France's first lady Brigitte Macron apologises after slur sparks feminist backlash

European leaders have expressed readiness to lead a 'multinational force' in Ukraine as part of a US-backed peace initiative aimed at resolving the ongoing conflict with Russia. This proposal was discussed during a recent meeting in Berlin, where leaders from the UK, France, Germany, and other nations emphasized the need for a coalition to support Ukraine's military capabilities and secure its airspace.

France announced that the lumpy skin disease affecting cattle is under control, despite ongoing protests from farmers who are blocking highways and dumping manure in response to the government's handling of the outbreak. The disease, spread by insects, causes blisters in cattle and buffalo, leading to reduced milk production and economic losses, although it poses no risk to humans.

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has requested a delay in the final vote on the EU-Mercosur trade deal due to significant protests from cattle farmers in France. These protests have arisen in response to the government's culling of livestock affected by lumpy skin disease, which farmers fear could lead to a surge of cheap imports undermining their market position.

A mass shooting during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney resulted in at least 15 fatalities, prompting heightened security measures in France for upcoming celebrations. Interior Minister Laurent Nunez ordered increased police and intelligence presence to protect the Jewish community amid an already high terror threat in the country.

A mass shooting occurred during a Hanukkah celebration at Bondi Beach in Sydney, resulting in at least 15 fatalities and numerous injuries. The attack, attributed to a father-son duo, has been classified as a terrorist act by Australian authorities, marking a significant escalation in violence against the Jewish community in Australia.

The French government has expressed strong concerns regarding the European Union's trade deal with Latin American countries, particularly the EU-Mercosur agreement. This development highlights ongoing tensions between France and the EU over trade policies that could impact local agriculture and environmental standards.

The ongoing conflict in Gaza has severely impacted education, with most schools and universities bombed, leaving students unable to attend classes for years. Many have resorted to online studies, while around three hundred applicants await responses for scholarships to study in France, hoping for a chance to escape the devastation.

The mother of Christophe Gleizes, a French journalist sentenced to seven years in prison in Algeria, has appealed to the Algerian president for a pardon, describing the sentence as 'incomprehensible.' Gleizes was arrested in May 2024 while covering events in the Kabylia region and has consistently maintained his innocence against charges of glorifying terrorism.