The trial against Marine Le Pen and 24 of her party members has begun in Paris. The leader of Rassemblement National (RN) is accused of embezzling European public funds. Le Pen faces a fine and a potential ban from running for office.
A former employee defrauded Kiabi, a French clothing chain active in the Netherlands, for a staggering amount of 100 million euros. Aurélie B. (39) allegedly led a luxurious lifestyle before being arrested.
Sixty women have accused Egyptian businessman Mohamed Al Fayed of sexual abuse, with incidents reportedly taking place at his various company offices, including Harrods.
A search operation in Bois de Boulogne in Paris ended with the discovery of the lifeless body of a 19-year-old student, largely buried. Family members had put up missing person posters and organized a search effort for the student who was last seen at her university campus.
The new French government was introduced on Monday, leading to protests in cities like Paris, Marseille, Bordeaux, and Nantes. The political shift to the right compared to the previous government under Prime Minister Gabriel Attal is highlighted.
Allegations of sexual abuse, fraud, and conspiracy theories have plagued the eccentric and controversial figure Mohammed Al Fayed for decades.
