World Mar 22 Emmanuel Grégoire becomes new mayor of Paris, succeeding fellow Socialist Anne Hidalgo By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
World Mar 18 Trump's failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect The string of refusals indicates that his stock of European goodwill is low. By John Leicester, Emma Burrows, Associated Press
World Mar 15 French voters head to polls in first round of municipal elections before 2027 presidential race Although largely focused on grassroots concerns, the voting will be scrutinized for any early hints of how parties might fare in the presidential race of 2027. By John Leicester, 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
Feb 27 Europe's worries about Trump in spotlight as Macron heads to French nuclear sub base By John Leicester, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
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 24 France says ministers will no longer meet with U.S. ambassador until he responds to summons By John Leicester, Associated Press French authorities had summoned Kushner for a meeting on Monday evening over comments from the Trump administration; French diplomats said Kushner did not show up. Continue reading
Feb 03 Paris prosecutors raid X offices as part of investigation over child abuse images, deepfakes By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press 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. 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