World Sep 10 Nationwide protests in France turn new prime minister’s first day into chaos By John Leicester, Jeffrey Schaeffer, Thomas Adamson, 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
World Aug 28 Watch 5:30 Why European countries want to reimpose harsh sanctions on Iran Three European countries that were part of the 2015 Iran nuclear deal launched a process to reimpose sanctions that were lifted a decade ago as part of the agreement. France, Germany and the United Kingdom accused Iran of breaking its… By Nick Schifrin, Dan Sagalyn
Aug 24 France summons U.S. ambassador Kushner to Paris over antisemitism allegations By Michelle L. Price, Associated Press France has summoned the American ambassador to Paris after the diplomat, Charles Kushner, wrote a letter to French President Emmanuel Macron alleging the country did not do enough to combat antisemitism. Continue reading
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
Aug 12 With the Seine open for swimming in Paris, tourists and residents embrace it as temperatures soar By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Swimming in the Seine is an increasingly popular tourist attraction in the French capital, and a must-do for Parisians themselves. Continue reading
Aug 11 A heatwave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in southern France By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press Scientists say Europe is becoming the world's fastest-warming continent. Continue reading