France

Marine Le Pen at defense in Paris courtroom during appeal trial for alleged EU funds misuse, with prosecutor addressing judges.

Prosecution seeks four years in prison for Marine Le Pen on appeal

03 फरवरी 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया AI द्वारा उत्पन्न छवि

At the Paris appeal trial for the Front National parliamentary assistants case, prosecutors on February 3, 2026, requested four years in prison, including one year firm, and five years of ineligibility against Marine Le Pen, without provisional execution. The case concerns an alleged system of diverting European funds from 2004 to 2016 to finance the party. The court of appeal's decision is expected before summer.

Ten men charged over abuse of 5-year-old in Lille chemsex party

On February 14, 2025, a 5-year-old child was subjected to rapes and sexual assaults during a chemsex party in Lille, held in an Airbnb rental. His father stands accused of handing him over to a group of men under the influence of psychotropic substances. Ten suspects have been placed under investigation for these heinous acts, which sources close to the case describe as beyond comprehension.

An Iranian agency publishes image of French military base

03 फरवरी 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया

The Iranian news agency Fars News Agency, close to the regime, published a satellite photograph on Monday evening of the Al Dhafra air base in the United Arab Emirates, which hosts French forces. Emmanuel Macron reacted on Tuesday, stating that France remains «very vigilant» and ensures optimal security for its troops deployed in the region for counter-terrorism efforts.

Europe

Teacher stabbed by 14-year-old student in Sanary-sur-Mer

राजनीति

Philippe Bergerot calls for strengthening cancer prevention at local level

राजनीति

Jean Gatty proposes Buffett-inspired law for 2026 budget

Gilles Bourdouleix seeks sixth term in Cholet despite conviction

Gilles Bourdouleix, mayor of Cholet since 1995, announced on January 16 his bid for a sixth term in the municipal elections. Convicted on January 29 for the fatal fireworks accident on July 14, 2022, he faces an unusually hostile environment with seven competing lists. One of them is led by former deputies aiming to replace him.

Émile's grandparents request new searches in the investigation

02 फरवरी 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया

The lawyers for Émile Soleil's grandparents submitted hundreds of pages of requests to the investigating judges on Friday, including new searches and massive DNA sampling around the Haut-Vernet hamlet. Anne and Philippe Vedovini, who have joined as civil parties, believe some sites were inadequately examined after the child's disappearance on July 8, 2023. They aim to revive the probe into their grandson's death, where only a piece of skull has been recovered.

Bruno Retailleau nears announcement of presidential bid

Bruno Retailleau, leader of the Les Républicains party, is poised to enter the race for the 2027 French presidency. After months of hesitation, he has solidified his decision over the holidays, with an announcement expected in days or weeks.

Elon Musk integrates xAI into SpaceX to build space data centers

02 फरवरी 2026 AI द्वारा रिपोर्ट किया गया

Elon Musk has announced the absorption of his AI company xAI into SpaceX, his space firm, to develop data centers in orbit. The merger aims to meet the growing electricity demand for AI by combining space-based solar power and orbital infrastructure. The project aligns with Musk's broader ambitions for space exploration.

03 फरवरी 2026 20:27