Stories from France

Journalist and presenter Giannis Mathioudakis has died in Paris.

Negotiations between French spirits group Pernod Ricard and American giant Bronformann have concluded without a merger or rapprochement. The potential deal between the two giants was previously under discussion. The source did not specify the reason for the termination of talks. The talks occurred against a backdrop of declining alcohol consumption.

Police arrested the partner of Manon Rolando in Algeria on Monday, April 27, following her disappearance. Rolando, who owned a farm with horses for boarding, has not been seen for at least nine days since March 25. SMS messages were sent from Rolando's mobile phone to clients and relatives after her disappearance to justify her absence. The partner is considered the primary suspect in the case. Two additional suspects were detained on April 22 and 23 for criminal association and tampering with a crime scene. These two suspects are reportedly close associates of Abdel Karim B and allegedly accompanied him to Nantes airport on April 2. The investigation is linked to the murder of Manon Rolando. The partner of Manon Rolando has been detained in Algeria alongside a 15-month-old girl. This arrest occurs one month after the mother's disappearance in the Anthese region.

Tensions were reported between law enforcement and supporters near the Parc des Princes following a match. Police deployed tear gas in response to attempts by individuals to breach security perimeters to reach the Avenue des Champs-Élysées.

Journalist Dordy Kelgann, known for reporting on the Kennedy and Marie-Lynemande Raux connection, reportedly interviewed Jacques Rubie in his prison cell. Kelgann claims to have obtained revelations from Rubie before his mental state declined.

The wine and spirits group Père Norica and Bronn Forman have announced the failure of discussions to acquire an American competitor. The target company is the owner of the Jack Daniels whiskey brand. The announcement follows a search of a vessel by soldiers to ensure no port calls were planned. The announcement follows a mid-April revision of annual objectives by the group. Pernod Ricard announced Tuesday that discussions to acquire the owner of Jack Daniels failed. The announcement follows unsuccessful negotiations between the two parties. The acquisition attempt did not result in a deal, according to reports.

The Association Face à l'Inceste reported an advancement in their cause while denouncing the insufficiency of the public response to incest. The statement follows the reopening of the Coco website, now referred to as Coco Land.

A cyclist involved in a high-speed collision with a wall in the Lyon Villeurbanne area is reported to be in reassuring condition.

Several French institutions have been using AI tools developed by Mistral since January. The French Ministry of the Armed Forces is among the users. This institutional support aims to bolster European companies against Chinese and American technology giants.

The decision follows allegations of providing false testimony regarding his acquaintance with Piotr Nisztor, a right-wing media employee. The decision was made by deputies during a session of the European Parliament in Strasbourg.