Six Arrested After Explosive €12m Gold Heist at Lyon Refinery
French police have arrested six suspects after an audacious €12m gold heist at a Lyon-area refinery, where thieves used explosives before being caught following a high-speed chase
French Unions and Farmers Accuse Macron of Softening Stance on EU-Mercosur Deal
An open letter signed by 44 French unions and environmental organizations has accused President Emmanuel Macron of abandoning France’s long-standing opposition to the EU-Mercosur trade deal. The letter, published Tuesday, warns that France’s “red lines” on agricultural and environmental protections are being eroded. The signatories include the Confédération Paysanne, the CGT union, Greenpeace, and France […]
Jannik Sinner and Alexander Zverev Advance to Paris Masters Quarter-Finals
Jannik Sinner cruised past Francisco Cerundolo, while Alexander Zverev defeated Alejandro Davidovich Fokina to reach the Paris Masters quarter-finals, setting up key matchups that could determine the ATP Finals lineup and the battle for the world number one ranking
Two Arrested in €88m Louvre Crown Jewel Heist, Gems Still Missing
Two men have admitted partial involvement in the €88 million crown jewel theft from Paris’s Louvre Museum. While investigators work round the clock, none of the stolen treasures—once owned by French royalty—have yet been recovered, sparking security concerns
Russian Forces Tighten Encirclement of Pokrovsk as Fierce Battles Intensify
Nearly 11,000 Russian troops have concentrated around Pokrovsk in Donetsk Oblast, pushing from multiple directions in a coordinated attempt to encircle the city, while Ukrainian defenders fight to repel infiltrating forces amid constant drone surveillance and heavy fire
France Unveils Upgraded M51.3 Submarine-Launched Missile to Strengthen Nuclear Deterrence
France has officially deployed the M51.3 missile, a modernized version of its submarine-launched strategic weapon, reinforcing national defense capabilities and ensuring long-term nuclear deterrence amid growing international arms modernization efforts.
French Court Orders Apple to Pay €39 Million Over Unfair iPhone Contracts
A French court has ordered Apple to pay €39 million and an €8 million fine for imposing unfair iPhone sales conditions on France’s leading telecom operators, marking a major setback for the tech giant
Belgium’s New F-35 Jets Face Unexpected Problem: Skies Too Small for Training
Belgium’s defence ministry has confirmed its new F-35 fighter jets can’t be used for domestic training due to limited airspace. The issue has triggered criticism from France and reignited debate over Belgium’s choice to buy American-made aircraft over European alternatives
Study Finds Belgium’s ‘€500 Work Bonus’ Goal Already Achieved
A University of Antwerp report has found that 94.5% of unemployed Belgians already earn at least €500 more by working, suggesting the government’s proposed fiscal reform to “make work pay” is unnecessary and politically overstated