23:42
New government in France

Macron’s new cabinet: Lescure takes finance, Le Maire shifts to defence

In Paris on 5 October, President Macron’s office revealed the lineup for the new French government under Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu. Roland Lescure, a close ally of Emmanuel Macron, was tapped as finance minister, while the outgoing finance chief, Bruno Le Maire, was reassigned to defence.

11:30
Morning Brief

AnewZ Morning Brief - 27 September, 2025

Start your day informed with AnewZ Morning Brief: here are the top news stories for the 27 September, covering the latest developments you need to know.

11:44
Sarkozy verdict

French court to deliver verdict in Sarkozy corruption trial

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy will learn his fate in a corruption trial on Thursday in which he is accused of taking millions of euros from late Libyan strongman Muammar Gaddafi to help finance his 2007 election campaign.

11:34
Ballon d'Or

Dembélé dedicates Ballon d’Or win to PSG, fans and family

French international football player Ousmane Dembélé of Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) said that despite not having a personal goal of winning the Ballon d’Or, he could not hold back tears when he spoke about his family after being named the world’s best player on Monday.

00:26
Historic Recognition

France joins UK, Canada and Australia in recognising Palestinian state

France has officially recognised the State of Palestine in a move timed with United Nations efforts to revive peace in the Middle East. The decision aligns Paris with the UK, Canada and Australia, signalling growing Western support for a two-state solution. Israel and the U.S. react with opposition.

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