Emmanuel Grégoire inaugurated mayor of Paris

The Socialist succeeds Anne Hidalgo, who led the French capital for 12 years.

French prosecutors open terror probe after Bank of America attack attempt

French anti-terrorism prosecutors have opened an investigation into a suspected attack targeting Bank of America’s Paris headquarters after the reported overnight arrest of a man who allegedly tried to ignite an improvised explosive ‌device outside the US bank’s premises. In an emailed statement to reporters, the national anti-terrorism prosecutor’s office said the investigation involves the suspected attempted destruction by fire or other dangerous means in connection with a terrorist plot, ...

By Reuters

France: Two new arrests over foiled Bank of America attack

French police arrested two more suspects over a foiled attack on Bank of America’s Paris offices. The custody of the first arrested suspect arrested has been extended.

France foils bomb attack outside Bank of America in Paris

French police on Saturday stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a Bank of America branch in Paris. The French counter-terrorism prosecutor's office said it was investigating a "terrorist criminal conspiracy". Nicholas Rushworth and our colleagues from FRANCE 2 report.

By FRANCE24

‘Could have only dreamt of this in Europe’: Early-morning movie show surprises French tourist, post goes viral

Cyprus in advanced talks with France for armoured vehicles

Cyprus is expediating the acquisition of French-made armoured vehicles for the national guard, with discussions taking place under the European Union’s SAFE programme. According to French newspaper La Tribune, the government is seeking to purchase around 80 Griffon vehicles and 100 Serval vehicles from France, some potentially fitted with arms manufacturer Akeron’s MP anti-tank missiles. […]

Former Algerian president Liamine Zeroual dies

Algeria announced three days of national mourning on Sunday after the death of 84-year-old Liamine Zeroual, the former soldier who served as the country's president from 1994 to 1999.

By RFI

Cyprus considering French-made Griffon and Serval armoured vehicles for National Guard

Cyprus is looking to acquire a large number of French-made wheeled armoured vehicles for the National Guard through the European Union’s SAFE mechanism, according to a report by French newspaper La Tribune. The report says Nicosia is considering buying about 80 Griffon vehicles and about 100 Serval vehicles from KNDS France, with some of them […]

By Andreas Pogiatzi

Former Algerian president Liamine Zeroual dies

Born on July 3, 1941 in the eastern city of Batna, Zeroual served in Algeria's National Liberation Army (FLN), which fought for independence from French rule. The post Former Algerian president Liamine Zeroual dies appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Akinbayo Wahab

Experts excited about possible discovery of musketeer d'Artagnan's remains in Maastricht

French experts are reacting with cautious excitement after skeletal remains di

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Bank of America to pay out $72.5m over Epstein lawsuit

Bank of America has reached a $72.5m (£54.6m) settlement in a lawsuit brought on behalf of victims of Jeffrey Epstein, who had accused the bank of facilitating his sex trafficking operation.

By Emmanuel Tetteh