Lisbon: Portuguese police on Thursday arrested the mother of two young French boys found abandoned by a main road in the south of the country, alone and crying. The boys, aged four and five, were rescued on Tuesday by a passing motorist near the resort town of Comporta, where they had been left wit»»»

PARIS: Jannik Sinner and Novak Djokovic will not be able to meet until the French Open final after the pair were placed in opposite halves of the draw on Thursday. Sinner, the red-hot title favorite in the absence of injured rival Carlos Alcaraz, will start his bid for a maiden Roland Garros crown »»»

Oil prices jumped while stock markets mostly retreated and the dollar firmed Thursday as hopes of a Middle East peace accord faded on conflicting headlines on the state of talks. US President Donald Trump has described the latest discussions as being on the "borderline" between a deal and renewed s»»»

PARIS: A Paris appeals court Thursday found Air France and Airbus guilty of involuntary manslaughter over the 2009 crash of a Rio-Paris flight that killed 228 people, the worst disaster in France’s aviation history. The Paris Court of Appeal ruled that the French flag carrier and Europe’s leading a»»»

Air France and Airbus found guilty of manslaughter over 2009 plane crash 1 hour agoShareSaveAdd as preferred on GoogleSofia Ferreira Santos Getty Images Air France and Airbus have been found guilty of manslaughter over a 2009 plane crash which killed 228 people. The Paris Appeals Court found the ai»»»

Paris, France: Reigning French Open champion Coco Gauff could face Aryna Sabalenka in a repeat of the 2025 final in the last four this year, after the pair were placed in the same half of the women's draw on Thursday. American fourth seed Gauff, who beat world number one Sabalenka in a tense final »»»

Paris, France: Tourists and Parisians goggled at the sight of the French capital's oldest bridge transformed into a giant "cave" on Thursday, a spectacular new public work by the street artist JR. JR, dubbed the "French Banksy" after the British street artist, has wrapped the Pont Neuf in fabric pa»»»

PRESS REVIEW – Thursday, May 21: There's outrage and condemnation in the international papers over a video showing Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir taunting detained flotilla activists. One Israeli editor says he should be fired for his video. Also: the US indicts former Cuba»»»

TEL AVIV: Israel has released hundreds of activists who attempted to breach Israel’s naval blockade of Gaza and is in the process of deporting them, according to a legal organization working with the flotilla. The Israel-based legal advocacy group, the Legal Center for Arab Minority Rights in Israe»»»

Talks over the highly-controversial EU deportation bill collapsed on Thursday (21 May) morning, as negotiations failed to agree on when the new rules would kick into force. With a new round of talks now set for 1 June, the contentious regulation has roused heated debate on timing. EU states agreed »»»

Paris Mayor Emmanuel Grégoire has acknowledged “systemic” failings as investigators probe allegations of child abuse by non-teaching staff at more than 100 nurseries and primary schools in the French capital, in a scandal that has shocked the public and exposed major gaps in child protection and ac»»»

Elon Musk's SpaceX filed for a stock market debut on Wednesday that could become the largest IPO in history, seeking to raise up to $75 billion at a valuation of as much as $1.75 trillion, according to US media reports. Musk would remain CEO, CTO and chairman after the listing. Elon Musk's Spa»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe Ben-Gvir’s ‘Shameful Display’ Sparks Global Fury Over Abuse of Gaza Flotilla Activists 21-05-2026 11:09 AM Israeli National Security Minist»»»

Paris, France: The fourth session of the Joint Economic and Financial Committee, under the framework of the Qatar-France Strategic Joint Economic and Financial Dialogue, was held today in Paris, French Republic. The Qatari side was chaired by Dr Saud bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, Deputy Undersecretary f»»»

During a working visit to France, Kyrgyzstan’s Minister of Health, Damir Osmonov, held talks with representatives of Sanofi, one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies. Thibaud Lefort, Head of Operations at Sanofi Global Health, participated in the meeting. According to the Ministry of Hea»»»

Standing before their devastated building in central Beirut, childhood neighbors Wael Sabbagh and Ghida Krisht vow to fight for justice after an Israeli strike killed their family members. On April 8, hours after a ceasefire was announced between the United States and Iran, Israel launched a massiv»»»

The 4th Bishkek International Film Festival will kick off on June 7, the Cinema Development Fund reported. French actress Audrey Tautou, known for her leading roles in films such as «Amélie» and «Coco Before Chanel,» is expected to be the event’s guest of honor. This year, the festival program will»»»

As part of a working visit to France, Minister of Health Damir Osmonov visited the Georges Pompidou European Hospital in Paris, one of the leading multidisciplinary clinics specializing, among other areas, in cardiology, oncology, and high-tech medical care. According to the Ministry of Health, tal»»»

The Israeli Army is accused of destroying important cultural and religious sites as part of its widespread demolition campaign in southern Lebanon. The NGO Green Southerners has been documenting the destruction of churches, mosques and archaeological sites and denounces what they say is a calculate»»»

French-Italian auto group Stellantis and China's Dongfeng have announced a plan to launch a joint venture based in Europe, with Stellantis having a controlling 51% stake.  The deal would see Dongfeng's new electric models assembled in Stellantis' plant in western France to comply with the EU's»»»

The U.S. Capitol is shown in Washington, D.C. On Tuesday, the House of Representatives passed a bill aimed at addressing housing affordability and increasing homeownership and housing supply. File Photo by Bonnie Cash/UPI | License Photo May 20 (UPI) -- The U.S. House of Representatives passed legi»»»

Israel's far-right National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir posted a video on Wednesday of some 430 activists detained from the Gaza-bound Global Sumud Flotilla, many of them bound and kneeling, accompanied by the message: "Welcome to Israel." European governments and Israeli politicians were qui»»»

Tehran is floating the idea of charging the world’s largest tech companies – including Google, Meta, Microsoft and Amazon – for using the undersea internet cables crossing the Strait of Hormuz in a new attempt to exploit its control over the critical waterway to ratchet up economic pressure on the »»»

DUBAI: Louis Margueritte, Chief Executive Officer of Business France, the French national agency for international business development, affirmed that France and the UAE possess strong elements of economic complementarity. Speaking during a dialogue session hosted on Wednesday at the Dubai Press Cl»»»

Located in Alkhobar’s northern district, Lofi feels less like a traditional coffee shop and more like a carefully designed creative space. From the moment you walk in, the identity is clear; retro-inspired furniture, warm ambient lighting, curated decor, and design details that avoid the repetitive»»»

PARIS: Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps has threatened to impose “permits” on submarine fiber-optic cables passing through the Strait of Hormuz. Here is what you need to know about cable infrastructure in the region and how the threats could play out: What cables run through Hormuz? Major c»»»

RIYADH: The Esports Foundation announced on Wednesday that the 2026 edition of the Esports World Cup will be held in Paris, the first time the event will take place outside Riyadh. The tournament will run from July 6 to Aug. 23 and is expected to bring together more than 2,000 players and 200 clubs»»»

PARIS: The Joint Economic and Financial Committee of the fourth session of the Qatari-French Strategic Dialogue met in Paris on Wednesday. The Qatari side was headed by Assistant Undersecretary for Economic Affairs at the Ministry of Finance, Dr Saud bin Abdullah Al Attiyah, with the participation »»»

French prosecutors on Wednesday announced a probe against former prime minister Édouard Philippe, a centrist seen as one of the leading contenders to replace President Emmanuel Macron in next year's presidential race, over alleged embezzlement of public funds. Polls suggest Philippe could win »»»

Paris, France: A video posted by Israel's far-right national security minister showing detained activists from a Gaza-bound flotilla with hands bound and foreheads on the ground, sparked condemnation from numerous governments on Wednesday. Get updated faster and for FREE: Download the Gulf News app»»»

Ottawa, Canada and Doha, Qatar: As Canada prepares to co-host the FIFA World Cup 2026, Qatar’s Years of Culture initiative is bringing a summer-long cultural programme to cities across Canada, featuring exhibitions, fashion, public art, film, literature, and dialogue to cities across Canada. Markin»»»

Leaders of the G7 nations, from left, Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, French President Emmanuel Macron, Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, U.S. President Donald Trump, British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, pose for»»»

Secretary's SpeechLebanon PalestineZionist EntityRegional and International International More Video Language Ar En Fr EsSubscribe for Weekly Updates Subscribe World Countries Condemn ‘Israel’ over Violence against Gaza Flotilla, Summon Envoys 20-05-2026 19:49 PM Several countries, including Italy,»»»

Moroccan and French foreign ministers said on Wednesday the two countries are preparing to sign a treaty to strengthen ties during an upcoming state visit by King Mohammed VI to France. The treaty will be the first Morocco signs with a European country, Moroccan Foreign Minister Nasser ‌Bourita tol»»»

CANNES, France: Fate dictated that Russian director Andrey Zvyagintsev’s first feature since leaving his homeland, “Minotaur” — competing at the Cannes Film Festival — was set during the Ukraine war, he told journalists on Wednesday. The director said the idea to adapt French director Claude Chabro»»»

Across France, children are being asked to put down tablets, switch off consoles and step away from their screens. The movement, called Dix Jours Sans Écrans, or Ten Days Without Screens, involves schools, nurseries and entire communities. But is it realistic? Delano D'Souza talks to digital p»»»

PARIS: Paris ‌St. Germain coach Luis Enrique praised Ousmane Dembele’s defensive commitment ahead of next week’s Champions League final against Arsenal, saying the France forward had become an example for coaches because of the intensity he brings without the ball. “That’s Ousmane’s mentality. Ever»»»

BEIRUT: Standing before their devastated building in central Beirut, childhood neighbors Wael Sabbagh and Ghida Krisht vow to fight for justice after an Israeli strike killed their family members. On April 8, hours after a ceasefire was announced between the United States and Iran, Israel launched »»»

London: Taiwanese author Yang Shuang-zi and translator Lin King won the International Booker Prize on Tuesday for “Taiwan Travelogue”, a playful postcolonial novel with a culinary bent. The prestigious award, which was handed out in a ceremony at London’s Tate Modern gallery, recognises works of fi»»»

Standing before their devastated building in central Beirut, childhood neighbors Wael Sabbagh and Ghida Krisht vow to fight for justice after an Israeli strike killed their family members. On April 8, hours after a ceasefire was announced between the United States and Iran, Israel launched a massiv»»»

PARIS: French investigators are probing allegations of embezzlement involving high-profile presidential candidate Edouard Philippe over the allocation of a digital hub contract in the northern port city of Le Havre where he is mayor, prosecutors have said. The 55-year-old centrist, an ex-prime mini»»»

BENGALURU: Novak Djokovic heads to ‌the French Open with the singular goal of winning a record 25th Grand Slam title, but his chances of making history have dimmed thanks to a disrupted 2026 campaign that has left the Serb searching for sharpness. Djokovic has played sparingly since losing to Carlo»»»

Paris, France: The Ministry of Finance delegation, headed by H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari, Minister of Finance, participated yesterday in the opening session of the fifth edition of the “No Money for Terror” conference, held in Paris, French Republic. During the opening session, His Excellency the M»»»

France: Minister of Finance H E Ali bin Ahmed Al Kuwari met with Secretary of the Treasury of the United State of America H E Scott Bessent during his visit to the French Republic. During the meeting, a range of financial and economic issues was reviewed, in addition to discussing current regional »»»

NEW YORK: The UAE warned the UN Security Council on Tuesday that attacks on peaceful nuclear facilities are a “red line,” after a drone strike near the Barakah nuclear power plant triggered an emergency meeting requested by Bahrain amid mounting regional tensions. Addressing the UNSC, UAE Ambassado»»»

French senators have unanimously passed a bill allowing for the remains of people who were exhibited in colonial-era “human zoos” in Paris to be returned to their ancestral lands in French Guiana, on the northeast coast of South America. The draft law meets a long»»»

French artist JR is preparing to take over one of the most iconic bridges in Paris. The public art project will be open to the public from June 6-28. But »»»

Finance ministers from the G7 group of advanced economies were unanimous on the need to take on global trade imbalances, according to the statement released Tuesday following a second day of Paris talks. But the US decision to extend a waiver on sanctions against Russia in the wake of the US-Israel»»»

Paris: The UAE and France have signed a new defence cooperation agreement aimed at strengthening military and defence collaboration between the two countries, the UAE Ministry of Defence announced. The agreement was signed during an official visit to France by Mohamed bin Mubarak bin Fadhel Al Mazr»»»

PARIS: Countries must work together to combat the financing of terrorism, the president of the international terrorist financing and money-laundering watchdog FATF, told AFP on Tuesday. “The terrorists respect no border. They have no limit. So countries cannot have the luxury of not working togethe»»»