France is making a big move. They want to charge tech giants more money. Lawmakers just voted to increase the tax on companies like Amazon, Google, and Facebook. This tax could go from 3% to 6%. It's part of their plan for the budget in 2026. This isn't just about money. It's about power. Big tech
In a surprising turn of events, French authorities have made some arrests linked to the recent high-profile jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum in Paris. The robbery, which left the nation in shock, was executed by a group of four individuals who managed to steal an impressive collection of royal jew
The Louvre in Paris is one of the most famous museums in the world. It holds priceless treasures from history. But recently, thieves stole jewels worth $102 million. This happened in broad daylight. The museum's director is now under scrutiny. She must answer questions about security. The heist was
Sarkozy, a former French president, is now behind bars. This marks a significant moment in French history, as he is the first post-World War II leader to face imprisonment. The charges? Conspiring to secure funds from the late Libyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi for his 2007 election campaign. Sarkozy,
A former French president, known for his bold personality, is now facing a five-year prison term. This marks a significant change for someone who once enjoyed the global stage. The charges involve a scheme to collect campaign funds from Libya during his 2007 campaign. He was found guilty of plotting
Sebastien Lecornu is back in the spotlight. This time, he's facing a tough job: getting France's 2026 budget through a parliament that's not on his side. He's no stranger to hard work, though. Lecornu has been a key player in Macron's government for years, even if many French people didn't know his
In a surprising turn of events, Sébastien Lecornu is back as France's prime minister, just days after stepping down. President Macron made this announcement after a meeting with major political parties, excluding the far-right and far-left. Lecornu's return wasn't expected, as he had publicly stated
The French navy recently made a huge drug bust. They stopped a fishing boat off the coast of West Africa. This boat was not registered to any country. The navy found 9. 6 tons of cocaine on it. The drugs were worth over $600 million. This is a huge amount of money. The navy got a tip about the boat
Nicolas Sarkozy, once the president of France, is now making history for a different reason. He's the first French leader in recent times to be sent to jail after a criminal conviction. This isn't his first run-in with the law, but it's certainly the most serious. Sarkozy, now 70, was found guilty
France is in the middle of a political storm. The Prime Minister, François Bayrou, lost a big vote in parliament. This means he has to quit his job. Now, President Emmanuel Macron has to find a new Prime Minister. This is the fifth time in less than two years that this has happened. People are talk
