In a sharp rebuke to Trump’s decision to impose a 20% tariff on European goods, Macron described the move as “brutal and unfounded,” warning it could backfire and damage the American economy and consumers
The proposal, spearheaded by France and involving the United Kingdom, seeks to utilize NATO’s well-established command and control structure to deploy a “reassurance force” as part of a broader European push to bolster Ukraine’s security amid growing uncertainty over continued U.S. support
The meeting, held in Paris, comes as tensions escalate over stalled truce negotiations and continued military hostilities. Macron, addressing the press alongside Zelensky, declared the talks a "decisive phase to put an end to the war of aggression" by Russia
The Ukrainian Air Force responded to the attacks, issuing air raid alerts across multiple regions, including Kyiv, Zhytomyr, Sumy, Chernihiv, Poltava, Kharkiv, Kirovohrad, Dnipropetrovsk, and Cherkasy. Ukrainian officials also warned of a potential ballistic missile threat during the bombardment
The company’s financial woes have been further compounded by plummeting share prices in its subsidiary, Gazprom Neft, and a newly imposed income tax hike to 25%, which has significantly increased its deferred tax liabilities
This classified assessment, which remained undisclosed to the public at the time, was recently revealed by German media outlets. According to the report, the Wuhan Institute of Virology (WIV) had been conducting experiments aimed at enhancing the transmissibility of viruses in humans
The announcement comes amid escalating violence, including significant advances by Russian forces in the Kursk Oblast and a massive aerial assault on March 6-7, which involved 67 missiles and 194 drones targeting Ukrainian infrastructure
Macron’s late-evening speech appeared to be a calculated move to reassure the French populace amidst growing concerns over the war in Ukraine, European security, and escalating trade tensions with the United States
In addition, the U.S. has directed other Western partners, including Australia and New Zealand, to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine, a practice that had been in place since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022
Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica addressed participants of the NDC Convention Rally in Grenada and praised Dickon Mitchell for leadership skills.
According to police reports, the suspect attempted to harm himself during his arrest, firing a blank gun into his mouth. He was swiftly taken to a hospital for treatment and has since been discharged into police custody
French Prime Minister François Bayrou announced on Wednesday that his government would spend up to six weeks re-examining all immigration agreements made with Algiers since Algeria’s independence in 1962
The renowned Swiss ski resort of Zermatt was completely cut off, with all road and rail access blocked. In the French resort of Tignes, more than a metre of snow blanketed the town, prompting local authorities to order residents and tourists to stay indoors
With 12 incidents reported since Sunday night, authorities are investigating multiple angles, including the possibility of foreign involvement or extremist left-wing groups
French Foreign Ministry spokesperson Christophe Lemoine condemned the sentences, calling them a clear attempt by Russian authorities to silence dissent and intimidate those documenting human rights abuses