Repatriated second Frenchwoman from Syrian IS camps gets 10-year sentence

The signing of the EU-Mercosur free trade agreement has been postponed to January, as announced by EU chief Ursula von der Leyen during a summit in Brussels. This decision follows demands from Italy and France for a delay, primarily to seek additional protections for their farming sectors, disrupting the European Commission's plans to finalize the deal this week.

The signing of the EU-Mercosur trade pact has been postponed, as announced by Ursula von der Leyen to EU leaders. This delay comes amid rising tensions and protests, particularly from French farmers who are concerned about the implications of the deal on local agriculture.

Several AI-generated videos falsely claiming a coup d'état in France went viral on social media, leading to significant backlash from the Élysée Palace. An investigation revealed that a Burkinabé student created these videos in an attempt to gain notoriety, underscoring the ongoing challenges of misinformation on digital platforms.

French police conducted searches at the home and offices of Culture Minister Rachida Dati as part of a corruption investigation linked to her role in the European Parliament. This action comes as Dati is also facing trial next year for separate allegations of corruption and abuse of power.

Representatives from Israel and Lebanon, along with officials from the US, France, and the UN, are set to convene for a second meeting focused on establishing a ceasefire amid ongoing tensions in the region. This meeting follows a series of military escalations, particularly Israel's intensified operations in southern Lebanon.

Thousands of farmers from France and Belgium gathered in Brussels to protest against the EU's Mercosur trade deal and various regulations that they believe threaten their livelihoods. The protests were intensified by the government's decision to cull cattle in response to outbreaks of lumpy skin disease, which farmers argue is an inadequate solution to the crisis.

Farmers in France have blocked roads in protest against the EU-Mercosur trade deal, fearing that an influx of cheaper agricultural products from Brazil and its neighbors will undermine their livelihoods. This protest coincides with an EU leaders meeting where the deal is set to be discussed.

A former anaesthetist in France, known as 'Doctor Death,' has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of 12 patients. The court's decision reflects the severity of the crimes committed, which have shocked the medical community and the public alike.