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French citizen Olivier Grondeau aboard a plane after being released by Iranian authorities. Photo: X account of France’s Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot
Iran

Iran frees French citizen after nearly 900-day prison ordeal

Olivier Grondeau was arrested in 2022 and sentenced to five years in prison on espionage charges, which his family denies.

Video gaming

Can Assassin’s Creed Shadows, set in feudal Japan, save developer Ubisoft?

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Climate change

My Take | China steps up charge on climate change fight as the US turns away

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American cinema

How the Assassin’s Creed series became a multibillion-dollar franchise

With new game Assassin’s Creed Shadows out on March 20, we look back at the rise of the historical action-adventure series.

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Assassin’s Creed Shadows, set in 16th century Japan and focusing on real-life black samurai Yasuke, is the latest entry in the hugely popular historical science fiction video game series. Image: Ubisoft
Animals

Hunter on trial in France for killing endangered bear

Boar hunter Andre Rives says he acted in self-defence when a mother bear attacked him in the Pyrenees in 2021.

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Americas and the Caribbean

13 die in Honduras plane crash off Caribbean coast

Jetstream plane crashed minutes after take-off from Roatan Island on Monday. Transport minister said authorities suspect mechanical failure.

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Human rights

Paris police evict migrants from theatre after months-long occupation

The evacuation came as French authorities seek to tighten immigration policies, in a move reflecting the rightward shift in French politics.

People gather in front of the Gaite Lyrique theatre against the police eviction of hundreds of migrants from the theatre, in Paris. Photo: Reuters
Tourism

Explore Paris through its art, from the Louvre’s Mona Lisa to Salvador Dali

An art critic shares her guide to exploring the art treasures of Paris, from some of the most well-known to places you may have overlooked.

Canada

Canada’s PM Carney meets King Charles and Macron after Trump threats

After succeeding Trudeau last week, Carney conspicuously chose key European powers France and UK, rather than US, for first foreign visits.

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United States

French deputy to US: ‘give us back the Statue of Liberty’

Raphael Glucksmann urges America to return New York City’s famed statue, citing divergent values in the Trump era.

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The Statue of Liberty in New York. Photo: Zuma Press / dpa
Trending in China

‘Fearless’ China duo make history, achieving Top 4 at renowned dance contest

Organisers praise pair for coming in as underdogs but leaving as crowd favourites after relentless, unstoppable performance.

Two Chinese boys made history by placing in the Top 4 at an international street dance contest in France. Photo: SCMP composite/Baidu/Sina
Hong Kong society

How Picasso exhibition at Hong Kong’s M+ brings Spanish artist into 21st century

More than 60 works from Picasso museum in Paris will be shown together with 130 by artists of Asian origin.

Australia

My Take | Australian security lies in defence of country, not challenging China

As Trump pick for top defence post has second thoughts on deal for Aukus submarines, Canberra should mend fences with Beijing, Paris.

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Banking & finance

Towngas unit’s 2024 profit gains as renewable energy bets pay off

Net profit rose 2 per cent to HK$1.6 billion (US$206 million), while revenue increased 7.4 per cent to HK$21.3 billion.

Towngas’ Tai Po Plant. Photo: Martin Chan
Fame and celebrity

Meet Natalie Portman’s new boyfriend, French music producer Tanguy Destable

Apart from music, French-born Destable has an interest in museum art and is the father of 2 sons from a previous relationship – but where and when he met Portman is a tantalising mystery.

Meet Natalie Portman’s new man, music producer Tanguy Destable. Photos: @tepr_/Instagram, Getty Images
Style Edit

Style Edit: Lacoste’s autumn/winter 2025 runway at Paris Fashion Week

The brand’s autumn/winter 2025 collection bears its famous crocodile logo, originally inspired by the nickname of its founder, French tennis legend, René Lacoste.

Donald Trump

Trump threatens tariffs on European wine and spirits in escalating trade war

Trump raised the ante a day after the European Commission said it will impose counter tariffs on €26 billion (US$28 billion) worth of US goods.

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Ukraine war

Opinion | Appeasing Russia and forcing Ukraine into a peace deal will breed chaos

It would embolden Putin, make Ukraine a breeding ground for mass migration, a weapons surge, even civil war – affecting Europe and beyond.

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Space

‘Blood Moon’ to bathe Earth with red light in total lunar eclipse

It is the first total lunar eclipse since 2022, but there will be another this September.

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European Union

Opinion | As Europe takes the lead on its own defence, it must agree on how

Europe needs greater collective leadership, pragmatism and rapid decision-making to remain a relevant force in the 21st century.

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Donald Trump

Trump to buy a Tesla in show of support for Musk

Tesla has lost more than one-third of its market value since mid-December as Musk deepens his association with Trump.

People protest against Tesla and Elon Musk outside a Tesla dealership in Palo Alto, California. Photo: Reuters
Hong Kong economy

France and Hong Kong can tap AI possibilities together, top diplomat says

French Consul General Christile Drulhe says plenty of scope exists for collaboration and city remains attractive place for business.

French Consul General for Hong Kong and Macau Christile Drulhe at the consulate in Admiralty. Photo: Jonathan Wong
Ukraine war

Rubio vows to block ‘antagonistic’ language on Russia at G7 meeting

US wants softer tone on Russia when G7 foreign ministers meet in Quebec from Wednesday.

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Ukraine war

Opinion | EU and Britain must step up and lead a coalition for peace in Ukraine

Leaders need to offer carrots and sticks for Russia while boosting defence and being creative to get others, including China and India, to buy in.

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China's military weapons

China’s falling arms imports signal massive growth in military self-reliance

SIPRI report shows Chinese-developed technologies are replacing imported hi-tech weaponry in several spheres.

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Last year’s Zhuhai airshow, China’s largest aerospace trade expo, showcased a variety of technologies including drones, weapon systems, aircraft, electronic warfare, and space technologies. Photo: EPA
Ukraine war

France readying new military aid package for Ukraine, defence minister says

The package will provide 155mm artillery shells and AASM missiles, which are used by the Mirage 2000 fighter jets.

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A French-made Mirage-2000 fighter jet shoots down a Russian KH-101 cruise missile as seen from the cockpit at an undisclosed location in Ukraine. Photo: Air Forces of Ukraine via AFP
United States

Opinion | To Europe’s shock, Trump is bringing back great power geopolitics

As Trump seeks a balance of power with Russia and China, Europe faces the prospect of being a chess piece rather than a player.

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Crime

France’s ex-spy chief gets 4 years’ jail in influence-peddling trial

He was charged for using his security contacts for private gain including by obtaining confidential information for luxury giant LVMH.

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