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EU Chief pledges action against Israel, bolsters support for Ukraine
Strasbourg, France – European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has announced that the European Union will implement new measures against Israel and increase support for Ukraine. In her annual State of the Union address to the European Parliament in Strasbourg, von der Leyen condemned the situation in Gaza as “catastrophic” and outlined plans to […]
Hundreds arrested as ‘block everything’ protests grip France
Paris, France – France is experiencing widespread protests fueled by public anger towards President Emmanuel Macron’s government. Demonstrators clashed with police, blocked roads, and set fires in Paris and other cities, intensifying public anger against the government and its austerity measures. Authorities confirmed that more than 200 people were arrested during the first hours of […]
French President Macron names Sebastien Lecornu as new Prime Minister
Paris, France– Amidst political turmoil, French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Sebastien Lecornu, his defence minister and close ally, as the new prime minister, following the resignation of Prime Minister Francois Bayrou after losing a confidence vote. Lecornu, 39, faces significant challenges, including resolving a deepening political crisis and addressing the country’s substantial debt crisis. […]
French government collapses after no-confidence vote
The French government has collapsed after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou lost a confidence vote in parliament, handing President Emmanuel Macron the task of finding a fifth prime minister in less than two years. Bayrou’s government was brought down over its plans to cut about $52 billion to reduce the country’s debt. The prime minister had […]
French Prime Minister François Bayrou expected to be ousted in confidence vote
The French Prime Minister, François Bayrou, is anticipated to lose a confidence vote on Monday, potentially plunging the country’s economy into a deeper crisis. Opposition parties from both the left and far-right have declared their intention to vote against Bayrou, which would lead to the collapse of his minority government after just nine months in […]
Iran warns Europe against “reckless” approach to nuclear deal
Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has criticized Britain, France, and Germany for their approach to the country’s nuclear program, warning that their alignment with Washington will diminish Europe’s global standing. Araghchi accused the E3 of pursuing a “reckless course of action” that “lacks any legal standing” and is bound to fail. The E3 triggered a […]
Mbappé draws level with Henry as France beat Ukraine
Kylian Mbappé moved joint second on France’s all-time scoring list after netting in Les Bleus’ 2-0 win over Ukraine in their 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier on Friday.
Western Troops in Ukraine would be ‘targets’ for Russian forces- Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin has rejected proposed Western security guarantees for Ukraine, stating that any foreign troops deployed in the country would be considered “legitimate targets” for Russia’s military. This warning comes after 26 nations, including France and Britain, agreed to provide forces to deter Russia from further aggression in Ukraine should a peace deal […]
Zelenskyy meets Macron in Paris over Ukraine’s security guarantees
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has arrived in Paris for crucial talks with French President Emmanuel Macron, ahead of a meeting with the Coalition of the Willing. Macron warmly welcomed Zelenskyy at the Élysée Palace, emphasizing Europe’s readiness to provide security guarantees to Ukraine. “Building on the preparatory work by military planners, Europe was ‘ready to […]
France issues arrest warrant for Syrian president Bashar al-Assad
A French court has issued arrest warrants for seven former top Syrian officials, including former President Bashar al-Assad, for the bombing of a press center in Homs in 2012 that killed two journalists. The warrants were issued in connection with the attack on February 22, 2012, which killed renowned US journalist Marie Colvin and French […]