Feb 24 Louvre's director resigns in the wake of brazen French crown jewels heist and other troubles By Thomas Adamson, John Leicester, Associated Press The world's most visited museum has faced widening scrutiny over security failures, labor unrest and a suspected ticket fraud scheme. Continue reading
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
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
Oct 02 European positions on Russia harden as drone incidents, cyber-attacks and sabotage mount By Lorne Cook, Associated Press Europe must take a more aggressive approach with Russia by shooting down drones that enter European airspace and boarding shadow fleet ships illicitly transporting oil to deprive Moscow of war revenue, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday. Continue reading