Economy May 01 What to know about May Day as workers face rising costs due to Iran war Activists worldwide gathered for May Day rallies and street protests Friday, calling for peace, higher wages and better working conditions as many workers grapple with rising energy costs and shrinking purchasing power tied to the Iran war.
World Apr 24 More countries are turning to nuclear power 40 years after the Chernobyl disaster Over 400 nuclear reactors are operational in 31 countries, while about 70 more are under construction. Nuclear power accounts for producing about 10% of the world’s electricity, equivalent to about a quarter of all sources of low-carbon power.
World Apr 17 Macron and Starmer welcome news of Strait of Hormuz opening but say it must be permanent President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Keir Starmer plan an international mission to restore maritime security, with military planners meeting in London next week.
World Mar 09 Europe rallies around Cyprus after Iranian drone hits island French President Emmanuel Macron has visited Cyprus to show support, days after a drone strike hit a British base on the island.
World Mar 02 Macron says France will increase its nuclear arsenal, allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies Macron says the new strategy will "provide for the temporary deployment of elements of our strategic air forces to allied countries."…
World Feb 03 Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation over child abuse images, deepfakes French prosecutors raided the offices of social media platform X on Tuesday as part of a preliminary investigation into allegations including spreading child sexual abuse images and deepfakes. They have also summoned billionaire owner Elon Musk for questioning.
World Feb 02 French parliament clears way for Macron's military spending boost in 2026 budget France has adopted its delayed 2026 budget Monday, clearing the way for higher military spending promised by President Emmanuel Macron to confront threats linked to Russia’s war in Ukraine and Mideast conflicts.
World Jan 08 Farmers drive through Paris and block traffic in Greece to protest free trade deal In Greece, the main highway connecting Athens to the northern city of Thessaloniki was shut in both directions at several points.
World Jan 06 Ukraine's allies meet in Paris, but progress uncertain as Russia shows no signs of budging from demands Ukraine’s allies met Tuesday in Paris for key talks that could help determine the country’s security after any potential peace deal is reached with Russia.
World Jan 05 Paris court finds 10 guilty of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron A Paris court has found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality.