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🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Municipal elections in Marseille: a former deputy of Benoît Payan convicted of violence is running in the northern districts

Sébastien Jibrayel, a former sports deputy in Marseille, condemned for group violence, is running for local office in the city’s northern districts under the leadership of Samia Ghali.

Mar 2 • 15:10 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

The French embassy advises citizens to leave Iraq via Turkey

The French embassy is advising its citizens to exit northern Iraq through Turkey due to a deteriorating security situation in the region.

Mar 2 • 13:53 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Massacre in South Sudan: 169 killed in the north

At least 169 people have been killed by armed attackers in northern South Sudan, with the death toll expected to rise as more bodies may still be discovered.

Mar 2 • 12:46 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Colombia: Volcano erupts in country’s north

A volcano in northern Colombia has erupted, causing potential hazards to the surrounding areas.

Feb 26 • 16:58 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A man shot in the northern districts of Marseille

A 27-year-old man was shot and hospitalized in critical condition in the northern neighborhoods of Marseille.

Feb 23 • 10:37 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

From the 'Breton Problem' to the 'Breton Model': How Cooperatives Revolutionized Agriculture in Northern Finistère

The article discusses the transformation of agriculture in Northern Finistère, France, through the rise of cooperatives after World War II.

Feb 23 • 07:23 UTC
🇱🇻 LSM
Sports

The Winter Olympics conclude in Northern Italy - France takes over the relay

The Winter Olympics concluded in Northern Italy with a ceremonial finale featuring music from Giuseppe Verdi and the transfer of the Olympic flag to France.

Feb 22 • 16:59 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

North: a terrorist attack plan thwarted by the DGSI, two 16-year-old minors arrested

Two 16-year-old minors were arrested in northern France for a foiled terrorist attack plot targeting a shopping center in Lille, involving the creation of an explosive called TATP.

Feb 20 • 19:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Denmark immobilizes a container ship under Iranian flag coming from Russia 'not properly registered'

Danish maritime authorities have immobilized a container ship linked to Iran, which was incorrectly registered, while navigating in the Kattegat region.

Feb 19 • 20:51 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
National & Local

Why is the new storm affecting France and Spain called 'Pedro'?

The new storm named 'Pedro' is expected to bring strong winds and snowfall to northern Spain and parts of France, highlighting the naming convention used for significant weather events.

Feb 17 • 15:13 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Sweden: A man suspected of prostituting his wife to 100 men placed in provisional detention

A man in northern Sweden has been placed in provisional detention on charges of pimping after his wife reported him for facilitating her prostitution to over 100 men.

Feb 16 • 21:46 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Can the Winter Olympics survive the climate crisis?

The Winter Olympics, currently held in northern Italy, face significant challenges due to climate change, relying heavily on artificial snow production.

Feb 16 • 15:35 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Marseille: a man seriously injured by gunfire in a neighborhood of the northern districts

A man in his forties is in critical condition after being shot in the northern suburbs of Marseille.

Feb 16 • 13:42 UTC
🇦🇷 Clarin (ES)
National & Local

Lille: the French gem of the best fries, Flemish architecture, and a gathering passage for artists

Lille, a city in northern France near the Belgian border, is celebrated for its charming architecture, friendly locals, and delicious fries, all of which contribute to its popular appeal as a university town.

Feb 16 • 09:01 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Snow and ice: ÃŽle-de-France and Paris placed on orange alert

ÃŽle-de-France and Paris have been placed on orange alert due to snow and ice conditions affecting eleven departments in northern France.

Feb 14 • 16:31 UTC
🇱🇹 15min
World

"I have never seen anything like this": storms caused chaos in Spain and France

Severe storms in Southern France, Northern Spain, and parts of Portugal have disrupted transportation and left many households without power.

Feb 13 • 09:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Dagens Nyheter
National & Local

More Winter Tourists to Sweden – French People Want to Go North

An increasing number of French tourists are traveling to Sweden during the winter to experience natural phenomena such as the Northern Lights and engage in activities like dog sledding and fishing.

Feb 12 • 13:10 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Cameras Mounted on the Necks of 12 Grizzlies Reveal the Behind-the-Scenes of Their Life in the Arctic

Researchers from Washington State University have attached cameras to the necks of 12 Arctic grizzly bears to observe their behavior during the short summer months in northern Alaska.

Feb 11 • 08:58 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Humanitarian crisis in northern Syria leaves Kurdish refugees stranded

A humanitarian crisis in northern Syria has left Kurdish refugees stranded, despite a recent agreement aimed at allowing their return.

Feb 9 • 13:22 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Flash floods sweep northern Morocco, killing at least four including toddler

Flash floods in northern Morocco have resulted in the deaths of at least four people, including a toddler, as authorities continue to assess the damage and search for a missing individual.

Feb 8 • 21:58 UTC
🇦🇷 La Nacion (ES)
Sports

What channel is broadcasting France vs. Ireland for the 2026 Rugby Six Nations today

The inaugural match of the 2026 Six Nations, featuring rugby powers from Northern Hemisphere, between France and Ireland is set to take place today at 17:10 (Argentina time) at the Stade de France in Paris.

Feb 5 • 13:09 UTC
🇪🇸 El País
Sports

Dupont's France wants to take over the northern hemisphere

The French rugby team aims to win back-to-back titles for the first time since 2007 with the return of their leader and a new generation of players.

Feb 5 • 04:30 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

In pictures: Northern Morocco floods force evacuation of 50,000 people

Heavy rains in northern Morocco have led to significant flooding, resulting in the evacuation of 50,000 residents and deployment of the army for relief efforts.

Feb 4 • 10:36 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Crime & Justice

Ten men indicted for drugging and raping a 5-year-old boy in France

Ten men have been indicted in Lille, northern France, for drugging and raping a five-year-old boy during a party, a case involving the child's alleged father that has shocked the nation.

Feb 3 • 18:34 UTC
🇸🇪 Aftonbladet
Crime & Justice

Five-year-old victim – indictment in French rape scandal

Ten men in northern France are charged with the rape of a five-year-old boy, following an investigation into a case from February last year involving the use of chemical substances for aggravated sexual violence against the child.

Feb 3 • 12:54 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Sports

Winter Olympics to showcase Italian venues and global tensions

The 2026 Milan-Cortina Winter Olympics will feature various existing venues across northern Italy, highlighting the event's return to the European Alps amidst global tensions.

Feb 3 • 04:21 UTC
🇬🇷 Naftemporiki
National & Local

TITAN concludes acquisition of Vracs De L’Estuaire in France

TITAN Group has finalized its acquisition of Vracs de L’Estuaire, a cement company in Northern France, as part of its growth strategy to enhance its product offerings in the French market.

Feb 2 • 12:02 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
World

Civilians flee Kurdish-held region in northern Syria ahead of army deadline

Civilians are evacuating from a Kurdish-controlled area in northern Syria as a government-imposed deadline approaches.

Jan 16 • 13:54 UTC
🇩🇪 Die Welt
Crime & Justice

Paris expels ten Brits for actions against migrant boats

The French government has expelled ten British activists for allegedly destroying refugee boats and inciting public disorder along the northern French coast.

Jan 14 • 12:06 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Thailand: a train accident leaves at least 22 dead

At least 22 people were killed and over thirty others injured in a train accident caused by the collapse of a crane in northern Thailand.

Jan 14 • 04:34 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Nigeria reopens some schools in the north despite kidnap threats

Nigeria has decided to reopen certain schools in the northern region despite ongoing threats of kidnapping.

Jan 13 • 11:47 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Syria: the army demands Kurdish forces to withdraw from an area east of Aleppo

The Syrian army has requested Kurdish forces to withdraw from an area they control between eastern Aleppo and the Euphrates after violent clashes forced them out of the main northern city.

Jan 13 • 10:05 UTC
🇬🇧 Guardian
World

Germany braces for more heavy snowfall as Storm Goretti hits northern Europe

Germany anticipates heavy snowfall of up to 20cm as Storm Goretti impacts north-western Europe, following high winds that left many homes in France without power.

Jan 9 • 15:13 UTC
🇬🇷 To Vima
World

Snowstorm – mammoth sweeps northern Europe

A snowstorm named Goretti has severely affected many countries in northern Europe, leaving thousands without electricity, closing schools, and suspending train services in France, Britain, and Germany amidst high winds and heavy snowfall.

Jan 9 • 13:55 UTC
🇭🇷 Index.hr
World

A violent storm hits France and Britain, see the footage

Powerful winds struck France and the UK today as Storm Goretti affected Northern Europe, causing hundreds of thousands of households to lose electricity.

Jan 9 • 10:05 UTC
🇬🇷 Proto Thema
World

Hundreds of thousands without power in France and Britain due to Storm Goretti

Storm Goretti is causing severe damage with wind gusts of up to 213 km/h, leading to power outages for thousands of households and train cancellations in Northern Europe, alongside a red alert for dangerous weather conditions in Britain.

Jan 9 • 09:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

The weather on Thursday, January 8: northern France under the threat of storm Goretti

On January 8, northern France faces the approaching storm Goretti, with increasing rain and wind while the winter chill subsides across much of the country.

Jan 7 • 16:44 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Life & Tech

Versailles, Chambord, Chantilly... the poetic images of French castles under the snow

A fluffy blanket of snow has covered northern and western France, highlighting the beauty of its most famous castles like Chambord and Chantilly.

Jan 7 • 13:33 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
National & Local

Snowfall shut downs Paris and northern Europe

Heavy snowfall has caused significant disruptions in Paris and across northern Europe, affecting travel and daily life.

Jan 7 • 11:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Syria: schools and administrations closed in Aleppo

In Aleppo, northern Syria, schools, government offices, and the airport are closed following recent violence that resulted in nine deaths, as government and Kurdish forces clash sporadically.

Jan 7 • 09:51 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

LIVE - Snow and ice: a new episode expected in the north and west of France, disruptions expected

Snow and ice are anticipated to impact northern and western France, particularly in the Paris Basin and Massif Central, with moderate snowfall expected to last for 3 to 4 hours.

Jan 7 • 06:00 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

A New Snow Offensive Approaches: Discover the Weather for January 7

New snowfalls are expected in northern France, the Paris region, and the Central Massif due to a new oceanic disturbance bringing cold air.

Jan 6 • 20:33 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

Marseille: six months after the July 8 fire, victims denounce "extreme slowness" of procedures

Six months after a fire in northern Marseille, residents of Estaque are voicing their frustrations over the slow insurance procedures that are hindering the rehabilitation of affected homes.

Jan 6 • 17:26 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
World

Syria: Four people die in clashes between government forces and Kurds in Aleppo

Four people were killed on Tuesday during clashes between government forces and Kurdish forces in Aleppo, northern Syria, according to Syrian state media and Kurdish forces.

Jan 6 • 13:07 UTC
🇨🇿 Aktuálně.cz
World

Europe Freezes. Train Services Collapse, Flights Canceled, Traffic Jams Stretch for Hundreds of Kilometers

Severe winter weather has disrupted train services and led to hundreds of flight cancellations in the Netherlands, while northern France is experiencing traffic jams stretching hundreds of kilometers, resulting in fatal accidents for two drivers.

Jan 6 • 10:48 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

26 departments on orange alert for snow and ice: discover the weather for January 6

Twenty-six departments in France are on orange alert due to snow and ice, while the weather improves across the northern region after snowfall on Monday.

Jan 6 • 06:31 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
National & Local

An 'exceptional scale' episode: images of Yvelines to Normandy under the snow

A significant snow event is affecting a large part of western and northern France, leading to severe disruptions on the roads as 26 departments, including Brittany and Normandy, are placed under orange alert for snow and ice.

Jan 5 • 16:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

In Russia, a polar bear charges and injures three people, including an 11-year-old child.

A polar bear attacked and injured three members of a family, including an 11-year-old child, in a rare incident in northern Siberia.

Jan 5 • 15:32 UTC
🇫🇷 France24
Crime & Justice

Gunmen kill at least 30 villagers and abduct others during raid in northern Nigeria

In a violent raid in northern Nigeria, gunmen killed at least 30 villagers and abducted others.

Jan 5 • 10:16 UTC
🇫🇷 Le Figaro
Crime & Justice

Peru: three dead in gold mine attack

Three people were killed during an attempted attack on a gold mine in northern Peru on New Year's Eve, leading authorities to declare a state of emergency due to ongoing violence linked to mining in the region.

Jan 1 • 22:13 UTC

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