World Apr 10 Video shows Ukrainian POWs killed by men identified as Russian soldiers Ukrainian drone video seen by The Associated Press shows four Ukrainian soldiers who have surrendered being shot to death by men identified as Russian troops in the village of Piatykhatky.
Politics Mar 31 French far-right leader Marine Le Pen barred from seeking public office for 5 years after embezzlement verdict Le Pen denounced the verdict in an interview with French TV channel TF1 as a “political” move aimed at preventing her from running in the 2027 presidential election and said that millions of French people “are outraged.”…
World Mar 27 France and Britain mull plans to deploy troops to assist with Ukraine-Russia peace deal At a recent summit featuring leaders of 30 countries as well as European Union and NATO chiefs, French President Emmanuel Macron offered reassurances that France and Britain will continue to forge ahead with plans to deploy troops in Ukraine to…
World Mar 24 French actor Gérard Depardieu stands trial in Paris for alleged sexual assaults on film set The case is seen as a potential watershed for the #MeToo movement in France.
World Mar 10 Paris planning talks on security force for Ukraine expected to draw more than 30 nations Such an international force would aim to dissuade Russia from launching another offensive after any ceasefire in Ukraine comes into effect.
World Mar 07 Unexploded World War II bomb disposal in Paris causes hours of travel chaos including Eurostar line closure A French government minister says that train services will gradually resume and roads will reopen after the disposal operation of an unexploded World War II bomb caused transportation chaos in Paris.
World Dec 19 ‘I wanted all of society to be a witness.’ Gisèle Pelicot speaks after ex-husband and co-defendants are convicted in rape trial The court found Dominique Pelicot guilty on all charges and sentenced him to 20 years in prison, which was the maximum possible.
World Dec 07 PHOTOS: An archbishop’s knock heralds Notre Dame’s reopening as world leaders look on The evening’s celebration, attended by 1,500 dignitaries, including President-elect Donald Trump, U.S. first lady Jill Biden, Britain’s Prince William and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, underscored Notre Dame’s enduring role as both a spiritual and cultural beacon.
World Dec 06 PHOTOS: What to expect from Notre Dame’s reopening This weekend, a succession of ceremonies will breathe life back into the iconic cathedral and celebrate its recovery from a devastating fire in 2019.
World Dec 05 French president Macron vows to stay in office after prime minister resigns In his address to the nation on Thursday, Macron came out fighting, laying blame at the door of his opponents on the far right for bringing down the government of Michel Barnier.