France To Send More Military Aid To Ukraine French President Macron pledges increased military aid to Ukraine in response to escalating Russian attacks, demonstrating solidarity and support. Top News · May 14, 2024
Two French Prison Officers Killed In Inmate's Escape Gunmen on Tuesday attacked a prison van at a motorway toll in northern France, killing at least two prison officers and freeing a convict who had been jailed last week. International Business Times · May 14, 2024
Huge manhunt in France as gunmen kill two guards and free inmate from van – as it happened At least two French prison guards shot dead and three seriously injured after heavily armed men ambush prison van in Incarville The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024
As Europe’s power shrinks, its fear is growing – and the result is huge mistakes Scared of Ukraine losing and scared of Russia being beaten, of migrants, Gaza and Trump, the EU is making poor choices at home and abroad, says Guardian Europe columnist Nathalie Tocci The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2024
New Caledonia Announces Curfew After Riots Over Voting Reforms New Caledonia announced a night-time curfew Tuesday and a ban on public gatherings after protests against proposed voting reforms in the French Pacific territory erupted into overnight riots, with vehicles torched and shops looted. International Business Times · May 14, 2024
'Choose France' Summit: France bags €15 billion in investment pledges French President Emmanuel Macron hosted around 180 global CEOs at the Palace of Versailles for the 7th edition of the 'Choose France' investment summit, where a record €15 billion across 56 projects were pledged. Macron however warned that Europe needs to rethink its business model in the face of rising… France 24 · May 13, 2024
France Announces 'Record' Foreign Investments Worth 15 Bn Euros The announcement came as Macron kicked off a day of meetings with foreign business leaders at the Chateau de Versailles, called "Choose France". International Business Times · May 13, 2024
France Attracts Billion In Foreign Investments Through 'Choose France' France attracts billion in foreign investments through successful 'Choose France' event, boosting economy and creating job opportunities. Top News · May 13, 2024
Microsoft, Amazon To Invest Billions In French Tech The announcements came on the eve of the seventh Choose France Summit, the aim of which is to attract foreign investors to the country. Macron will host it at the Chateau of Versailles near Paris. International Business Times · May 12, 2024
French government says Kristi Noem lied about cancelling meeting with Macron A French official said there is no record of a scheduled meeting with the South Dakota governor – nor had they invited her The Guardian - US · May 12, 2024
Amazon, Pfizer, AstroZeneca to pledge billions at ‘Choose France’ summit US retail giant Amazon is expected to announce a €1.2-billion ($1.3-billion) investment in France, the French government said Sunday, while pharmaceutical giants Pfizer and AstroZeneca have pledged nearly €1 billion ahead of the annual Choose France summit on foreign investment starting Monday. France 24 · May 12, 2024
Far-right EU election gains could boost nationalist parties on home turf Polls indicate a surge for the right across the continent in next month’s ballots, but the centrists are still likely to hold sway in parliament The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2024
Europe votes: Far right dominates campaign in France With just a few weeks to go before EU elections, the far right in France is on track for a comfortable win, if the polls are correct. The National Rally only just beat France's ruling party, Renaissance, in the last EU elections in 2019. This time, a wide gap has… France 24 · May 10, 2024
In France, we’ve been desperate for a real alternative to Macron and Le Pen. Finally, he’s here The June European elections are my first as a French citizen – and they’re in time to vote for the rising star of the left, Raphaël Glucksmann, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst The Guardian - UK · May 10, 2024
Al Jazeera · May 10, 2024 Key takeaways from China’s Xi European tour to France, Serbia and Hungary Chinese president pushes vision for a more multipolar world on first trip to Europe in five years.
Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2024 China's Xi feted in Hungary, the last stop of his European tour Chinese President Xi Jinping was given military honours as he visited Hungary on Thursday – seeking a "new journey" with his closest European Union ally amid divisions with the West over the Ukraine war and global trade. It’s the final leg of Xi's first visit to Europe in five years,…
Al Jazeera · May 9, 2024 Russia could open new front as Ukraine remains weapons-poor, say officials Ukrainian experts believe up to 50,000 troops are poised to try and take Sumy and Kharkiv.
Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2024 Call for sanctions amid claims of ethnic cleansing in Sudan's West Darfur Militias in Sudan killed thousands of people – including children – during a wave of violence last year in West Darfur, the NGO Human Rights Watch said as it accused armed groups of crimes against humanity and genocide.
Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2024 Podcast: Pro-Palestinian student protests, French euroscepticism, Channel Tunnel How student protests in support of Palestinians at Paris's political science institute are different from those in the US, a look at France's growing disaffection with Europe, and the long birth of the Channel Tunnel linking France to Britain – 30 years old this week.
Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2024 Olympic torch sets off on 78-day journey across France The Olympic torch relay began in Marseille on Thursday with football legend Basile Boli taking the flame in front of the iconic basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, a day after it made a spectacular entrance by sea.
International Business Times · May 9, 2024 Olympic Torch Relay Sets Off In Marseille The Olympic torch relay began in Marseille on Thursday with football legend Basile Boli taking the flame in front of the iconic basilica of Notre-Dame de la Garde, a day after it made a spectacular entrance by sea.
Radio France Internationale · May 9, 2024 France's Macron seeks to carry baby-making plan to term President Emmanuel Macron has reaffirmed his intention to tackle France’s infertility “scourge” by offering everyone around the age of 20 free fertility tests during routine medical checks and by improving access to medically assisted procreation (PMA).
The Guardian - UK · May 9, 2024 Western military trainers could go to Ukraine, Lithuania minister says Gabrielius Landsbergis also backs David Cameron and Emmanuel Macron on standing up to Putin
Al Jazeera · May 9, 2024 How food and chopstick skills are helping ease US-China tensions What officials eat and how have become key ingredients in efforts to find common ground in a testy relationship.
International Business Times · May 8, 2024 China's Xi Welcomed With 'Respect And Love' In Serbia Serbia's President Aleksandar Vucic reaffirmed his strong support for China's sovereignty over Taiwan Wednesday as he gave a lavish welcome to President Xi Jinping, who is seeking to deepen political and economic ties with friendlier countries in Europe.