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Texas public school libraries are experiencing a surge in book bans, a trend seen across the United States since Donald Trump's presidency.

The arrest of Kobili Traoré, previously declared criminally insane for the murder of Sarah Halimi, has incited outrage among French right-wing politicians over issues of public safety.

Ursula von der Leyen announced that the EU will provisionally implement the free trade agreement with Mercosur after Uruguay became the first country to ratify the accord.

The Ghanaian Foreign Minister has called on Ukraine to free two Ghanaian prisoners of war.

In Chamonix, France, an avalanche temporarily buried two skiers on a busy slope, but they managed to free themselves before rescue teams arrived.

Franck Longo, the mayor of Fontaine near Grenoble, is taking a tough stance against drug dealers, conducting regular operations with the local police to assert control over drug trafficking in his community.

An investigation has been launched in Lyon after a man shouted 'Free Palestine' while making a Nazi salute in front of a rabbi, who subsequently filed a complaint.

Right-wing protesters in France are set to march in memory of a nationalist activist who died under controversial circumstances, prompting debates about free speech and public safety.

Venezuela's National Assembly has approved an amnesty law that aims to release hundreds of political prisoners, marking a significant policy shift in the country.

French President Emmanuel Macron criticized social media companies at the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi, claiming they falsely promote themselves as champions of free speech while operating biased algorithms.

Macron criticized the argument for absolute free speech on social media, highlighting the harmful impact of algorithms.

The article critiques local election candidates in France who promise free public services, arguing that it reflects a deeper issue of accountability and funding.

Three individuals have been taken into police custody after the letters "Marseille" were vandalized with the Palestinian flag and the slogan "Free Palestine."

French clarinetist Michel Portal, a prominent figure in contemporary jazz, has passed away at the age of 90.

Icelandic musician Ásgeir discusses his new album 'Julia', composed entirely in English, and his evolution as an artist.

French clarinetist Michel Portal, a prominent figure in contemporary jazz, has died at the age of 90.

The article discusses the death of a 23-year-old nationalist activist, Quentin, who died after being assaulted during a protest against a leftist speaker, raising issues of radical left influence in higher education.

Michel Portal, a highly regarded clarinetist and pioneer of free jazz, passed away at the age of 90.

The editorial discusses the death of Quentin, framing him as a martyr for free speech in the context of leftist anti-fascism and calling out societal complicity in failing to acknowledge the implications of this event.

France is witnessing a surge in alcohol-free establishments, reflecting a shift in the drinking habits among younger generations.

The supply of 10,000 free condoms provided in the Olympic villages for the 2026 Winter Games was completely depleted within three days, despite only 2,900 athletes participating.

The EU faces a significant dilemma over how to protect its economy while maintaining principles of free trade and open markets amidst shifting global economic dynamics.

The counting of votes has commenced in Bangladesh during its first free election in 17 years, marking a significant political moment for the country.

Russia has fully blocked access to WhatsApp as part of its ongoing efforts to suppress free expression.

A scandal looms over the results of the figure skating ice dance at the Milan Cortina Olympics, following the tense performances in the final free dances which culminated in a gold medal for French skaters Laurence Fournier Beaudry and Guillaume Cizeron.

The Île-de-France region has launched a free carpooling service, called Covoit IDFM, to centralize various previously subsidized carpooling options and encourage this practice, particularly in areas with less transportation access.

The European Parliament has approved a support plan for the ailing wine sector, focusing on vine uprooting and promoting alcohol-free wine production.

Pierre Wolnik, a former French free-fall world champion, tragically died at 37 after his parachute failed to deploy during a jump from a helicopter in Mont Blanc.

Five former agents in Marseille have been convicted for accepting illegal fees for access to a waste disposal site that was supposed to be free.

European potato producers are facing a crisis due to overproduction and falling prices, leading to protests and calls for action.

Croatia's futsal team will compete for their first medal in history against France at the Euro Championship in Ljubljana today.

A Paris court has dismissed a lawsuit from the descendants of an Iraqi Jewish family seeking compensation for their Baghdad villa occupied rent-free by France's embassy, with plans for an appeal.

Over 300 political prisoners have been released in Venezuela, yet many face restrictions prohibiting public speech and require regular court appearances, with hundreds still incarcerated.

The Croatian futsal team, after losing to Spain, will vie for the bronze medal against the loser of the match between France and Portugal on Saturday.

The US has renewed the African Growth and Opportunity Act, enabling 32 African countries to have duty-free access to its market through the end of the year.

Telegram co-founder Pavel Durov criticized France as 'not free' following a police raid on Musk's X offices in Paris related to a probe over alleged inappropriate content generated by Grok AI.

OpenAI plans to test advertising in ChatGPT for discounted subscribers and free users in the US to help finance its massive AI investment costs.

In a press conference, Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado asserted that the remnants of what she calls a 'criminal regime' would be gradually dismantled, allowing for the possibility of free elections in a complex but inevitable process.

The EU member states have overwhelmingly supported a significant free trade agreement with Latin American countries after 25 years of negotiations, raising questions about the future of opposition to the deal.

In the dead of night, an anonymous collective covers walls tagged by the far left with blue-white-red stickers saying "Free France" in response to "Free Gaza", aiming to reclaim public space and defend secularism and freedom.

The decrease in the interest rate of the Livret A starting February 1, 2026, will lead to lower returns on several tax-exempt savings products such as the Sustainable and Solidarity Development Booklet (LDDS), the youth booklet, and the Housing Savings Account (CEL).

More than 70 tractors gathered in Lyon to protest against the Mercosur free trade agreement and the declining prices affecting farmers.

Farmers in France staged a silent yet tense protest with their heavy tractors outside the National Assembly in Paris, highlighting their concerns over an impending free trade agreement with the EU that they believe threatens their profession.

Iran's government has jammed the Starlink satellite service, which was made available for free to Iranians, prompting citizens to find ways to bypass the censorship after severe internet restrictions were imposed.

France's minority government faces pressure from farmer protests and two motions of no confidence ahead of the signing of the Mercosur agreement, which is perceived as a humiliation.

Farmers in France continue to protest against economic challenges and their opposition to a free trade agreement, despite tractors leaving Paris after a rally organized by FNSEA and JA unions.

The French data protection authority CNIL has fined Free Mobile 27 million euros and Free 15 million euros for security breaches related to subscriber data following a massive data theft.

The upcoming free trade agreement between the EU and Mercosur faces strong opposition from European farmers, unlike the largely supportive stance of South American farmers.

This year's International Agriculture Show in Paris will be historic as it will be the first time cows are absent due to an outbreak of lumpy skin disease.

European countries are unevenly equipped to handle the free trade agreement with Mercosur set to be signed in Paraguay on January 17, highlighting specific challenges faced by EU members.