French Farmers Protest Cow Cull as Lumpy Skin Disease Spreads
Anger is mounting among French farmers after authorities culled entire herds to curb lumpy skin disease. Roadblocks, manure dumping and appeals to the prime minister signal fears of escalation and deep distrust of the government’s response
Record Heat Alerts Issued Across France and Europe as Temperatures Break June Records
With 84 French regions on heat alert and record-breaking temperatures scorched across Spain, Portugal, and Italy, Europe braces for one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory
German Intelligence Report Suggests High Probability of COVID-19 Lab Leak
This classified assessment, which remained undisclosed to the public at the time, was recently revealed by German media outlets. According to the report, the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) had been conducting experiments aimed at enhancing the transmissibility of viruses in humans
France Faces Darkest Year in Three Decades as Lack of Sunshine Raises Health Concerns
The trend has continued into early 2025, exacerbating concerns over the health and psychological effects of prolonged low sunlight exposure. Across the country, nearly all major cities have recorded below-normal sunshine levels over the past 12 months
Evelina Baptiste’s death is a great loss for Dominica: PM Roosevelt Skerrit
Dr. Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of Commonwealth of Dominica termed death of former Chief Magistrate and Director of Public Prosecutions as a huge national loss.
France Declares Bird Flu-Free Status, but Caution Remains
With the bird flu-free status, experts anticipate that some countries, which had imposed trade restrictions on French poultry imports, may now lift these measures, helping to revive the industry
France: Guadeloupe Declares Dengue Epidemic Amid Surge in Rare Virus Strain
In a joint statement issued by the mayors’ association and regional health officials, authorities warned that the uncommon strain raises concerns of severe cases and a high caseload if prevention efforts are not intensified
French Birth Rate Crisis: Unpacking the Decline and Its Broader Implications
This sharp decline, underscored by a falling fertility rate, has provoked political, social, and economic debates, culminating in a renewed national focus on what French President Emmanuel Macron calls “demographic rearmament”
Paris’s Zinc Roofers: A Craft Under Threat and a Bid for UNESCO Heritage Status
Covering approximately 80 percent of the capital’s 128,000 roofs, the zinc contributes to Paris’s signature grey hue, setting it apart from other cities. Delphine Burkli, mayor of Paris’s ninth district, played a key role in initiating the bid to add these roofs to UNESCO’s heritage list