English

Estelle Nilsson-Julien

France

Hundreds of foreign doctors go on hunger strike in France

Although Emmanuel Macron's government pledged last year to give them more protection, some still earn three times as little as their colleagues.

United Kingdom

UK government launches ad campaign in Iraq to reduce Channel crossings

The move comes as British Prime Minister Keir Starmer attempts to crack down on smuggling gangs.

United Kingdom

Belfast factory to supply Ukraine with 5,000 air defence missiles

The move comes as part of the UK's four-point roadmap to 'reach peace and defend Ukraine'.

World News

Former FIFA leaders Blatter and Platini in court over €2.1m payment

The two men were acquitted almost three years ago, but the Swiss Attorney General's Office and FIFA appealed against the decision.

ADVERTISEMENT

France

France set to 'reexamine' historic 1968 migration pact with Algeria

The announcement comes after years of diplomatic friction that came to a head over a recent stabbing.

France

French researchers sentenced for attack on Russian Marseille consulate

While there was no damage or injuries, the Russian consulate's avenue was cordoned off for several hours on Monday to allow bomb disposal experts to intervene.

France

102-year-old Frenchman seeks reparation for WWII forced labour

The centenarian was sent in 1943 from Marseille to Germany, where he worked unpaid for more than two years in a chemical plant. His lawyer says France would be in breach of international law by refusing to pay the sum.

Turkey

Turkey's Galatasaray accuses Jose Mourinho of 'racist comments'

The Portuguese coach, who once declared himself to be "the Special One," was fined and suspended earlier in the season for a tirade against local match officials and the league.

United Kingdom

Starmer pledges to raise UK defence spending to 2.5% of GDP by 2027

The UK prime minister committed to a bump in the country's budget for defence ahead of his meeting with US President Donald Trump at the White House.

Czech Republic

EU subsidy fraud ring worth €160 million uncovered in Czech Republic

A core group of 16 suspects have been charged with corruption, subsidy fraud, damaging the financial interests of the EU and money laundering.

France

What is the story behind France's largest child sexual abuse case?

Months after the Gisèle Pelicot case rocked France, Le Scouarnec is accused of raping or abusing 299 victims, most of them young children at the time.

EuroVerify

Fact check: What is the truth behind Trump’s claims on Ukraine?

Three years after Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine, Euroverify has debunked a series of false claims made by US President Donald Trump.

Rwanda

Rwanda suspends Belgian aid programme over DRC war comments

Belgium has angered Rwanda by condemning its role in backing the M23 rebels in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

France

Minister to meet Air France executives over sexual harassment claims

Philippe Tabarot will also talk to staff at the airline, after female employees told Radio France that they had been sexually harassed.

France

French lawmakers debate ban on religious clothing in sports

The measures have sparked controversy, with critics labelling the proposal a “hijab ban,” warning it would disproportionately target women of Muslim faith.

France

Suspected IS militants on trial for kidnapping French journalists

The abductees testifying at the trial insisted they were sure in their identification of those who kidnapped them.

EuroVerify

Fact check: Are Europeans being forced to eat dangerous insects?

Misleading online claims are alleging that dangerous insect-based products have been green-lit for the European market.

USA

White House bars AP reporter over 'Gulf of America' stance

Donald Trump last month signed an executive order renaming the Gulf of Mexico to “Gulf of America”. The Associated Press has thus far continued to use the original name while acknowledging Trump's change.

Russia

Four Russian nationals behind 8Base ransomware arrested, says Europol

A complex international operation involving 14 coordinated law enforcement agencies led to the arrest of four Russian nationals behind the 8Base ransomware group.

France

French PM says he will sue over school abuse cover-up allegations

François Bayrou rejected accusations he covered up sexual abuse in a school his children attended, stating he would sue the media outlet behind the story for defamation.

ADVERTISEMENT