UK, France and Germany say Gaza aid freeze could breach international law Israel has blocked the entry of food and supplies to Gaza to try and get Hamas to accept new ceasefire deal Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
Macron sounds alarm on US-Russia shift, urges Europe to stand firm President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced he would discuss extending France's nuclear deterrent to European partners and raised the possibility of sending European troops to Ukraine to enforce a peace deal, as Europe scrambles to respond to Donald Trump's upending of the transatlantic alliance. Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2025
Macron: Military support from the US for Europe is no longer guaranteed French President says he is willing to discuss offering European allies the protection of France's nuclear capabilities Evening Standard · Mar 5, 2025
Scotland refocus after Calcutta Cup heartbreak, eye crucial wins over Wales & France Zander Fagerson insists Scotland have banished their Calcutta Cup disappointment and are focused on trying to finish their Guinness Six Nations… The National (Scotland) · Mar 5, 2025
Two great war leaders united by American isolationism: Charles de Gaulle and Volodymyr Zelensky Eighty-five years before Volodymyr Zelensky visited Downing Street in search of support for Ukrainian democracy, a Frenchman arrived in London with a similar request. The Conversation · Mar 5, 2025
French nuclear deterrence for Europe: how effective could it be against Russia? In February 2020, French President Emmanuel Macron said it was time to reflect on the European dimension of French nuclear deterrence. He proposed a strategic dialogue as well as joint nuclear exercises between European partners. Five years later, Germany’s likely next chancellor, Friedrich Merz, responded to this call, advocating an extension… The Conversation · Mar 5, 2025
Israel’s Gaza aid freeze risks breaking international law, UK and allies warn The UK, France and Germany said humanitarian aid ‘should never be contingent on a ceasefire or used as a political tool’. The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025
Macron warns Russian aggression ‘knows no borders’ in televised address French president says Europe must prepare for a future without guaranteed US support, warning Russian threat could extend beyond Ukraine The Guardian - UK · Mar 5, 2025
French police protest as officer who shot teen faces murder trial Police officers across France staged low-key protests on Wednesday after prosecutors sought murder charges against a colleague who shot and killed a teenage motorist during a traffic stop in 2023. Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2025
Foreign doctors in France stage hunger strike over job insecurity Hundreds of foreign-trained doctors working in France on Wednesday launched a three-day hunger strike, demanding job security and the right to stay in the country. The protest comes after the government failed to deliver on a promised extension of work permits, leaving many at risk of losing their jobs. Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2025
Starmer tribute to fallen British troops after Vance’s perceived slight Sir Keir Starmer’s tribute to personnel killed in Iraq and Afghanistan came after JD Vance’s comments about troops from a ‘random country’. The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025
Macron To Address France Over Global 'Uncertainty' French President Emmanuel Macron said he would address the nation Wednesday over the current global uncertainty in the wake of the radical change in US policy on Ukraine under Donald Trump. International Business Times · Mar 5, 2025
A new exhibition highlights how German artist Anselm Kiefer was inspired by Vincent van Gogh When he was 17 years old, German artist Anselm Kiefer retraced the footsteps of Vincent van Gogh from the Netherlands through Belgium and into France The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025
Macron to address nation on Ukraine as most French say US is no longer an ally President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation on Wednesday to outline France's position amid growing tensions over Ukraine – just hours before an EU summit on the conflict begins in Brussels. The move comes as Hungary's Viktor Orban visits Paris claiming some EU nations “want war", and nearly three-quarters of… Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Mar 5, 2025 Vance denies disrespecting UK and France over Ukraine peacekeeping force US Vice President JD Vance has denied disrespecting Britain and France by describing a planned peacekeeping force in Ukraine as 20,000 troops from some "random country that has not fought a war in 30 or 40 years".
The Independent UK · Mar 5, 2025 France get helping hand from Thierry Henry ahead of Ireland Six Nations clash The former France striker memorably denied the Republic of Ireland a place at the 2010 World Cup with the help of handball
The National (Scotland) · Mar 4, 2025 Which countries have nuclear weapons – and how many? New report gives details THE number of nuclear weapons controlled by Russia, the US, and the world’s other nuclear-armed states has been revealed in a new report ...
Al Jazeera · Mar 4, 2025 Vance denies criticising UK, France over Ukraine peacekeeping proposal VP says he did not mock allies who fought in US-led wars after UK, France commit to sending peacekeepers to Ukraine.
Latin Times · Mar 4, 2025 French Tesla Dealership Torched By Anarchist Group in Proclaimed 'Offensive Against Techno-Fascists' An anarchist group in southwestern France is claiming responsibility for setting a Tesla dealership ablaze Sunday night.
The Independent UK · Mar 4, 2025 French prime minister again lashes out at US over Ukraine, says pause in aid is 'unbearable' France’s prime minister has decried the U_S_ pause on military aid for Ukraine as “unbearable.”
Radio France Internationale · Mar 4, 2025 France divided over Ukraine as parliamentary debate sparks tensions While French politicians across the spectrum are united in their support for Ukraine, a debate in parliament has highlighted the divide between pro-Europeans and nationalists when it comes to the best approach, reigniting tensions in the country's fractured political landscape.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 4, 2025 Ex-surgeon tells French court he used status to sexually abuse children Joël Le Scouarnec is accused of attacking 299 patients at a dozen hospitals between 1989 and 2014
Top News · Mar 4, 2025 France's Nuclear Deterrence Policy And European Defense Discussions French President Macron's proposal for nuclear deterrence discussions with European allies in response to U.S. concerns. France's role in European security...
Evening Standard · Mar 4, 2025 Vance forced into clarification after MPs who served in forces condemn war jibe JD Vance played down the ability of ‘troops from some random country that has not fought a war in 30 or 40 years’ to monitor a ceasefire.
The Conversation · Mar 4, 2025 Maps showing China’s growing influence in Africa distort reality – but some risks are real Global power dynamics in Africa are shifting, with China eclipsing the influence of the US and France. China has become Africa’s single largest trading partner.