Mar 03 Macron orders France's nuclear-powered aircraft carrier to move from Baltic Sea to Mediterranean By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press 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. Continue reading
Mar 02 Macron says France will increase its nuclear arsenal, allow temporary deployment of nuclear-armed jets to European allies By Sylvie Corbet, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Macron says the new strategy will "provide for the temporary deployment of elements of our strategic air forces to allied countries."… Continue reading
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
Jan 27 French lawmakers approve ban on social media for kids under 15 By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press President Emmanuel Macron has requested that the legislation be fast-tracked and it will now be discussed by the Senate in the coming weeks. Continue reading
Jan 26 France honors soldiers who died in Afghanistan after Trump's false claim about NATO troops By Associated Press A senior French government official said Monday the memory of the French soldiers who died in Afghanistan should not be tarnished following U.S. President Donald Trump's false assertion that troops from non-U.S. NATO countries avoided the front line during that war. Continue reading
Jan 05 Paris court finds 10 guilty of cyberbullying French first lady Brigitte Macron By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press A Paris court has found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality. Continue reading