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Oil prices surge amid war in the Middle East The price of a gallon of Brent oil has jumped by nearly 30% in a week as prospects of a longer war set in.

Oil prices surge amid war in the Middle East

Hélène Mouchard-Zay, tireless advocate for the memory of Vichy regime victims, has died The daughter of Jean Zay, a left-wing minister who was assassinated by Vichy regime militiamen in 1944, Hélène Mouchard-Zay fought to have his remains interred in the Panthéon in 2015. She died on March 2, at the age of 85.

Hélène Mouchard-Zay, tireless advocate for the memory of Vichy regime victims, has died

Courrèges, Rabanne and Carven successfully reinvent the past at Paris Fashion Week Relaxed vinyl trench coats, 1940s-style midi dresses and jackets with rounded shoulders are in, as fashion houses Courrèges, Rabanne and Carven offer a modern take on vintage looks for the autumn-winter 2026-2027 season.

Courrèges, Rabanne and Carven successfully reinvent the past at Paris Fashion Week

In Beirut, Israeli bombs unleash chaos Israel's ground offensive has triggered mass displacement in predominantly Shiite and Christian neighborhoods in the southern part of the city.

In Beirut, Israeli bombs unleash chaos

Gazans live through the hell of the 'yellow line' Palestinians who live near the 'yellow line,' which marks the zone the Israeli army has withdrawn to, have been exposed to gunfire from the occupying forces and nighttime raids by local gangs paid by Israel.

Gazans live through the hell of the 'yellow line'

Gaza medical evacuations come to a halt with Iran war raging Medical evacuations in the Palestinian enclave, which had only cautiously resumed in early February, were suspended once again due to the war with Iran. Israel closed the Rafah border crossing for what it called 'security reasons.'

Gaza medical evacuations come to a halt with Iran war raging

Axel Springer acquires British 'Daily Telegraph' The group said it wants the group to become a 'leading center-right media outlet in the English-speaking world' and to 'turbocharge' expansion into the US.

Axel Springer acquires British 'Daily Telegraph'

Axel Springer acquires British 'Daily Telegraph' The group said it wants the group to become a 'leading center-right media outlet in the English-speaking world' and to 'turbocharge' expansion into the US.

Axel Springer acquires British 'Daily Telegraph'

Iceland proposes referendum on resuming EU membership talks Negotiations began in 2010 were suspended three years later following parliamentary elections. The country remains divided on the issue.

Iceland proposes referendum on resuming EU membership talks

EU lawmakers welcome Iran regime's fall, but fear what comes next Except for the Spanish prime minister, European governments have remained silent since the start of hostilities in Iran. Before a March 11 plenary session, political groups in the European Parliament are seeking the right balance.

EU lawmakers welcome Iran regime's fall, but fear what comes next

Neighbors of Iran, Azerbaijan and Armenia fear regional spillover of conflict Two Iranian drones struck Azerbaijan's Nakhchivan region on Thursday, raising fears of an expansion of hostilities in the South Caucasus, as Baku maintains close ties with Israel.

Neighbors of Iran, Azerbaijan and Armenia fear regional spillover of conflict

Deadlock pushes Koso toward third election in a year On Friday, President Vjosa Osmani dissolved parliament after lawmakers failed to elect a successor, sending Kosovo to its third general election in over a year.

Deadlock pushes Koso toward third election in a year

EU to ban more than 30 plant-based labels, not 'burger' and 'sausage' A compromise on these names was reached on Thursday with strong support from France's livestock and meat industry. The ban is still to be put to a vote in Parliament and the EU 27 member states.

EU to ban more than 30 plant-based labels, not 'burger' and 'sausage'

A parade of chic eroticism at Paris Fashion Week Plunging necklines at Balmain, unbuttoned shirts at Tom Ford, figure-hugging dresses at Alaïa: The aesthetic of these autumn-winter 2026-2027 collections aims to be both sexy and elegant.

A parade of chic eroticism at Paris Fashion Week

2026 Paralympic Games: Highly controversial return of Russian and Belarusian athletes with anthem and flag The International Paralympic Committee (IPC) has confirmed the full reinstatement of Russian and Belarusian athletes, who had been banned following the invasion of Ukraine in February 2022. Several countries have announced that they will boycott the opening ceremony on March 6 to protest this decision.

2026 Paralympic Games: Highly controversial return of Russian and Belarusian athletes with anthem and flag

Iranian school hit by air strike: Le Monde's investigation confirms many civilian victims, including children Videos obtained and analyzed by Le Monde confirmed that the bombing of a school in Minab, Iran, on the first day of joint US-Israeli strikes on the country, caused many civilian victims, including children.

Iranian school hit by air strike: Le Monde's investigation confirms many civilian victims, including children

'On nuclear issues, the Islamic Republic of Iran has always maintained an ambiguous stance' The Iranian nuclear project was meant to be a life insurance policy. However, the incompatibility between Tehran's confrontational rhetoric and its deliberate ambiguity about the true purpose of the program could ultimately lead to the regime's downfall and the dismantling of its status as a Middle Eastern superpower, writes columnist Alain Frachon for Le Monde.

'On nuclear issues, the Islamic Republic of Iran has always maintained an ambiguous stance'

War in Iran: 'The US Constitution's inability to limit the president's war powers is a danger to world order' In the United States, the government and the Supreme Court have significantly weakened Congress's ability to control the use of American military force, making it impossible to ensure that power is exercised in accordance with US and international law, according to law experts Kamel El Hilali and Aziz Huq.

War in Iran: 'The US Constitution's inability to limit the president's war powers is a danger to world order'

Israel bombs Beirut after telling 700,000 residents to leave The evacuation order gave residents of the Lebanese capital's southern suburbs just hours to leave their homes.

Israel bombs Beirut after telling 700,000 residents to leave

Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk in first-ever designation of a US company The developer, which develops and operates the popular model Claude, angered defense leaders by insisting its technology not be used for mass surveillance or fully autonomous weapons systems.

Pentagon labels Anthropic a supply-chain risk in first-ever designation of a US company

Trump fires Kristi Noem as head of Department of Homeland Security The US president said he plans to nominate Markwayne Mullen, a Republican senator from Oklahoma, who will be subject to confirmation by the Republican-led Senate.

Trump fires Kristi Noem as head of Department of Homeland Security

How Israel and the US are waging their most intense air war in decades on Iran The coordinated US-Israeli forces have devised 'unprecedented' operations to establish their military dominance over Iran, destroy its missile launchers and factories and gain control of their adversary's airspace.

How Israel and the US are waging their most intense air war in decades on Iran

Trump insists on say in pick of next Iranian Supreme Leader The US president dismissed Khamenei's son as a 'lightweight,' and threatened more war in the future if a better alternative was not found.

Trump insists on say in pick of next Iranian Supreme Leader

Macron: 'Everything' must be done to prevent Lebanon from being drawn into war The French president said that Lebanese authorities had given him 'their commitment' to take control of Hezbollah positions, as France dispatches humanitarian aid.

Macron: 'Everything' must be done to prevent Lebanon from being drawn into war

Macron: 'Everything' must be done to prevent Lebanon from being drawn into war The French president said that Lebanese authorities had given him 'their commitment' to take control of Hezbollah positions, as France dispatches humanitarian aid.

Macron: 'Everything' must be done to prevent Lebanon from being drawn into war

Ukraine, Russia free 200 POWs each in first part of prisoner swap The exchange will see each side swap 500 people in total, after agreement during talks in Geneva last month.

Ukraine, Russia free 200 POWs each in first part of prisoner swap

Israeli military launches ground offensive in southern Lebanon The operation may aim to establish a control zone extending as far as the Litani River, which runs four to 30 kilometers from the demarcation line between Lebanon and Israel, or nearly 8% of Lebanese territory.

Israeli military launches ground offensive in southern Lebanon

France to let US planes not involved in Iran strikes use air base French officials have assured that only aircraft providing 'operational support' will be allowed to land for 'refueling.'

France to let US planes not involved in Iran strikes use air base

France, Italy and Greece to coordinate 'dispatch of military assets' to Mediterranean The decision was made during a call between French President Emmanuel Macron, Italian PM Giorgia Meloni and Greek PM Kyriakos Mitsotakis.

France, Italy and Greece to coordinate 'dispatch of military assets' to Mediterranean

Middle East war unleashes a new economic shock Since March 2, gas prices in Europe have increased by 50% and oil by 12%, while the Paris stock market has fallen by 4.7%. The economic impact depends on how long the conflict will last, but stagflation is likely. Asia and Europe will be hit hardest, while the US is somewhat more protected.

Middle East war unleashes a new economic shock