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France welcomed the year 2025 with celebrations marred by car burnings and arrests in several cities, including the capital Paris.

The American authorities are investigating a possible connection between the bloody terror attack in New Orleans and the deadly explosion outside the Trump hotel in Las Vegas on the same New Year's Day.

At least 15 people have died in New Orleans following an attack in the city center. The perpetrator, identified as a former US Army IT specialist, was shot dead by the police. The FBI found an ISIS flag in his vehicle.

A Syrian official claimed that the country's de facto leader, Ahmed Eshara, held positive talks with PKK/YPG delegates, with both sides agreeing to continue dialogue for the future.

Following the termination of the cooperation agreement between Chad and France, French military forces will leave the country by January 31, 2025.

A driver of a pick-up truck rammed into a group of people in New Orleans, resulting in ten fatalities and 30 injuries.

Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara stated that the French forces will withdraw from the country, emphasizing the need for the people to take pride in their modernized armed forces.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a political solution to the government crises in the country by planning to hold referendums on critical issues in 2025.

French President Emmanuel Macron admitted regret over calling for early parliamentary elections in June, stating that it resulted in more instability than peace.

Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan has emphasized the need for Turkey-EU relations to return to the pre-Sarkozy era, highlighting the importance of a merit-based membership path for Turkey to become a more effective regional power in partnership with Europe.

A powerful geomagnetic storm is expected to hit the Earth following a solar flare, with effects projected to be seen between December 31st at 05:00 and January 1st at 06:00 (Turkey time).

Around 800,000 people in the southeast of France are experiencing a loss of mobile phone services and limited television reception due to a suspected act of sabotage on a communication tower near Lyon.

Multiple world leaders have expressed their condolences on the passing of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, praising his commitment to peace, security, and advocacy for the vulnerable.

A 59-year-old skier lost his life in the Swiss Alps this weekend after a fall while skiing.

Two separate incidents in Austrian Tyrol and Italian Vierschach resulted in fatalities due to avalanches on the day after Christmas.

A 14-year-old skier tragically lost his life in a skiing accident in France when he and six others were caught in an avalanche while skiing off-piste.

Around 240 skiers were left stranded on a chairlift in the French Alps before being evacuated by helicopter. No injuries were reported in the incident.

The Eiffel Tower in Paris was evacuated on Tuesday morning after a fire broke out in an elevator shaft between the first and second floors. Around 1200 visitors were present in the monument at the time of the evacuation.

A giveaway event organized by influencers in Brussels turned chaotic as police had to use a water cannon to disperse the crowd gathered at Atomium monument.

At least 76 people have been confirmed dead on the island of Mozambique after the passage of cyclone Chido, which also caused considerable damage on the French island of Mayotte.

A French court on Friday imposed heavy sentences on multiple men for their role in the jihadist beheading of teacher Samuel Paty in 2020, a murder that deeply shocked France.

The French Court of Cassation upholds the conviction of former President Nicolas Sarkozy for corruption, resulting in a final sentence. Sarkozy must wear an electronic tag for a year.

A woman named Svetlana Dali, aged 57, was arrested again in the United States after illegally removing her ankle monitor and attempting to flee to Canada.

Satellite images reveal the destruction caused by deadly cyclone Chido in Mayotte, with winds of over 220 kilometers per hour leaving a trail of death and devastation.

The French National Assembly has approved a special law to extend the budget in a move aimed at preventing disruption of public services.

French prosecutors have demanded prison sentences ranging from 1 to 16 years for eight suspects involved in the murder of French teacher Samuel Paty. The main perpetrator was killed by the police in 2020.

The island of Mayotte is facing a devastating aftermath following a powerful cyclone that has left thousands homeless and in need of urgent assistance.

The return of Trump to the White House has accelerated negotiations for a peace deal in Ukraine, with European leaders now fighting for a seat at the negotiation table.

A French man who admitted to allowing his drugged wife to be raped by strangers has asked for forgiveness during his closing statement in court.

At least fourteen victims have been confirmed in the overseas French territory as Cyclone Chido leaves a trail of destruction in the Indian Ocean island group.