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Elyasse H. and Moad H. were arrested in northern France on Tuesday after police discovered a semi-automatic weapon and hydrochloric acid in their car.

Donald Trump asked world leaders on Saturday to send ships to the Strait of Hormuz to escort tankers.

Polling stations across mainland France have opened for the first round of the municipal elections: while a majority of municipalities will know their mayor as early as Sunday, the outcome in major cities remains highly uncertain.

US Central Command previously stated that 'the loss of the aircraft was not due to hostile fire or friendly fire,' yet Pentagon officials said the crash remains under investigation. The Islamic Resistance in Iraq, meanwhile, claimed to have downed a KC-135.

Candidates in France's municipal elections have made every effort to highlight their local roots, a symbolic asset that signals legitimacy, but is it enough for everyone?

Although it remains a niche market in France, non-alcoholic wine is growing, especially among younger consumers – to the point of attracting some renowned producers.

In fashion, as in life, it is important to know the lines you should not cross. Or else, to do so deliberately.

During a visit to Paris, the Ukrainian president criticized the partial lifting of sanctions on Russian oil. The measure, decided by the US administration in response to soaring prices caused by the war in Iran, strengthens Moscow's position in Ukraine.

Every evening, a new crowd of young creatives packs M8, a billiards hall with six tables located in Paris's 19th arrondissement. As those working in the luxury industry started coming, the venue's original regulars gradually faded away.

South Korea's military said Pyongyang had launched around 10 ballistic missiles on Saturday, as Seoul and Washington kicked off their springtime military drills.

Philosopher Stéphanie Roza and political scientist Amirpasha Tavakkoli explain how, throughout the 20th century, the political turmoil in Iran, torn between modernity and anti-modernity, ultimately led to the victory of the Islamists.

Arrests and pressure are mounting in the oil monarchies, which are facing Iranian airstrikes for the first time. Tourists, as well as journalists, are being accused of 'spreading panic' by sharing footage of the damage.

Trump announced that the US 'totally obliterated every military target' in Iran's 'crown jewel' Kharg Island, which handles almost all of Iran's crude exports. For now, he said he has chosen 'not to wipe out the oil infrastructure,' but if there is any interference with ships crossing through the Strait of Hormuz, he will 'immediately reconsider.'

Four young men were arrested on Friday on suspicion of setting an explosion outside a synagogue. The incident follows a spate of recent targeted attacks on synagogues: in Liege, Belgium, and in Detroit, Michigan.

With US-Israeli strikes against Iran having led to oil prices rising above $100 a barrel, the US has temporarily allowed some Russian oil to be sold despite its sanctions. In response, Emmanuel Macron vowed to keep up pressure on Russia.

Aside from major cities like Paris and Marseille, the local election results from smaller towns like Le Havre and Menton are expected to reveal early political trends ahead of the 2027 presidential and legislative contests.

Emmanuel Macron announced the death of a French service member in a drone strike claimed by a pro-Iranian armed group. Five other soldiers were wounded.

As the war in the Middle East upends the world's energy and transport sectors, the United States announced the authorization of the delivery and sale of Russian crude oil and petroleum products at sea, marking a temporary easing of economic sanctions against Russia over its invasion of Ukraine.

The Musée national du Moyen Age (National Museum of the Middle Ages) welcomes representations of the mythical creature from every culture and era, though even this exploration does not exhaust the mysteries of the legend.

On March 15 and 22, over 48 million voters across more than 34,000 French municipalities will elect their municipal councils and determine the mayors who will represent them for six years. Follow live coverage of the results here.

The Ukrainian president said pressure from the EU to restore the flow of Russian oil through Ukraine's pipeline was akin to 'blackmail.'

Cadmium, pesticides, PFAS (per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances) and other harmful substances permeate our food and contaminate us.

To encourage French citizens, especially young people, to vote in the municipal elections on March 15 and 22, the government is multiplying partnerships with private platforms. The latest: WeWard, an app that encourages walking to polling stations.

'Super happy to beat someone as strong' as Carlos Alcaraz, former number one Daniil Medvedev said on Saturday after the 6-3, 7-6 (7/3) win. 'It's a great feeling.'

On Saturday, Israel kept up strikes on Lebanon as Hezbollah claimed attacks against northern Israel and Beirut said the death toll in the country since March 2 had climbed to 826, including 106 children.

Although the six Gulf countries have diversified their economies, hydrocarbons still account for about 30% of their gross domestic product (GDP). The blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is also preventing them from importing goods, while the region relies on imports for 85% of its food supply.

Since the declassification of the Epstein files, countless internet users have been delving into this massive trove of emails, videos, official reports and personal diaries. This citizen investigation sometimes turns into obsession.

The German philosopher died on Saturday March 14, 2026, at the age of 96 in Starnberg, a spokesperson for the Suhrkamp publishing house said.

Tehran threatened to 'destroy and turn into a pile of ashes' US energy and oil infrastructure in the region after US strikes on the key island on Friday.

The blast occurred in the early hours of Saturday morning and comes after nighttime attacks this week in front of synagogues in the Belgian city of Liege and the Dutch port city of Rotterdam.

Cinematic adaptations have transformed Emily Brontë's 1847 novel from a political firebrand into an innocuous love story, thus stripping the novel of its original edge.

The sociologist describes the Epstein case as 'a circle of male power that is closing ranks against feminist politics.' By exercising this violent domination, money, sexuality, knowledge and relationships become interchangeable forms of capital.

An artifact called the 'talking drum' or 'Djidji Ayôkwé,' the first relic France has officially given back to Côte d'Ivoire, arrived in Abidjan on Friday. After a period of acclimatization, it will go on display at the Museum of Civilizations in April.

The image that was unearthed on Friday is believed to be the first known photograph of the two men with Epstein.

Rivals Christian Estrosi and Eric Ciotti have hurled accusations at each other ever since a pig's head with a Star of David was found in front of Estrosi's home. Several people have been arrested.

The heart of the Lebanese capital has come under Israeli strikes. Early Thursday morning, along the corniche promenade, a double drone strike on a car killed 12 people. Residential buildings believed to be sheltering Hezbollah members were also targeted.

Two weeks after launching the war against Iran alongside Israel, the Trump administration appears not to have anticipated Iranian strikes against neighboring countries, the closure of the Strait of Hormuz or the organized succession within the Iranian regime. It is also becoming clear that the two allies do not share the same priorities.

Doubt has taken root in Lens ahead of the March 15 and 22 municipal elections. A century-old Socialist stronghold, the town with a mining past could fall to the far-right Rassemblement National.

According to a report by a US-based NGO published on February 18, Hong Kong is enabling European products banned from export to Russia to circumvent allied sanctions.

A study conducted in Yellowstone National Park in the United States finds that corvids return to the sites of previous feasts thanks to sophisticated strategies that had completely eluded researchers until now.

In just two weeks of war, Israeli and US forces have fired a record number of missiles to defend against Iranian attacks. As interceptor stocks like the Patriot dwindle, the race is on to replenish supplies.

Menopause remains an unspoken topic within companies, even though it should be treated as an organizational challenge to be addressed collectively, argue researchers Lara Bertola, Akanksha Jalan and Belinda Steffan in an op-ed for Le Monde.

The role of Paris mayor – held by the left since 2001– is coveted not only for being a glamorous position leading one of the world's most visited cities, but also as a past launching pad for the presidency.

The military officer, 60, who took office on March 5 and does not hesitate to voice his disagreement with certain decisions made by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's government, enjoyed widespread popularity in a country where the army is the backbone of society.

Louis Bielle-Biarrey scored four of the 13 tries in a barn-storming encounter in which the lead changed hands numerous times. Meanwhile, Wales tasted Six Nations success for the first time in 1,099 days after blowing away Italy 31-17 in Principality Stadium on Saturday.

Tommy O'Brien scored two of Ireland's six tries at Lansdowne Road as the Irish dashed Scotland's own hopes of the title and the Triple Crown.

The US president's call came after a string of US attacks on the key oil terminal Kharg Island on Friday.

France's foreign minister met with Central African President Faustin-Archange Touadéra on Friday, March 13. The visit signals Paris' intention to reassert its presence in a country that has turned toward Moscow.

Every four years, England, Scotland, Ireland and Wales must contend with players worn out by the British and Irish Lions tour. But Scotland and Ireland are still in with a chance to win the Six Nations ahead of the final matchday on Saturday.

Kyiv is adapting to shifting US priorities as surging oil prices and Washington's temporary approval for the sale of Russian oil stored on tankers ease economic pressure on Moscow.

The Justice Department's investigation was linked to the cost of renovations at the Fed's headquarters. 'This is the antithesis of American justice,' US prosecutor Jeanine Pirro swiftly responded after the documents were made public on Friday, saying the Trump administration would appeal the order.

Sebastian Marset, the most notorious drug baron in the southern part of South America, was arrested on Friday in the upscale neighborhood of Santa Cruz, Bolivia. The Latin American country is the world's third-largest producer of cocaine. The kingpin has a $2 million US bounty on his head for alleged money laundering.

Soaring oil prices have signaled fresh difficulties for African countries that are net fuel importers and that were just recovering from severe crises triggered first by Covid-19 and then by the war in Ukraine.

Since the outbreak of war in the Middle East, most European governments have tried to limit the extra fuel costs motorists face. While France has sought solutions that do not strain public finances, others have taken a more interventionist approach.

Edouard Philippe has made his 2027 presidential election candidacy conditional on his re-election in Le Havre. His young party, Horizons, which touts its local roots, is facing several keys races too.

While the Rassemblement National is fielding candidates in 34 municipalities with over 100,000 residents, its highest hopes lie with Perpignan – already under the party's control – Toulon and Nice. It is mainly focusing on medium-sized cities in the northeast and southeast of France, its two traditional strongholds.

Ten years after Alejandro Aravena, Radic has become the second Chilean to be awarded what is considered the Nobel Prize of architecture.

Ever since Israel and Lebanon signed a theoretical truce in November 2024, which Israel never respected, the international community has stayed almost entirely silent, implicitly accepting the rule of force over international law.

The French military earlier said six soldiers had been injured in a drone attack on troops carrying out a training exercise. A member of the armed forces 'died for France during an attack in the Erbil region of Iraq,' Macron posted on X.