New French Book Offers Guidance on Avoiding Common Relationship Mistakes
As Valentine’s Day approaches, a new French book explores how couples can overcome misunderstandings and strengthen emotional bonds. Author Stéphanie Brillant highlights practical conflict-resolution strategies, emphasizing communication, empathy, and self-awareness as key tools for sustaining healthy and fulfilling relationships
France Seizes Russian Shadow Fleet Oil Tanker Grinch in Mediterranean Crackdown
France’s navy interdicted the Russian-linked tanker Grinch in the western Mediterranean, diverting it to port amid investigations into alleged false flagging and sanction violations as part of a broader crackdown on Moscow’s shadow fleet
France Rejects World Cup Boycott Calls Amid Trump Greenland Dispute
As political tensions rise between France and the United States over Greenland, Paris insists sport must remain separate from diplomacy, rejecting calls to boycott the World Cup while critics urge FIFA and teams to take a stand
France Begins On-Water Interceptions to Halt Small Boat Migrant Crossings
France has carried out its first on-water interception of a suspected migrant “taxi-boat”, signalling a major change in strategy as Paris and London seek to curb dangerous Channel crossings and dismantle increasingly sophisticated smuggling networks
Farmers End Brussels Airport Cargo Protest After Days of Disruption
Traffic has returned to normal at Brussels Airport’s cargo area after farmers ended their protest against EU trade and agricultural policies, which had caused delays and congestion while drawing attention to concerns over standards, regulations, and sustainability
Paris Agricultural Show Proceeds Without Cows Amid Disease Fears
An outbreak of lumpy skin disease in France has forced organisers of the Paris Agricultural Show to bar cattle this year, highlighting growing biosecurity challenges for Europe’s farming sector and prompting debate over animal health safeguards
Six Off-Piste Skiers Killed in Deadly Avalanche Weekend in French Alps
Six skiers died in separate avalanche incidents in the French Alps over the weekend, despite official warnings against off-piste skiing. Rescue teams battled deep snow and hazardous conditions, highlighting the growing dangers facing winter sport enthusiasts
Malaysia Airlines A350 Makes Emergency U-Turn to Paris After Technical Issue
A Malaysia Airlines Airbus A350 bound for Kuala Lumpur was forced to turn back to Paris after a technical issue affected its guidance system. The aircraft remained airborne to reduce fuel weight before landing safely with no injuries reported
French Farmers Flood Paris With Tractors Over EU–Mercosur Trade Deal
French farmers brought Paris to a standstill by blocking iconic landmarks with tractors, protesting an EU–Mercosur trade deal they fear will hurt incomes and criticizing the government’s response to a cattle disease outbreak