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Macron hopeful of US support to Kyiv’s security as 26 nations pledge troops

Twenty-six allies promise troops for Ukraine after fighting stops, as Russia shows no signs of being ready to end war.

Al Jazeera · Sep 4, 2025

Syria’s al-Sharaa confirms indirect talks with Israel amid soaring tensions

Interim President Ahmed al-Sharaa says Syria holding indirect talks with Israel ‘through mediators’.

Al Jazeera · May 7, 2025

In duelling Paris rallies, Le Pen condemns ‘witch-hunt’, counterprotests

The far-right politician rallies supporters after being found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds.

Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2025

France police shooting prompts unrest: All you need to know

Clashes erupt in French cities after the police killing of a teenager, prompting the mobilisation of 40,000 officers.

Al Jazeera · Jun 29, 2023

At least 24 people injured in Paris explosion

Police say four people are in critical condition after the blast started a fire in the French capital.

Al Jazeera · Jun 21, 2023

French court approves Macron’s plan to raise retirement age

Fresh protests erupt after Constitutional Council approves key provisions of French president’s pension reforms.

Al Jazeera · Apr 14, 2023

Calls for more pension protests as hundreds arrested in France

Interior minister says hundreds of police injured in the most violent day of protests since they began in January.

Al Jazeera · Mar 24, 2023

Protesters, police clash as French gov’t survives pension votes

Gov’t survives two motions to protest against President Macron’s decision to bypass parliament to raise retirement age.

Al Jazeera · Mar 20, 2023

French police use batons, tear gas in Paris amid pension protests

Protests rage after the French leader bypassed opposition and used special measure to raise the retirement age.

Al Jazeera · Mar 16, 2023

UK to fund France detention site as leaders agree migration deal

The UK will help fund a detention centre in France as part of a financial package to tackle irregular migration.

Al Jazeera · Mar 10, 2023