World Mar 09 Europe rallies around Cyprus after Iranian drone hits island By Sylvie Corbet, Menelaos Hadjicostis, Associated Press
World Mar 03 Macron orders France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from Baltic Sea to Mediterranean French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday ordered France’s nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from the Baltic Sea to the Mediterranean to help protect allied assets during the war in the Middle East. By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
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."… By Sylvie Corbet, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
World Feb 27 Europe's worries about Trump in spotlight as Macron heads to French nuclear sub base French President Emmanuel Macron, the person with the power to unleash France’s nuclear arsenal, will on Monday update French thinking on the potential use of warheads carried on submarines and planes, if it ever came to that. 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
Feb 02 French parliament clears way for Macron's military spending boost in 2026 budget By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Dec 08 Zelenskyy holds talks in London with European allies on U.S.-backed peace plan and security By Jill Lawless, Illia Novikov, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Nov 27 French president unveils new military program for volunteers aged 18 and 19 By Associated Press The program aims to strengthen France's defenses amid growing threats, particularly from Russia. Continue reading
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