U.S. diplomats accused of pressuring France over Le Pen trial, sparking diplomatic tension and France’s pushback.

Brooks & Dunn extend their Neon Moon Tour into 2026 with new U.S. dates, Europe’s C2C Festival, and a stint with Morgan Wallen.

French electronic composer Éliane Radigue, a pioneer of drone and minimalism, died at 94 on February 24, 2026.

Egypt seeks global backing for Lebanon’s military as disarmament efforts progress south of the Litani River.

Japanese student Issei Sagawa raped, murdered, and cannibalized a Dutch student in 1981, was released by France due to mental health and legal limits, deported to Japan, convicted of lesser charges, and never imprisoned for murder.

Marine Le Pen says she won’t run for French president in 2027 if forced to wear an ankle bracelet during her appeal of a 2025 EU fund misuse conviction.

Bouygues posted strong 2025 results with record profit and cash flow, plans 5% dividend hike, and stable 2026 outlook.

Air Astana orders 25 new Airbus A320neos for fleet renewal, boosting efficiency and sustainability.

Singapore is advancing small modular reactor research with South Korea to enhance energy security and reach net-zero, despite no deployment decision yet.

French business confidence dropped to a 2021 low in February 2026 due to weak manufacturing, services, and employment outlooks.