French rapper and singer Gims, whose real name is Gandhi Djuna, was questioned by police in Paris on March 25, 2026. The interrogation followed a formal complaint filed by a photographer who alleged the artist assaulted him during an incident in the capital's 8th arrondissement earlier this month. The Paris prosecutor's office confirmed the judicial police are handling the case.
Local elections were held across France on March 22, 2026, for municipal councils. The second round of voting determined the mayors for thousands of communes. This electoral cycle saw a significant renewal of local leadership, with many incumbents not seeking re-election.
The annual World Happiness Report, a publication of the UN Sustainable Development Solutions Network, was released on March 20, 2026. The report ranks countries based on Gallup World Poll data and other factors like GDP and social support. For the seventh consecutive year, Finland maintained its position as the world's happiest nation.
