Stories from France

Medical experts stated that individuals suffering from long Covid are not contagious. While immunity may decrease over time, symptoms can persist after the acute infection phase. The source confirmed that contagion only occurs during the acute infection stage.

Patients are reporting extreme, permanent exhaustion two months after contracting Covid that is not relieved by rest or sleep. Symptoms also include a collapse in memory and concentration abilities.

A French nuclear-powered aircraft carrier is moving from the Mediterranean to the Red Sea to support freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz following a potential end to hostilities. The movement follows a drop in international oil prices after reports that the United States and Iran were close to a deal. Brent crude oil futures for July delivery closed at $101.27 per barrel on the London ICE exchange, a 7.83% decrease. West Texas Intermediate crude for June delivery closed at $95.08 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The deployment aims to enhance security in the region. France has deployed its naval vessel, the "D'Estaing," to the southern Red Sea to enhance regional security and prepare for multinational navigation activities in the Strait of Hormuz. The French Navy has deployed a warship to the Red Sea to bolster regional security.

A 23-year-old man is in police custody following the death of a 14-year-old schoolgirl in Aisne. The teenager was reportedly attacked with multiple knife wounds while walking to school. Prosecutors suggest the suspect could be a former boyfriend of the victim.

Actress Helena Bonham Carter has reportedly dropped out of the fourth season of HBO's White Lotus in France. The departure occurred just nine days into production. Variety reports the actress had creative differences with director and creator Mike White.

A stone statue known as the Madone or Notre-Dame des Mondors was vandalized between Sunday night and Monday. Mayor Corinne Cardona reported that the heads of both the Madonna and the infant Jesus were destroyed with a sledgehammer.

A 14-year-old female student has died in the Aisne department of France.

A judicial decision allows a former head of state to avoid wearing an electronic monitoring bracelet.

An appeals court in Paris granted former French President Nicolas Sarkozy a request to modify his sentence regarding 2012 campaign spending violations. Sarkozy will not be required to wear an electronic monitoring bracelet during his six-month sentence, according to RTL. The court's decision follows a petition for leniency regarding the method of punishment execution. A court has satisfied a motion to soften the method of executing Nicolas Sarkozy's sentence. Sarkozy remained impassive during the sentencing.

An investigation for murder has been opened following the death of a teenage girl on her way to school in Tardenois, Aisne. Prosecutors stated the suspect could be a 14-year-old former boyfriend, though the exact relationship is still being determined. An emergency psychological unit has been established at the victim's school. A 23-year-old man was arrested and taken into custody following the fatal stabbing of a 14-year-old girl. The incident occurred in the street in Tardenois, Aisne, on the morning of Wednesday. The suspect remains in police custody, according to the report. Witnesses located the teenager following the attack. The victim is described as being in a grave condition. The incident occurred during a period of thunderstorms reported on Sunday.