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Europe News

Israel's Rafael threatens to sue France over Paris Air Show shutdown

Rafael and other Israeli arms companies were blocked from exhibiting at the Paris Air Show for refusing to remove attack weapons from display. The firms say the move is discriminatory and are preparing legal action.

17/06/2025

Europe News

Drones take center stage as Europe races to catch up at Paris Air Show

Europe is attempting to close the gap with the U.S. and adapt to a new era of high-intensity warfare.

17/06/2025

Europe News

Two European satellites from Proba-3 mission mimic total solar eclipse

Dubbed Proba-3, the $210 million (€181 million) mission has generated 10 successful solar eclipses so far during the ongoing checkout phase.

16/06/2025

Culture news

Louvre museum closure leaves thousands waiting for emergency meeting

The Louvre Museum in Paris delayed its opening on Monday, leaving thousands of visitors stranded in long, unmoving lines outside the iconic glass pyramid.

16/06/2025

Europe News

Paris Air Show opens with 2,400 exhibitors amid Airbus-Boeing rivalry

The Paris Air Show began with 2,400 exhibitors showcasing innovations. The Airbus-Boeing rivalry heats up amid global tensions and the recent Air India crash.

16/06/2025

Europe News

Former President Sarkozy stripped of Legion of Honour medal

Sarkozy is only the second former French leader to have the Legion of Honour medal taken away - the first was infamous Nazi collaborator Philippe Pétain.

15/06/2025

Climate

What message has the Nice ocean summit sent to COP30 this year?

Campaigners, MEPs and experts made pleas from UNOC3 for oceans to be protected at the climate summit in Brazil.

14/06/2025

Europe News

Top-level UN conference on Palestinian statehood postponed

France and Saudi Arabia were due to co-chair a top-level UN conference on a two-state solution in New York next week, but French President Emmanuel Macron said it has been postponed due to surging tensions in the Middle East.

14/06/2025

Culture news

16th-century shipwreck discovered at record depth off French coast

A 16th-century merchant shipwreck has been discovered 2,567 metres deep off the coast of Ramatuelle in southern France, making it the deepest ever found in French territorial waters.

13/06/2025

Tech News

Tesla drivers in France sue EV maker for becoming ‘far-right symbol’

The legal battle comes after Elon Musk’s support for European far-right parties, support for Donald Trump, and his activities since he entered the political arena.

13/06/2025

Earth News

The race to 30x30: How far behind are we on ocean protection?

A slew of commitments have been made at the UN Ocean Conference this week, with many governments using the opportunity to unveil new MPAs on the international stage.

13/06/2025

Europe News

Italy not liable for Libyan coastguard actions in migrant boat sinking

Since 2017, Italy has supplied Libya with funding, vessels and training as part of an agreement to slow the numbers of migrants crossing the Mediterranean.

12/06/2025

Art

Deep Time II: French artists work underground with no links to world

For the second edition of 'Deep Time', a group of artists will spend nearly two weeks in a cave deep underground at Lombrives in south-eastern France. Their aim is to create a work being cut off entirely from the outside world and all notions of time.

12/06/2025

Europe News

Mental health innovations take centre stage at VivaTech Paris

With nearly 14,000 start-ups, and artificial intelligence stealing the spotlight, this year’s tech fair puts a surprising focus on mental health

11/06/2025

Earth News

Nations issue ‘Nice Wake-Up Call’ on plastic pollution treaty

Countries have shown a united front for ambition after talks on a landmark plastic pollution treaty collapsed last year.

11/06/2025

Europe News

Guterres urges countries to join ocean pact before point of no return

Following 18 new ratifications on Monday, UN chief Guterres said on Tuesday the High Seas Treaty is "within sight" of taking effect. He warned of a 'hard battle' against 'greed', which denies science to oppose the pact.

11/06/2025

Europe News

French Senate backs law to regulate ultra fast fashion

The new legislation would impose eco-taxes, advertising bans, and influencer restrictions, but critics believe the bill falls short of its initial environmental ambitions.

11/06/2025

Europe News

Macron says France will ban social media for under-15s if EU does not

Macron's pledge comes after a 14-year-old pupil fatally stabbed a staff member during a routine bag check at a school in eastern France.

10/06/2025

Europe News

14-year-old kills staff member in French middle school knife attack

The incident occurred as police and staff carried out routine checks aimed at curbing rising school violence.

10/06/2025

Nature

Fossil fuels are being overlooked at UN ocean summit, analysts warn

Oil and gas blocks cover an area the size of Argentina in just 11 ocean ‘frontier regions’, a new report shows.

10/06/2025

Earth News

Brazil and France launch push to put oceans at heart of climate plans

Brazil explicitly included ocean-based actions for the first time in its most recently submitted national climate plan.

10/06/2025

Earth News

Landmark High Seas Treaty now ‘inches away’ from ratification

The High Seas Treaty, adopted in 2023, would allow countries to establish marine protected areas in international waters.

09/06/2025

World

Macron urges global action on climate as US pulls out of funding

Emmanuel Macron criticised the US for withdrawing climate funding and urged nations to agree on protecting the planet at the UN Ocean Conference in Nice.

09/06/2025

Sport

Alcaraz wins longest French Open final against Sinner

It's the first time that Sinner had lost a Grand Slam final, but the fifth time in succession he has now lost to Alcaraz, who clinched the 20th title of his career at the age of 22.

08/06/2025

Europe News

Blue Economy Forum: Macron rebukes climate change deniers

At the Blue Economy Forum's final day in Monaco, leaders urged global action to protect oceans. The Prince of Wales called for 'urgency and optimism', while French President Macron slammed climate deniers, promising 'strong decisions' with other governments soon.

08/06/2025

Sport

Paolini-Errani crowned women's double Paris Open champions

Triumph for the Italian pair of Sara Errani and Jasmine Paolini who won the 2025 edition oft the women's double Roland Garros in Paris

08/06/2025