Villeurbanne: several kilos of cannabis discovered in a car, police stoned
This Monday evening, police officers witnessed the strange behavior of an individual in Villeurbanne. Around 11 p.m., while BAC agents were patrolling near rue du Canal, a man who was about to get into a car parked in a parking lot suddenly turned back in sight of the officials. They approached the car to discover […]
Rhône: stores authorized to open on Sunday December 24
The prefect of Rhône took a strong decision to “support traders” of the department. “Considering the drop in business turnover caused by the latest social events, and in accordance with the wish expressed by the My Presqu’île association”, a prefectural decree was issued. The latter authorizes businesses in the Rhône to open exceptionally on Sunday, […]
RC Toulon to Face Racing 92 in Top 14 Closing Match
RC Toulon hosts Racing 92 on Sunday evening at the end of the sixth day of Top 14. The team compositions for the closing match of the 6th day of the Top 14 scheduled for Sunday (9:05 p.m.) between Toulon and Racing 92. RC Toulon – Racing 92 (21h05) (Referee: Mr. Ramos) Toulon : Luc […]
New York Mayor Eric Adams’ Electronic Devices Seized in FBI Corruption Investigation
FBI agents seized the phones and electronic devices of Eric Adams, the mayor of New York, as part of a federal investigation into his campaign financing, one of his lawyers said Friday, November 10. These seizures would be linked to a corruption investigation aimed at determining whether, during its campaign for mayor of New York […]
Italian Police and FBI Crack Down on Mafia in Sicily and New York: 17 Arrested
By Le Figaro with AFP Published 5 minutes ago, Updated now An FBI agent on September 8, 2023 in Kennett Square, Pennsylvania. SPENCER PLATT / Getty Images via AFP The Italian police launched a crackdown on the mafia in Sicily and New York on Wednesday, November 8, with their American federal counterpart, the FBI, leading […]
Russian Nationals Charged with Illegal Export of Drone Components to Ukraine
By Le Figaro with AFP Published yesterday at 10:34 p.m., Updated 3 minutes ago Un drone en Ukraine. ALINA SMUTKO / REUTERS Three Russians have been charged with illegal export of electronic components of drones used by Moscow’s army in the war in Ukraine, American justice announced Wednesday, the day after three other indictments of […]
The Murder of 6-Year-Old Palestinian-American Child: Alleged Perpetrator Pleads Not Guilty Amidst Ongoing Israel-Hamas Conflict
The alleged perpetrator of the murder of a 6-year-old Palestinian-American child in the United States, a week after the start of the latest cycle of hostilities between Israel and Hamas, pleaded not guilty on Monday October 30 and remained in detention . The man, Joseph Czuba, 71, is accused of stabbing his tenants, Hanan Shaheen, […]
Major Train Incident at Lyon Guillotière Station Causes Significant Delays on Chambéry-Lyon and Grenoble-Lyon Axes
The incident took place shortly before 7 a.m. this Thursday morning in the capital of Gaul. According to SNCF, a person was hit by a train at Lyon Guillotière station in the 7th arrondissement. While the railway company first announced that traffic was interrupted in Lyon, a quick update mentions “significant delays on the Chambéry-Lyon […]
United States and China Hold First Meeting of Economic Working Group: Strengthening Ties and Addressing Concerns
By Le Figaro with AFP Published 2 hours ago, Update just now The United States and China held the first meeting of their economic working group, recently created to try to strengthen ties between the two powers, on Monday evening in Washington and Tuesday morning in Beijing. “Delegations met virtually for two hours and had […]
French Author Marie NDiaye Condemns Far-Right Violence Against Brother, Pap Ndiaye
French author Marie NDiaye, on tour this week in New York for the translation of her novel “Vengeance belongs to me”, denounced “delirious violence” of the French far right against his brother Pap Ndiaye when he was Minister of National Education. “When my brother was appointed minister (in May 2022) the reactions from the extreme […]