Two hostage stories emerge: French journalists confront Mehdi Nemmouche in court, while two cousins escape Islamist militants in Mozambique, highlighting resilience and survival. Read more...

This news roundup covers a halted highway project in France, Pope Francis's health, a WWII bomb discovery in Paris, a child exploitation case, and violent clashes in Syria. Read more...

Developments in the Mazan rape case see appeals reduced, but the trial sparked broader questions about gender relations and power dynamics. A philosopher is writing a book about the case. Read more...

France is grappling with a rise in Islamist attacks using knives and vehicles, a strategy experts believe aims to destabilize the nation. Meanwhile, legal and political issues unfold in Marseille and beyond. Read more...

Mehdi Nemmouche denies his role as an ISIS jailer while affirming his jihadist commitment. EU leaders show support for Zelenskiy after a White House clash. Read more...