Ukraine peace talks possible this winter, says Donald Tusk Zelensky renews push for Nato-style security pledge ahead of full membership The Independent UK · Dec 10, 2024
AI boom makes European universities the new Harvard and Stanford for tech talent Mistral CEO Arthur Mensch’s Parisian alma mater is a breeding ground for France’s $2.3 billion AI talent boom. Fortune · Dec 10, 2024
Will the French political crisis help Marine Le Pen’s far-right RN party? Le Pen, who is credited with rebranding RN into a legitimate political force, is making the most of chaos. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024
France's Macron To Host Party Leaders In Quest For New Govt French party leaders will gather at President Emmanuel Macron's Elysee Palace office Tuesday afternoon in a bid to chart a route towards a new government, days after Prime Minister Michel Barnier was toppled in a confidence vote. International Business Times · Dec 10, 2024
Outgoing French government to present 'special' budget to avoid shutdown The outgoing French government has prepared a "special" budget to keep the country running through the end of the year, after Prime Minister Michel Barnier lost a confidence vote in the National Assembly, which had rejected large parts of the proposed 2025 budget. Radio France Internationale · Dec 10, 2024
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy praises Trump as leader feared by Putin Ukrainian leader says he is grateful for Trump’s ‘strong resolve’ to bring the war in Ukraine to an end. Al Jazeera · Dec 10, 2024
Ukraine war briefing: Our war dead 43,000 and Russia’s 198,000 says Zelenskyy Volodymyr Zelenskyy suggests foreign troops to protect Ukraine until it can join Nato; Ukraine’s president woos potential next German chancellor. What we know on day 1,021 The Guardian - AU · Dec 10, 2024
'Shadow President' Trump Strides World Stage Donald Trump does not take office until January 20, but on the world stage he is already acting as if he is US president. International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024
Zelensky open to idea of Western troops in Ukraine President Zelensky stresses that even with an invitation to the NATO military alliance, long-term protection would still be uncertain in the face of future Russian aggression The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024
Why is Biden letting Trump take the spotlight already? Insiders are divided ANALYSIS: ‘The only way to win the war of attention is by going to the voters and explaining things to them, which President Biden has consistently avoided doing,’ one strategist tells Andrew Feinberg. Others take a different view The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024
Macron calls for unity talks as Barnier's exit sparks political crisis French President Emmanuel Macron has called for a 'meeting of different political forces' to hammer out a programme for a new government, amid a political crisis triggered by Prime Minister Michel Barnier's ouster. Radio France Internationale · Dec 9, 2024
How France can be more ‘European’ to avoid political chaos The French prime minister, Michel Barnier, has resigned following a vote of no confidence in his government triggered by a tussle over his budget. His was a minority administration working with a fragmented and divided parliament, in which parties had little inclination to cooperate. The Conversation · Dec 9, 2024
Trump calls on China to help end ‘madness’ between Russia and Ukraine: ‘World is waiting’ Incoming US president says Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelensky ‘would like to make a deal and stop the madness’ The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024
Pressure Grows On France's Macron To Name New PM French President Emmanuel Macron was on Monday set to hold a series of consultations with party bosses as pressure grew on him to name a new prime minister and defuse a political crisis. International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024
The Guardian - UK · Dec 9, 2024 Russia-Ukraine war: Zelenskyy suggests foreign troops could be deployed to Ukraine before Nato membership agreed – as it happened Leader says soldiers ‘could be present in Ukraine for as long as it isn’t part of Nato’
International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024 Notre Dame Welcomes Back Public For Mass After Five-year Refit The inaugural mass on Sunday morning was led by Paris archbishop Laurent Ulrich with 150 bishops and more than 100 priests from the capital in attendance, as well as French President Emmanuel Macron.
Radio France Internationale · Dec 9, 2024 Macron under increasing pressure to rebuild government After a weekend wrapped in the glory of presiding over the reopening of Paris' Notre-Dame cathedral, French President Emmanuel Macron has returned to earth with a bump – summoned by his own camp to name a prime minister "within hours" to end the current political turmoil.
International Business Times · Dec 9, 2024 Seoul Stocks Drop On S.Korea Woes; Most Asian Markets Rise South Korean stocks fell more than one percent Monday as the country was racked with political uncertainty after President Yoon Suk Yeol averted impeachment following his brief imposition of martial law last week.
The Guardian - AU · Dec 9, 2024 Ukraine war briefing: Trump urges China to help end Ukraine war After meeting US president-elect, Volodymyr Zelenskyy cautions that Ukraine needs a ‘just and robust peace, that Russians will not destroy within a few years’. What we know on day 1,020
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024 Trump trolls Jill Biden as he hawks new perfume: ‘A fragrance your enemies can’t resist’ Trump also met with Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky while in Paris
Evening Standard · Dec 8, 2024 Donald Trump urges Vladimir Putin reaches immediate ceasefire with Ukraine US President-elect Donald Trump on Sunday pushed Russian leader Vladimir Putin to act to reach an immediate ceasefire with Ukraine, describing it as part of his active efforts as president-elect to end the war despite being weeks from taking office.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 8, 2024 The Guardian view on France’s political crisis: belatedly, Macron must look left Editorial: The president’s gamble on far-right support failed. The route to stability lies in the opposite direction
Radio France Internationale · Dec 8, 2024 War on words highlights opposing visions of French society The Académie Française, founded in the 17th century under Louis XIV, views itself as the guardian of the French language – but a group of linguists says the words the institution chooses to protect or refuses to admit to its prestigious dictionary reveal an ideological bias.
The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2024 Notre Dame's reopening celebrated its saviors as much as the cathedral's resurrection from fire The reopening ceremonies for Notre Dame were as much a celebration of people as they were a rejoicing of the cathedral’s resurrection from fire
Top News · Dec 8, 2024 Trump Calls For Ceasefire In Ukraine After Paris Meeting President-elect Trump urges ceasefire in Ukraine after meeting with French and Ukrainian leaders. Zelenskyy highlights losses and calls for just peace deal.