World Feb 27 Europe's worries about Trump in spotlight as Macron heads to French nuclear sub base By John Leicester, Associated Press
World Feb 24 Louvre's director resigns in the wake of brazen French crown jewels heist and other troubles The world's most visited museum has faced widening scrutiny over security failures, labor unrest and a suspected ticket fraud scheme. By Thomas Adamson, John Leicester, Associated Press
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. By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press
World Dec 08 Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on U.S.-backed peace plan and security The leaders are working to ensure that any ceasefire is backed by solid security guarantees both from Europe and the U.S. to deter Russia from attacking again. By Jill Lawless, Illia Novikov, Associated Press
World Nov 27 French president unveils new military program for volunteers aged 18 and 19 The program aims to strengthen France's defenses amid growing threats, particularly from Russia. By Associated Press
Nov 25 Trump says peace plan 'fine-tuned' and he's sending envoys to meet Russians and Ukrainians By Isobel Koshiw, Konstantin Toropin, Associated Press President Trump says he is sending envoy Steve Witkoff to meet with the Russian president and Army Secretary Dan Driscoll to meet with Ukrainian officials. Continue reading
Nov 13 10 years after Bataclan massacre, Paris is still scarred by Islamic State attacks By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press The attacks on November 13, 2015, included gunfire at cafés, explosions at a stadium, and a massacre at the Bataclan concert hall. Continue reading
Oct 10 Macron reappoints newly resigned PM Lecornu amid France's political crisis By Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday reappointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation, asking him to try again to form a government and produce a budget in a bid to end the country's political deadlock. Continue reading
Oct 08 Outgoing French PM expects Macron to name replacement in 48 hours By Samuel Petrequin, John Leicester, Associated Press Sébastien Lecornu didn’t say who his replacement could be. But appeared to rule himself out of coming back to the job. He said Wednesday that “my mission is finished.”… Continue reading
Oct 06 France's new prime minister resigns hours after naming government, plunging France further into political chaos By Samuel Petrequin, John Leicester, Associated Press Lecornu is now the shortest-serving prime minister in the history of the Fifth Republic, which started in 1958. Continue reading