Emmanuel Grégoire inaugurated mayor of Paris

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

Long lines, martinis and memories as LA says adieu to cherished restaurant Taix

The 99-year-old Echo Park favorite is being bulldozed for apartments – Angelenos are losing a slice of city history I was not hungry when I arrived at Taix on Thursday night, Los Angeles’s venerable, soon-to-close French restaurant and de facto museum of a long-gone era of fine dining. I’m rarely hungry when I go to Taix. Not because I don’t thoroughly enjoy their french onion soup, the mussels, or the decadent hamburger. I’m not hungry because it’s never my first stop of the night. Taix isn’...

By Dave Schilling in Los Angeles

Europe’s response to Iran war risks becoming its ‘darkest hour’

The European Union (EU) is a bystander in the Iran war, but it might end up sustaining significant collateral damage. On one hand, public opinion across Europe is opposed to a conflict that circumvents the core principles of international law. On the other, the continent remains deeply reliant on the United States for its energy and security needs. A definitive anti-war stance risks alienating President Donald Trump, leaving Europe strategically exposed. Talk about being caught between a rock...

By Sandra Marco Colino

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

Anushka Sharma’s floral top and retro denims steal the show at IPL 2026 opener

Anushka Sharma captivated at IPL 2026, pairing an ₹18K floral Sézane blouse with relaxed bell-bottom denims. This chic, high-low mix exuded effortless French-girl style and everyday comfort. Her natural beauty and candid reactions, alongside Virat Kohli's winning gesture, made for viral moments, highlighting a modern fashion trend towards authenticity and ease.

By TOI LIFESTYLE DESK

France detains two more suspects over foiled Paris Bank of America attack - The Straits Times

France detains two more suspects over foiled Paris Bank of America attack  The Straits Times

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

‘Eroding shield’: Iran’s evolving attack strategy aims for interceptor shortage, report reveals

The Jewish Institute for National Security of America reported that the main concern for the US and Israel in the coming weeks of the war is the impending shortage of interceptors.

Two new arrests over bomb bid outside U.S. bank in Paris

According to a police source, the first suspect said he had been recruited through the Snapchat app to carry out a bombing in exchange for €600 ($692).

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

FM Sybiha: Giving platform to war criminals has nothing to do with free speech

Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha condemned Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s appearance on a major French television channel with propaganda-laden comments, coinciding with the G7 summit in which Ukraine was participating.

Home minister seeks French support for police reform, capacity building - Dhaka Tribune

Home minister seeks French support for police reform, capacity building  Dhaka Tribune

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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Two new suspects arrested over foiled Bank of America bomb plot in Paris - Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

Two new suspects arrested over foiled Bank of America bomb plot in Paris  Daily Mirror - Sri Lanka

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