Diplomatic efforts have largely stalled since March 2022, with no direct talks between the two sides for over a year. The last round of negotiations in Istanbul produced a peace proposal that was later abandoned, and since then, dialogue has been limited to exchanges of prisoners of war and deceased soldiers
Dembele succeeds Kylian Mbappé, who had dominated the Player of the Year award for five consecutive seasons before his move to Real Madrid at the end of the previous campaign. His achievement further cements his status as one of the brightest stars in European football
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
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
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
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 European Union was designed to rip us off,” Trump declared at the White House, repeating his past claims that Europe has unfairly restricted U.S. exports, particularly in the automotive and agricultural sectors, while benefiting from an open American market
The dominant display was PSG’s largest-ever winning margin in a European competition, marking the first time they have scored seven goals in a Champions League match since their 7-1 triumph over Celtic in 2017
While President Donald Trump has ruled out a full withdrawal of American forces from Europe, concerns are mounting that Washington may pull troops from NATO member states that joined the alliance after 1990
The French delegation was led by Lt Gen Gaël Diaz De Tuesta, Director General of Armament (DGA), while the Indian side was represented by Dinesh Kumar, Joint Secretary and Acquisition Manager (Maritime Systems) in the Indian Ministry of Defence
The announcement, made Thursday by the French finance ministry, signals a significant strategic move to advance Europe's digital and defense sovereignty. The investment will increase France’s stake in Eutelsat to around 30%, up from below 20%
The heatwave began intensifying on Thursday, particularly in eastern France, where daytime temperatures ranged between 32°C and 35°C. Météo-France attributes the soaring heat to a blocking anticyclone currently dominating much of Europe