World Oct 02 European positions on Russia harden as drone incidents, cyber-attacks and sabotage mount By Lorne Cook, Associated Press
World Sep 22 France recognizes Palestinian statehood ahead of UN General Assembly As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the start of a high-profile meeting at the United Nations aimed at galvanizing support for a two-state solution to the Mideast conflict. By Joseph Krauss, Farnoush Amiri, Associated Press
World Sep 09 France drifts into political turmoil as another prime minister is ousted Prime Minister François Bayrou resigned after losing a crushing confidence vote in parliament. The third toppling of a head of government in 14 months leaves President Emmanuel Macron scrambling. By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
World Sep 08 Legislators topple French government in confidence vote, forcing Macron to seek yet another prime minister Prime Minister François Bayrou was ousted after he gambled that lawmakers would back his view that France must slash public spending to repair its debts. By John Leicester, Associated Press
Politics Sep 04 Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after fighting ends Speaking after a meeting of the so-called "coalition of the willing" in Paris, Macron says the countries have committed to deploying troops in Ukraine — or to maintaining a presence on land, at sea, or in the air — to… By Illia Novikov, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press
Aug 20 Macron denounces Netanyahu’s ‘abject’ claim that he is fueling antisemitism By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron denounced Netanyahu’s remarks as “abject” and “erroneous” in response to Israel Prime Minister’s accusations that his intention to recognize a Palestinian state is fueling antisemitism. Continue reading
Aug 15 Macron vows justice after unknown attackers chop down tree honoring murdered French Jewish man By Associated Press The tree, located in Épinay-sur-Seine, was chopped down Wednesday night, seemingly with a chainsaw. Continue reading
Jul 24 France will recognize Palestine as a state, President Macron says By Angela Charlton, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron announced Thursday that France will recognize Palestine as a state, in a bold diplomatic move amid snowballing global anger over people starving in Gaza. Israel denounced the decision. Continue reading
Jul 24 Conservative influencer Candace Owens sued for defamation over claims that France’s first lady is a man By Associated Press A lawyer for France’s first couple said they’ll be seeking “substantial” damages from U.S. conservative influencer Candace Owens if she persists with claims that President Emmanuel Macron’s wife, Brigitte, is a man. Continue reading
Jul 13 Macron announces 6.5 billion euros in extra military spending by France in next two years By Angela Charlton, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday announced 6.5 billion euros ($7.6 billion) in extra military spending in the next two years because of new and unprecedented threats, ranging from Russia to nuclear proliferation, terrorists and online attacks. Continue reading