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PRESS REVIEW – Wednesday, October 21: The identities of some 300 suspects from Saturday's riots are emerging in the Paris courts.

French President Emmanuel Macron took aim at world leaders including US President Donald Trump for trying to exploit the riots and looting that broke out alongside peaceful demonstrations in France Saturday for their own political advantage.

US envoy Steve Witkoff is in Saint Petersburg, holding talks with Russian president Vladimir Putin.

US envoy Steve Witkoff held talks with Russian President Vladimir Putin in St.

Egypt may be about to join the war against Houthis.

As SpaceX reports blockbuster quarterly earnings, CEO Elon Musk floats the possibility of merging the rocketry and AI firm with his electric car company Tesla.

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has vowed a "massive" police deployment for the fresh demonstrations called for Saturday by the "Yellow Vest" movement.

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he had secured the delivery of an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain.

Italy approved troop deployment after intense riots in Milan.

US Special Envoy Steve Witkoff is headed to Russia today to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin for peace talks.

Saudi artists Reem Ali and Bashaer Hawsawi are showing installations that explore the domestic space, feminine spheres and the emotionally charged meaning of the table, in a group show presented by the Villa Hegra as part of the Asia Now art fair in Paris.

French prime minister Sebastien Lecornu and Interior Minister Laurent Nunez both faced tough questions from members of parliament over the handling of last weekend's violence.

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Tuesday announced the deployment of 500 troops to Milan to assist police following clashes in the city.

Paris Saint-Germain beat FC Barcelona (4-2) and have moved to the top of the Champions League table.

US special envoy Steve Witkoff will meet Russian President Vladimir Putin in Saint Petersburg Wednesday after talks with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Oslo.

Boeing's largest 737 Max jet has cleared a major regulatory hurdle, with US aviation authorities approving the Max 10 for passenger service on Tuesday after nearly a decade of delays.

After implementing curfews in cities across France to prevent a continuation of the weekend's violence and looting, French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu prepared to meet with trade union organisations on Wednesday to discuss protest security and respon…

Italy announced tougher security measures on Tuesday after weekend riots in Milan left more than 100 police officers injured and shops looted.

Nigeria has confirmed its first Ebola case in Africa's latest outbreak, while Kenya reported its ninth infection, raising fears of further spread across the continent.

Two weeks out from the Midterm elections, there’s bipartisan pushback against data centers that suck the water and power out of communities.

In tonight's programme, Nigeria confirms its first Ebola case in the midst of an outbreak that began in DRC Congo in mid-May.

Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier.

Paris Saint-Germain came from behind to beat Barcelona 4-2 in a Champions League thriller on Tuesday, handing the Catalans their first defeat of the season.

President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva’s campaign is preparing to request the annulment of right-wing rival Flavio Bolsonaro's candidacy over alleged social media interference from US tech giant Meta as Brazil’s presidential race intensifies ahead of Sunday’s

Egypt's parliament on Monday delayed a debate on President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi's request to authorise military support for Saudi Arabia until next week, state media reported, after an emergency session ended without a decision a day earlier.

The US Federal Aviation Administration has given final approval for the 737-10, the largest model in Boeing's best-selling Max family.

A video showing French riot police violently beating a 26-year-old street medic in Paris has gone viral, with social media users falsely claiming he died from his injuries.

With the midterm elections fast approaching, US President Donald Trump is stumping for candidates in states that he won by double digits in 2024.

Italy on Tuesday approved the deployment of 500 troops to Milan after violent clashes as fuel price protests hit pasta production and food deliveries in southern Italy.

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu on Tuesday vowed a "massive" police presence at fresh protests called for the coming weekend, as he faced criticism over the handling of recent street violence.

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu basked in Donald Trump's endorsement on Monday ahead of close-fought elections, airing a phone call in which the US president predicted he would win and suggested they may again attack Iran together.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky was meeting US special envoy Steve Witkoff on Tuesday in a bid to rescue relations that have sunk to new lows as President Donald Trump has courted Moscow and Kyiv has complained about Washington withholding vital de…

Since the 17th of October over 2,000 people have been placed in police custody in France.

Paris police ordered a new curfew for parts of the city for Tuesday overnight, after one the previous night that authorities said resulted in calm being restored following weekend riots and looting.

French police are turning to social media to identify and arrest suspects linked to last weekend’s looting and unrest.

At least 153 people have been killed in a drone strike on a market in the disputed Abyei region, where a fire at a nearby fuel depot continued to burn on Tuesday.

French cities that imposed a curfew Monday saw a generally calm night, after October 17 protests devolved into violent riots this past weekend.

Genie Godula is pleased to welcome François Gouyette, former French ambassador to the UAE and Saudi Arabia.

With US President Donald Trump’s approval rating falling to a record low of 31%, Republicans are facing mounting concerns ahead of November’s midterm elections.

In this week's edition of France in Focus, our reporters uncork the demanding world of sommellerie.

French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu said Tuesday authorities would mobilise a "massive" security presence next weekend, with organisers announcing plans for new protests after riots erupted on the sidelines of nationwide demonstrations.

We take a look at who is responsible for the violence that broke out in France on October 17.

This weekend's rioting in France highlighted failings in the security services' ‌handling of ‌threats posed by looters, said Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu said Tuesday during a session of the National Assembly that authorities would mobilise a "massive" security presence next weekend after organisers announced plans for new protests.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Norway Tuesday to meet with US envoys in order to put diplomacy back on a "more constructive path”, Oslo officials said.

Donald #Trump seizes on unrest in #France to attack immigration and the #Democrats, using the issue as a campaign message ahead of the November 3 US #midterms.

Canada's province of Alberta rejected a plan to hold a binding independence referendum, results showed Tuesday, a win for unity as the country faces worsening ties with the United States.

French President Emmanuel Macron has secured the delivery of an additional 200,000 tonnes of diesel per month from the United Arab Emirates and Bahrain, the French presidency said on Tuesday.