors announced new arrests in connection with a thwarted bomb plot in Paris, which is likely linked to threats related to the Iran war. Meanwhile, the global organized crime network has been further exposed with the conviction of Antoine (Tony) Cassis, a cousin of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, in a US court for conspiring to exchange weapons for Colombian cocaine for Assad's allies.
French prosecutors said Saturday they had alerted US authorities to a suspicion that tech tycoon Elon Musk had encouraged controversy over sexualised deepfakes on X to "artificially"...
French prosecutors have alerted US authorities to suspicions that tech billionaire Elon Musk encouraged sexualized deepfakes on social media platform X to "artificially" increase his company's value.
Authorities say the death of a two-week-old in Bordeaux 'does not appear to be linked' to consumption of recalled infant formula, as investigations continue into multiple cases of babies falling ill…
French prosecutors in Brest have demanded a one-year prison sentence and a 150,000-euro fine for the Chinese captain of the oil tanker Boracay, as part of France's crackdown on Russia's 'shadow fleet' for failing to comply with regulations.
The Paris prosecutor's office is investigating new complaints linked to the Epstein files, including a diplomat, and revisiting an earlier investigation.
French prosecutors have launched an investigation into an unprecedented cyberattack on the country's tax administration, which compromised the tax data of nearly 700,000 individuals and businesses.
French prosecutors have launched an investigation into the suicide of a 21-year-old man, whose family claims he endured years of racist harassment.
Serbia's chief organized crime prosecutor, Mladen Nenadić, met with his French counterpart in Paris to discuss the exchange of Sky ECC encrypted communication data. Eurojust supports strengthening cooperation between France and the Western Balkans on this matter.
French prosecutors have requested the lifting of detention for an Algerian official suspected of kidnapping, as France continues efforts to secure the release of journalist Christophe Gleizes held in Algeria.
French prosecutors have launched a 'war crimes' investigation into Israel's treatment of French nationals aboard a Gaza flotilla. The probe will examine allegations of torture and mistreatment of activists during the incident.
French prosecutors have expanded their investigation into an alleged €14 billion share fraud involving Hermès. Three Swiss lawyers have been placed under formal investigation concerning the disappearance of Nicolas Puech’s shares in the luxury group.
French prosecutors in Nanterre have reopened an investigation into singer Patrick Bruel following a previously dismissed rape complaint. This decision comes after new developments in the case.
French prosecutors are requesting that former President Nicolas Sarkozy be sentenced to seven years in prison and fined €300,000, following accusations related to former Libyan leader Moammar Gadaffi.
Elon Musk has publicly lashed out at French prosecutors and judges, using derogatory language in response to their ongoing investigation into his social media platform, X. His comments have drawn criticism and sparked debate over the conduct of public figures.
The European Public Prosecutor's Office (EPPO) has launched an investigation into France's far-right National Rally party and its leader, Jordan Bardella, over suspected fraud related to the misuse of European Parliament funds for media training.
Elon Musk failed to appear before French prosecutors who had summoned him for questioning as part of an investigation into alleged misconduct on his X platform, including issues related to deepfakes and child pornography. The US has also expressed concerns about the French probe.
French and Japanese-owned ships have reportedly made their first crossings through the Strait of Hormuz since the conflict began. This marks a significant development for international shipping in the critical waterway.
Israeli military strikes have intensified in Lebanon, hitting Beirut and southern areas, killing at least 8-10 people. The Lebanese army has redeployed in the south due to an Israeli ground offensive and incursions, as Israel aims to control swathes of the region.
French investigators have searched the Paris offices of Swiss bank Edmond de Rothschild as part of an inquiry into alleged corruption involving a French diplomat named in documents linked to the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
French prosecutors suspect Elon Musk may have encouraged a deepfakes controversy involving X's Grok AI chatbot, which generated images of naked women, to artificially inflate the social media network's value.
French prosecutors have ordered billionaire Vincent Bolloré to stand trial on charges of bribing foreign public officials in Togo and Guinea in 2010, allegedly in exchange for port management contracts.
French investigators are probing an alleged sex-trafficking network operating behind Mohamed Al-Fayed’s luxury establishments, with victims reporting severe abuse.
French prosecutors have requested prison sentences of up to three years for three Moldovan citizens who painted coffins on public buildings in Paris, referencing the war in Ukraine.
French prosecutors have opened an investigation following a cyberattack on the tax authority that allowed access to data of 700,000 citizens and professionals, as announced by the Ministry of Finance.
French prosecutors seek jail time and platform bans for two streamers. They are accused of violent and humiliating online broadcasts involving Jean Pormanove.
Egypt's coach, Hassan, accused officials of unfair treatment and bias towards Lionel Messi after his team squandered a two-goal lead and lost 3-2 to Argentina, leading to their exit from the World Cup. The controversial defeat sparked fury and heartbreak among Egyptian fans and the team.
French pop star Patrick Bruel has been formally charged with rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment. Prosecutors are seeking pre-trial detention for the singer, who appeared before a judge to face the allegations.
HSBC's Swiss unit has been placed under formal investigation by French prosecutors, facing preliminary charges related to allegations linked to former Lebanese central bank governor Riad Salameh.
French prosecutors are investigating possible foreign interference targeting the radical left-wing La France Insoumise (LFI) party, after its leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon claimed three mayoral candidates were targeted due to their support for the Palestinian cause.
French prosecutors are pushing for former President Nicolas Sarkozy to be returned to prison for seven years in connection with the Libya financing case.
French prosecutors have requested a seven-year prison sentence for former President Nicolas Sarkozy, who is again facing legal proceedings. He is accused of charges including criminal organization and embezzlement of public funds.
Following a referral from Sarah el Haïry, the High Commissioner for Children, French prosecutors are investigating the 'Legarçon' forum, an old platform where pedophiles reportedly discuss their relations with children. Authorities intend to shut down the site.
French prosecutors have requested a trial for Francis Heaulme, a 67-year-old serial killer already convicted of eleven murders, in connection with a previously unsolved murder from 1989. Heaulme has been imprisoned since 1992.
Elon Musk honored the final request of 15-year-old Liv Perrotto, a cancer-stricken fan whose biggest dream was to interact with him. Musk responded to her questions and acknowledged her, fulfilling her wish shortly before her passing.
French prosecutors have launched a hate speech investigation into the rolling news channel CNews, controlled by Vincent Bolloré's Vivendi group. The probe follows comments made on the channel, specifically targeting a Black mayor.
French anti-terrorism prosecutors have opened an investigation into a suspected attack targeting Bank of America’s Paris headquarters, following new arrests and ongoing probes into potential Islamist links, with suspicions now pointing towards Iran's Revolutionary Guards.
French prosecutors have alerted US authorities to suspicions that Elon Musk encouraged controversy around sexualized deepfakes on X to boost its valuation, prompting Musk to insult the Paris public prosecutor's office as 'mentally retarded' after they flagged a possible 'artificial evaluation' of X and xAI.
French prosecutors are investigating Elon Musk, suspecting he deliberately fueled outrage over X's Grok AI chatbot generating non-consensual deepfakes of women and girls, allegedly to artificially boost the company's value.
French prosecutors state that two brothers have been detained after a loaded gun, hydrochloric acid, and an Islamic State flag were discovered in their car, indicating a potential 'lethal and antisemitic' plot.
French prosecutors are investigating an alleged network of sexual exploitation created by the Fayed family, suggesting that beneath the glamour of their luxury properties, a disturbing network of abuse may have existed.
Nine recalls have been issued for various products including food, freezers, and cabinets, urging consumers to check their homes for affected items.