France

Trump's failed strong-arming of allies on Iran shows that pressure is losing its effect

By John Leicester, Emma Burrows, Associated Press

The string of refusals indicates that his stock of European goodwill is low.

French voters head to polls in first round of municipal elections before 2027 presidential race

By John Leicester, Associated Press

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.

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.

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."…

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.