UK, France, Canada warn Israel of sanctions: Is opinion shifting on Gaza? UK imposes sanctions on Israeli settlers as European leaders mount pressure on Israel to end its Gaza offensive. Al Jazeera · May 20, 2025
UK suspends trade talks with Israel and sanctions West Bank settlers UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy announced on Tuesday the suspension of free trade negotiations with Israel and new sanctions on West Bank settlements. Euronews · May 20, 2025
U.K. suspends free trade talks with Israel and announces sanctions over West Bank settlers The British government says it is suspending free trade negotiations with Israel and has leveled new sanctions targeting West Bank settlements as it criticizes Israel’s military actions in Gaza The Independent UK · May 20, 2025
France drops genocide probe against widow of former Rwandan president Habyarimana French judicial authorities have closed the investigation against the widow of Rwanda's former president Juvenal Habyarimana into claims she played a role in the country's 1994 genocide, without pressing any charges against her, several sources close to the case told French news agency AFP. Radio France Internationale · May 20, 2025
France 'determined' to recognise Palestinian state France is "determined" to recognise a Palestinian state, its foreign minister said on Tuesday, condemning Israel for the "indefensible" situation in Gaza created by its military campaign and humanitarian blockade. Radio France Internationale · May 20, 2025
EU to review trade relations with Israel over ‘untenable’ situation in Gaza, says top diplomat – as it happened Kaja Kallas says ‘strong majority’ of EU foreign ministers backs move to pressure Israel after UK suspends trade talks The Guardian - AU · May 20, 2025
Netanyahu hits back at Starmer over Gaza military offensive Israel’s Benjamin Netanyahu said Sir Keir Starmer and his allies were offering a ‘huge prize’ to Hamas by calling for an end to military operations. Evening Standard · May 20, 2025
French government accused of top-level cover-up in Nestlé water scandal The French government "at the highest level" covered up a scandal over the treatment of mineral water by food giant Nestle, including the iconic Perrier brand, an investigation by France's upper house of parliament said Monday. Radio France Internationale · May 20, 2025
Britain, Canada, France Warn Israel Over 'Egregious' Gaza Tactics The leaders of Britain, France and Canada on Monday condemned Israel's "egregious actions" in Gaza and warned of joint action if it did not halt a heightened military offensive in the Palestinian territory. International Business Times · May 19, 2025
French government covered up Nestlé's illegal treatment of bottled water, inquiry finds Last year, the Swiss company publicly acknowledged having used treatments on mineral waters and agreed to pay a €2 million fine to avoid legal action. Euronews · May 19, 2025
Perrier owner scrutinised after France reportedly covered up illegal water filter treatment Report finds Nestlé used purification treatments that were unauthorised for natural mineral water The Guardian - UK · May 19, 2025
UK suspends trade talks with Israel as Lammy condemns Gaza escalation as 'monstrous' Sir Keir Starmer tells MPs he is ‘horrified’ by Israel’s military escalation in Gaza Evening Standard · May 19, 2025
Starmer brands Israel attack on Gaza ‘horrific’ as UK, France and Canada issue warning Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Israel in Commons after he, Emmanuel Macron and Mark Carney called for an end to the renewed military offensive and the expansion of aid The Independent UK · May 19, 2025
France aims to attract €20 billion in fresh investment at 'Choose France' summit France is poised to cement its status as a top investment destination with a surge of international deals announced at this year’s high-profile 'Choose France' which took place outside Paris. Radio France Internationale · May 19, 2025
International Business Times · May 19, 2025 Perrier Scandal Bubbles Up As French Parliament Slams Cover-up The French government "at the highest level" covered up a scandal over the treatment of mineral water by food giant Nestle, including the iconic Perrier brand, an investigation by France's upper house of parliament said Monday.
Al Jazeera · May 19, 2025 Trump-Putin call: Could it lead to a Russia-Ukraine ceasefire? The US president says only Putin and he can stitch together a truce. Their call on Monday will test that theory.
Euronews · May 19, 2025 Shifting sands: Who can the Middle East turn to after USAID funding cuts? As USAID moves its regional bureau to Cairo, Euronews asks how the Trump administration’s gutting of humanitarian — but not military — assistance to Egypt and Jordan could affect the region’s stability, and open it up to other powers.
Evening Standard · May 18, 2025 Donald Trump to speak to Vladimir Putin today in bid to stop Ukraine 'bloodbath' US President will then speak to Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and ‘various members of Nato’ as search for ceasefire continues
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025 UK officials suspect Macron will delay French Palestine recognition French president thought to be reconsidering June announcement at UN meeting, which would push back a similar move from the UK
The Independent UK · May 17, 2025 Starmer told to be more ambitious with EU reset to tackle ‘suffering’ caused by Brexit Labour prime minister, set for 11th-hour Brexit reset talks with Macron and Ursula von der Leyen to secure crucial deal, faces calls to be more ambitious
Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2025 Can Europe withstand the ripple effect of the MAGA political wave? Célia Belin of the European Council on Foreign Relations tells RFI that Donald Trump’s administration is treating Europe less as a partner and more as a rival. In backing nationalist movements and undermining multilateral institutions, it is exporting a political mode of operation that risks fracturing European unity.
Radio France Internationale · May 17, 2025 Romanian far-right candidate accuses Macron of election interference Romanian nationalist candidate George Simion, on a visit to Paris on Friday, accused French President Emmanuel Macron of interference in his country's tense presidential election rerun.
The Guardian - UK · May 17, 2025 Gérard Depardieu’s conviction was a historic moment for #MeToo in France The age of impunity is over for male violence against women, say campaigners after the actor was found guilty of sexual assault
Euronews · May 16, 2025 Georgia's Kobakhidze engages with European leaders at Tirana summit, signalling thaw in EU relations Georgian PM Irakli Kobakhidze’s warm exchanges at the EPC summit signal a thaw in EU-Georgia relations after paused accession talks.
International Business Times · May 16, 2025 European Leaders Seek United Front With Trump On Ukraine Key European leaders sought Friday to project a united front with US President Donald Trump on ending the war in Ukraine, after direct talks between Moscow and Kyiv wrapped up with no breakthrough on a ceasefire.