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Authorities in France and Spain have arrested eight suspects tied to a cross-border syndicate, accused of trafficking critically endangered European eels. [2]

In November 2025, France and Vanuatu concluded their first round of new formal negotiations, a bid to solve their longstanding territorial dispute over Umaenupne (Matthew) and Umaeneg/Leka (Hunter) islands (collectively “the MHIs”), two islets locate... [3]

On March 6, Malaysian authorities announced the arrests of six youths on terrorism charges linked to the Islamic State (IS). [4]

First two men jailed THREE months after French launched crackdown on people smugglers' boats on the water Two men have been jailed after only the first convictions in three months since French authorities adopted new powers to arrest suspected people... [5]

AFP France has the right to ban social media for under-15s as proposed in a bill passed by its lower house of parliament, though enforcement would lie with the EU, the European Commission said Tuesday. (confirmed by 2 sources) [6]

BANGKOK – A French fugitive wanted over alleged drug smuggling between Europe and the Americas was arrested in Pattaya on Monday, Thai police said. The suspect, a 32-year-old man known only as “Bones”, was listed on an Interpol red notice. [7]

PARIS, France – The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Paris 2024 Organising Committee and the French authorities have set up a Joint Inte [8]

The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority of Finland (STUK) has joined forces with the nuclear safety authorities of France and the Czech Republic (SÚJB and ASN) to evaluate the safety solutions designed for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs). [9]

Sources
[1] MM www.straitstimes.com · 2026-03-21 · 75% match

French prosecutors suspect Musk encouraged deepfakes row to inflate X value

[2] MM news.mongabay.com · 2026-03-19 · 75% match

Eight arrested as Europe cracks down on lucrative eel smuggling syndicates

Authorities in France and Spain have arrested eight suspects tied to a cross-border syndicate, accused of trafficking critically endangered European eels.

[3] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-26 · 65% match

Understanding the Ongoing France-Vanuatu Negotiations About Matthew and Hunter Islands

In November 2025, France and Vanuatu concluded their first round of new formal negotiations, a bid to solve their longstanding territorial dispute over Umaenupne (Matthew) and Umaeneg/Leka (Hunter) islands (collectively “the MHIs”), two islets locate

[4] TH thediplomat.com · 2026-03-26 · 65% match

The Islamic State Is Targeting Youth in Malaysia

On March 6, Malaysian authorities announced the arrests of six youths on terrorism charges linked to the Islamic State (IS).

[5] MM dailymail.co.uk · 2026-03-15 · 65% match

First two men jailed THREE months after French launched crackdown on people smugglers' boats on the water

First two men jailed THREE months after French launched crackdown on people smugglers' boats on the water Two men have been jailed after only the first convictions in three months since French authorities adopted new powers to arrest suspected people

[6] MM eng.mizzima.com · 2026-01-28 · 71% match

France has right to ban social media for under-15s, EU says

AFP France has the right to ban social media for under-15s as proposed in a bill passed by its lower house of parliament, though enforcement would lie with the EU, the European Commission said Tuesday.

[7] TH www.chiangraitimes.com · 2026-01-14 · 65% match

Police Arrest 32-Year-Old Frenchman Wanted on Interpol Red Notice

BANGKOK – A French fugitive wanted over alleged drug smuggling between Europe and the Americas was arrested in Pattaya on Monday, Thai police said. The suspect, a 32-year-old man known only as “Bones”, was listed on an Interpol red notice.

[8] TH www.pattayamail.com · 2024-07-27 · 75% match

IOC teams up with Paris 2024 and French authorities to protect Games integrity

PARIS, France – The International Olympic Committee (IOC), the Paris 2024 Organising Committee and the French authorities have set up a Joint Inte

[9] FI www.helsinkitimes.fi · 2023-09-26 · 75% match

STUK collaborates with French and Czech authorities to assess small nuclear power plants safety

The Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority of Finland (STUK) has joined forces with the nuclear safety authorities of France and the Czech Republic (SÚJB and ASN) to evaluate the safety solutions designed for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs).

[10] TH asia.nikkei.com · 2018-07-05 · 75% match

Vineyard seizures highlight French worries about Chinese investments

PARIS -- French authorities have seized 10 wine chateaux owned by Chinese conglomerate Haichang Group as part of an investigation into alleged illegal financial activities.

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