The opulent Ritz Hotel, in the heart of Paris, is likely to be a prominent target of the investigation.
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Hamas hands over another coffin containing remains to Israel
If the person’s identity is confirmed as that of a dead hostage, it will mean six others are still in Gaza.
Inside Gaza, BBC sees total devastation after two years of war
With endless rubble and destroyed streets as far as the eye can see, any plans for Gaza’s future are a far cry from where it is today, writes Lucy Williamson.
Dick Cheney’s death a loss to the nation, says George W Bush
Cheney became one of the most powerful vice-presidents in US history under Bush, and was a key architect in his “war on terror”.
Trump U-turns to renominate billionaire for Nasa chief
Jared Isaacman’s initial nomination was withdrawn by the president in May during his high-profile feud with Elon Musk.
More than 85 dead as typhoon wreaks havoc in the Philippines
Hundreds of thousands fled their homes as one of the year’s strongest typhoons ripped through the Philippines.
Cruise ship that left woman to die on island boarded by investigators
Officials from the Australian Maritime Safety Authority boarded the Coral Adventurer on Wednesday morning local time.
Two critically injured after driver rams into people on French island
A man in his early 30s drove deliberately into people on the Ile d’Oléron off the French coast, a local mayor says.
‘One of us’: Ugandan pride in New York mayor with roots in their country
A professor describes Mamdani as “one of us” while some young Ugandans take inspiration from the 34-year-old’s victory.
Tesla says Musk should be paid $1tn – will shareholders agree?
The car-maker is lobbying fiercely for the pay package, which is being voted on ahead of its AGM on Thursday.