
Tag: Vaccinations
French cement giant Lafarge faces closing arguments over terrorism financing allegations
The Lafarge trial reaches a decisive phase as prosecutors present their closing case, accusing the French cement manufacturer of indirectly funding terrorism in Syria by paying armed groups to safeguard its operations during the civil war
Brigitte Macron Apologises After Slur Against Feminist Activists Sparks Backlash
Brigitte Macron apologised for remarks made about feminist activists after a video went viral, sparking outrage across France. While expressing regret for hurting women, she defended her comments as private, fuelling debate on accountability, feminism, and public conduct
Louvre Shuts Doors as Workers Strike Over Safety and Staffing Concerns
Hundreds of Louvre employees walked out in protest over staffing shortages and overcrowding, shutting the museum and turning away visitors eager to see its iconic masterpieces during the holiday season
France Heightens Hanukkah Security After Bondi Beach Shooting Sparks Global Alarm
French authorities tightened security around Hanukkah events after the Bondi Beach shooting raised fears of copycat attacks, deploying police nationwide as Jewish communities gathered under heightened protection amid ongoing concerns over antisemitism and extremist violence
Cocaine Use Surges Across France, Exposing Deepening Drug Normalisation
Cocaine is no longer confined to France’s wealthy city centres. Official data and frontline testimony show growing use across all social groups, fuelling organised crime and challenging long-held assumptions about who consumes — and pays for — illegal drugs