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French President Emmanuel Macron’s declaration that France would recognize a Palestinian state has stirred a complex mix of optimism and skepticism among Palestinians. While many welcomed the announcement as a potential shift toward international recognition of Palestinian sovereignty, others questioned its practical impact—particularly given the ongoing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. A Gesture Met with Hope—and Reservations In the West Bank …

A French court has approved the conditional release of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a Lebanese militant who has spent more than 40 years in prison for his role in the 1982 assassinations of two foreign diplomats. The ruling, issued on Thursday, marks a major development in one of France’s most politically charged and enduring imprisonment cases. A Notorious Case Dating Back …

The French judiciary will deliver a final decision on July 17 regarding the potential release of Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a Lebanese national imprisoned for four decades in connection with the 1982 assassinations of two foreign diplomats. The ruling follows a postponed verdict initially expected in February, with the Paris appeals court revisiting the matter in a closed-door session this week. …

Access to Pornhub and several other adult platforms has been suspended in France following a disagreement over the country’s new digital regulation requiring pornographic websites to implement robust age verification systems. Aylo, the parent company behind Pornhub, YouPorn, and Redtube, confirmed that it had disabled access to these sites in France as of Wednesday. According to Aylo’s vice president of …

Germany will host France in a pivotal UEFA Nations League A fixture on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 14:00 local time at the MHPArena in Stuttgart. Both nations sit atop their respective groups, with Germany leading by a single point. The matchup is expected to deliver a tightly contested encounter between two of the continent’s most consistent and successful national …

Spain secured a place in the 2025 UEFA Nations League final after a dramatic 5-4 victory over France in Stuttgart on June 5. The semi-final match at the MHP Arena saw Spain establish a commanding 5-1 lead before France mounted a late comeback that ultimately fell short. The win sets up an all-Iberian final against Portugal, scheduled for June 8 …

Spain, the reigning UEFA Nations League and European champions, will face off against two-time World Cup winners France in the second semi-final of the 2024/25 UEFA Nations League. The match is scheduled to take place at the MHPArena in Stuttgart, following Germany’s earlier semi-final encounter with Portugal in Munich. Spain Overview Under head coach Luis de la Fuente, Spain’s recent …

On Thursday, Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri held a meeting with France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot, who had arrived in Lebanon on Monday. Barrot’s visit follows a fragile truce that has been in place since late November, bringing an end to the intense conflict between Israel and Hezbollah. During his visit, Barrot, along with French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu, met with …