Lafarge guilty of financing terrorism

In a landmark ruling, the French cement manufacturer Lafarge, now owned by Holcim, was convicted of paying millions of euros to jihadist groups in Syria between 2013 and 2014.

The court found that the company prioritized its commercial interests over human safety by providing protection money to the Islamic State and the Nusra Front.

Former CEO Bruno Lafont was sentenced to six years in prison for his role in the scheme, marking the first time a major French corporation has been held criminally liable for crimes against humanity.

The verdict follows years of legal battles and investigations into the company's conduct in war-torn regions.