France says decision on Iran sanctions hinges on release of imprisoned nationals

PARIS, France — France said on Thursday it would decide whether to reimpose sanctions against Iran over its nuclear program depending on whether Tehran released two French detainees charged with spying for Israel. “Freeing Cecile Kohler and...

France says Iran sanctions decision depends on detainees’ release

PARIS: France said on Thursday it would decide whether to reimpose sanctions against Iran over its nuclear programme depending on whether Tehran released two French detainees charged with spying for Israel. “Freeing Cecile Kohler and Jacques Paris...

France fines Shein $60m over ‘deceptive’ sales practices

PARIS - France announced on July 3 a record €40 million (S$60 million) fine against e-commerce giant Shein over “deceptive commercial practices” after a competition inquiry, saying it misled customers on price deals and on its environmental...

France vs. Shein: €40M Fine Issued for Unfair Commercial Practices

France steps up its crusade against Shein. The French antitrust office, which watches over both consumer protection and free competition, has finally imposed a sanction today against the Asian ecommerce giant. The agency’s decision comes after...

France fines one of Amazon’s biggest Chinese retail competitors for misleading customers about discounts

France’s antitrust agency has announced that it has fined fast-fashion giant Shein 40 million euros ($47.17 million) for alleged deceptive business practices, specifically concerning misleading discounts. The fine comes after a nearly year-long...

France fines Shein 40 million euros for misleading practices

France’s antitrust watchdog announced on Thursday the imposition of a 40 million euro penalty on the fast-fashion giant Shein for allegedly engaging in deceptive business practices. The investigation, which spanned nearly a year, concluded that...

France Fines Retailer Shein €40 Million for Misleading Discounts

France’s antitrust agency said on Thursday it had fined China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein €40 million ($47.17 million) for alleged deceptive business practices including misleading discounts, following a nearly year-long probe. The agency,...

Marseille rival Leeds in race for Timothy Weah

26According to a report from L’Équipe, Olympique de Marseille are interested in bringing Timothy Weah (25) back to Ligue 1. The US international who made his professional debut in France with Paris Saint-Germain joined Juventus in 2023 from Lille...

France says Iran sanctions decision depends on detainees' release

by Naharnet Newsdesk 03 July 2025, 13:55 France said Thursday it would decide whether to reimpose sanctions against Iran depending on whether Tehran released two French detainees charged with spying for Israel. "Freeing Cecile Kohler and Jacques...

France: Left-Wing MPs Introduce Amendment to ‘Reduce’ Coverage of Migrant Crime Stories

According to a parliamentary amendment tabled on June 25, 2025, by a group of Green and left-wing MPs in the National Assembly, news stories of actual events that have happened, and actual lives lost, are being improperly used by the right....

Lyon’s DNCG appeal will be heard next week

15The DNCG appeal submitted by Olympique Lyonnais is set to be examined next week Thursday, 10th July, sources have confirmed to L’Équipe. The financially troubled club is seeking to overturn a shock relegation to Ligue 2, handed down last month...

France’s first pharmacy to use artificial intelligence is in Nice

The Pharmacie de la Madeleine in Nice is becoming a testbed for innovation, equipping its dispensing staff with AI-enhanced intelligent headsets. Wearing her micro-headset, Géraldine moves from patient to patient in the Madeleine pharmacy in Nice....

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France's Largest Tap Water Ban Exposes PFAS Pollution Risk Across Europe

"Forever chemicals have polluted the water supply of 60,000 people, threatening human health, wildlife and the wider ecosystem. But activists say this is just the tip of the Pfas iceberg" "One quiet Saturday night, Sandra Wiedemann was curled up...

France denounces spy charges against couple imprisoned in Iran

France's foreign minister denounced spy charges reportedly being used to hold two French nationals in Iran for more than three years, saying the allegations are "unjustified and unfounded". French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot on Thursday said...

France fines Shein $47m for deceptive business practices

PARIS (Reuters) -- France's antitrust agency said on Thursday it had fined China-founded fast-fashion retailer Shein 40 million euros ($47.17 million) for alleged deceptive business practices including misleading discounts, following a nearly...

France demands immediate release of French couple held in Iran for 3 years

France on Thursday demanded the immediate release of two of its citizens held in Iran for more than three years, saying Tehran's case against them was unfounded. The French government has accused the Islamic Republic of detaining Cecile Kohler and...

Paris-based Solarock raises €7 million to innovate solar energy with a new franchise network

Solarock, a player in solar self-consumption in France, announced a first fundraising round of €7 million to launch a nationwide franchise network and develop innovative technological solutions to deliver an optimal and transparent customer...

France.tv enhances virtual production workflows

Key to the transformation is the integration of four Absen LED walls, driven by three Brompton 4K Tessera SX40 LED processors France.tv studio, the production subsidiary of France Télévisions, has updated its virtual production capabilities at the...

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