EU leaders gather to chart a new course for transatlantic ties after Trump threats over Greenland
Read full article: EU leaders gather to chart a new course for transatlantic ties after Trump threats over GreenlandEuropean Union leaders are gathering for emergency talks to address transatlantic relations after a turbulent two weeks dominated by U.S. President Donald Trump's renewed threats to take control of Greenland.
Trump's European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair ties
Read full article: Trump's European threats could make it harder for future US leaders to repair tiesJoe Biden promised Europe that "America is back" early in his presidency, aiming to mend ties after Donald Trump's tenure.
IOC president says no contact yet with Trump's White House, will meet Vance at Winter Olympics
Read full article: IOC president says no contact yet with Trump's White House, will meet Vance at Winter OlympicsOlympic leader Kirsty Coventry is yet to have formal contact with U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration but says she looks forward to meeting Vice President JD Vance in Milan next month.
Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic deal
Read full article: Trump backs down on Greenland and cancels tariff threat after NATO agrees to future Arctic dealPresident Donald Trump says he has scrapped the tariffs that he threatened to impose on eight European nations to press for U.S. control over Greenland.
The Latest: House Speaker Johnson tells UK he hopes to ‘calm the waters’
Read full article: The Latest: House Speaker Johnson tells UK he hopes to ‘calm the waters’President Donald Trump meandered through a list of his administration’s accomplishments while speaking at a White House press briefing Tuesday.
Read what France's Macron and the head of NATO are saying to Trump behind the scenes
Read full article: Read what France's Macron and the head of NATO are saying to Trump behind the scenesPresident Donald Trump has shared private messages from world leaders about Greenland, revealing softer tones behind public criticism.
The Latest: Greenland and threat of Trump tariffs loom over Davos
Read full article: The Latest: Greenland and threat of Trump tariffs loom over DavosThe World Economic Forum’s annual meeting attracts corporate executives, academics, philanthropists and media to the Swiss Alps town of Davos.
As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American security
Read full article: As faith in the US fades a year into Trump 2.0, Europe tries to end a reliance on American securityEuropean Union leaders are using strong language like "intimidation" and "blackmail" to describe U.S. President Donald Trump's threat of new tariffs over Greenland.
What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in Davos
Read full article: What to know about the annual World Economic Forum meeting in DavosNearly 3,000 high-level participants from business, government and beyond plus untold numbers of activists, journalists and observers are converging on the Swiss town of Davos for the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting.
Pope meets families of young Italian victims of the Swiss Alps bar fire
Read full article: Pope meets families of young Italian victims of the Swiss Alps bar firePope Leo XIV has met with families of Italian teenagers killed or injured in a fire that engulfed a Swiss ski resort bar during a party on New Year's Eve.
European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's future
Read full article: European troops arrive in Greenland as talks with US highlight 'disagreement' over island's futureTroops from European countries, including France and Germany, are arriving in Greenland to boost security.
Marine Le Pen's appeal trial opens in Paris, with far-right leader's 2027 presidential bid at stake
Read full article: Marine Le Pen's appeal trial opens in Paris, with far-right leader's 2027 presidential bid at stakeFrench far-right leader Marine Le Pen has returned to court to appeal an embezzlement conviction that risks affecting her 2027 presidential ambitions.
Cyprus president's top aide quits after online video alleging government corruption
Read full article: Cyprus president's top aide quits after online video alleging government corruptionA top aide to Cyprus President Nikos Christodoulides has resigned after an online video was posted recently in which it was suggested that he and others were using their close ties to the leader to earn favors for would-be investors in exchange for cash.
Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over Greenland
Read full article: Britain says tanker seizure is a win for trans-Atlantic security but tensions loom over GreenlandThe U.S. has seized a Venezuela-linked oil tanker in the North Atlantic, backed by British support.
Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade deal
Read full article: Farmers drive tractors through Paris and block highways in Greece to protest free trade dealDozens of angry farmers have demonstrated in France and Greece, halting traffic and blocking roads with tractors to protest European Union plans to move forward with a free trade deal with five South American nations.
Ukraine's allies praise major progress on defense guarantees if a peace deal is struck with Russia
Read full article: Ukraine's allies praise major progress on defense guarantees if a peace deal is struck with RussiaUkraine’s allies have made major progress toward defending the country if a peace deal is struck with Russia.
A Paris court finds 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte Macron
Read full article: A Paris court finds 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte MacronA Paris court has found 10 people guilty of cyberbullying France’s first lady Brigitte Macron by spreading false online claims about her gender and sexuality.
The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in Russia
Read full article: The Kremlin says Moscow made an offer to France regarding a French citizen imprisoned in RussiaThe Kremlin is in talks with French authorities about French scholar Laurent Vinatier, who is serving a three-year sentence in Russia and reportedly faces new espionage charges.
EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorship
Read full article: EU warns of possible action after the US bars 5 Europeans accused of censorshipThe European Union's executive is warning of possible action against the U.S. after travel bans were imposed on five Europeans accused of pressuring American technology firms to censor viewpoints.
EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur
Read full article: EU delays massive free-trade deal with South American bloc MercosurThe European Commission says the European Union is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy.
US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talks
Read full article: US officials say Washington has agreed to give Ukraine security guarantees in peace talksU.S. officials say Washington has agreed to provide unspecified security guarantees to Ukraine as part of a peace deal to end Russia’s nearly four-year war, and more talks are likely this weekend.
Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territory
Read full article: Zelenskyy offers to drop NATO bid for security guarantees but rejects US push to cede territoryUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has expressed willingness to drop Ukraine's NATO bid in exchange for Western security guarantees.
Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new book
Read full article: Sarkozy describes his prison stay and advises on appealing to the far right in his new bookFormer French President Nicolas Sarkozy describes his time behind bars in a book released Wednesday.
Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European support
Read full article: Zelenskyy reaffirms his refusal to cede land to Russia as he rallies European supportUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has reaffirmed his refusal to cede territory, resisting U.S. pressure for compromise with Russia.
Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian security
Read full article: Zelenskyy meets in London with European allies on the US peace plan and Ukrainian securityBritish, French and German leaders met in London with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of European support for Kyiv at what they called a “critical moment” in the U.S.-led effort to end Russia’s war in Ukraine.
French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan Meng
Read full article: French first lady Brigitte Macron visits an old friend in China: A giant panda called Yuan MengFrench first lady Brigitte Macron has reunited with a giant panda born in France during a visit to China with President Emmanuel Macron.
Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in Ukraine
Read full article: Macron arrives in China for talks with Xi on trade ties and Russia's war in UkraineFrench President Emmanuel Macron has landed in Beijing for a three-day visit to China focused on trade talks and global crises.
US-Russia talks on Ukraine were ‘constructive’ but work remains, Putin adviser says
Read full article: US-Russia talks on Ukraine were ‘constructive’ but work remains, Putin adviser saysTalks between Russia and the U.S. on ending the nearly four-year war in Ukraine were constructive, but much work remains.
Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EU
Read full article: Paris' Louvre museum to increase ticket price for visitors from outside the EUThe Louvre museum has approved a ticket price increase for non-EU visitors, raising it from 22 to 32 euros starting in January.
The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycott
Read full article: The G20 summit in South Africa ends with the glaring absence of the US after Trump's boycottThe Group of 20 summit in South Africa has ended with the glaring absence of the United States — the next country to lead the bloc.
Leaders adopt a declaration at the start of South Africa's G20 summit despite US opposition
Read full article: Leaders adopt a declaration at the start of South Africa's G20 summit despite US oppositionWorld leaders from the Group of 20 rich and developing economies have broken with tradition and adopted a declaration at the start of their summit in South Africa despite opposition from the United States.
Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes and air defense systems from France
Read full article: Ukraine plans to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes and air defense systems from FranceUkraine has signed a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France, along with drones and ground-to-air systems.
France honors victims 10 years after attacks at Bataclan concert hall, cafes and national stadium
Read full article: France honors victims 10 years after attacks at Bataclan concert hall, cafes and national stadiumFrance is paying tribute to victims of the 2015 Paris attacks, marking 10 years since the tragedy.
France mourns its stolen crown jewels as their uncomfortable colonial past returns to view
Read full article: France mourns its stolen crown jewels as their uncomfortable colonial past returns to viewThe theft of the Louvre's crown jewels has increased calls for the museum to be more transparent about the colonial origins of the treasures it displays.
At UN climate summit, world leaders say time is running short to stop the worst effects of warming
Read full article: At UN climate summit, world leaders say time is running short to stop the worst effects of warmingWorld leaders gathering the in Brazil's Amazon rainforest for the U.N.‘s annual climate summit warned Thursday that time is running short for urgent and decisive action to prevent the worst effects of climate change.
France expected to adopt consent-based rape law in the wake of landmark Gisèle Pelicot case
Read full article: France expected to adopt consent-based rape law in the wake of landmark Gisèle Pelicot caseFrance's Senate is expected to approve a bill defining rape and sexual assault as any non-consensual sexual act.
Louvre director acknowledges failure after jewel heist and says she offered to resign
Read full article: Louvre director acknowledges failure after jewel heist and says she offered to resignThe Louvre's director has acknowledged a ″terrible failure″ at the Paris tourist attraction after a daylight crown jewel heist over the weekend.
Former French President Sarkozy begins a 5-year prison sentence for campaign finance conspiracy
Read full article: Former French President Sarkozy begins a 5-year prison sentence for campaign finance conspiracyFormer French President Nicolas Sarkozy has entered a Paris prison to begin serving a five-year sentence.
Trump plans to leave his mark on Washington by building a Paris-like arch near the Lincoln Memorial
Read full article: Trump plans to leave his mark on Washington by building a Paris-like arch near the Lincoln MemorialPresident Donald Trump plans to leave his mark on the nation's capital by building a Paris-like arch at one of the entrances to the District of Columbia.
French pair imprisoned in Iran over alleged spying have 'reached the limit,' families say
Read full article: French pair imprisoned in Iran over alleged spying have 'reached the limit,' families sayTwo French nationals detained in Iran for more than three years have reached the limit of what they can endure, according to relatives.
Embattled French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survives no-confidence votes in Parliament
Read full article: Embattled French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu survives no-confidence votes in ParliamentFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has survived two votes of no-confidence that could have toppled his fragile new government.
French prime minister will suspend a pension reform to avoid government collapse
Read full article: French prime minister will suspend a pension reform to avoid government collapseFrench Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu says he will suspend a much-debated plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.
France's newly re-appointed prime minister names new Cabinet in bid to quell political turmoil
Read full article: France's newly re-appointed prime minister names new Cabinet in bid to quell political turmoilFrance’s newly re-appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu named a new government Sunday, as he faces pressure to urgently produce a budget and quell political turmoil that is scaring businesses and staining the country’s image.
France's re-appointed prime minister Lecornu calls for calm amid political chaos
Read full article: France's re-appointed prime minister Lecornu calls for calm amid political chaosFrance’s newly re-appointed Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu acknowledged that he might be able to stay in his job long given the country's deep political divides.
Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy grid
Read full article: Power restored to 800,000 in Kyiv after major Russian strikes on Ukraine's energy gridPower has been restored to over 800,000 residents in Kyiv, a day after Russia launched major attacks on Ukraine's power grid, causing widespread blackouts.
France's Macron asks newly resigned Prime Minister Lecornu to try again to form a government
Read full article: France's Macron asks newly resigned Prime Minister Lecornu to try again to form a governmentFrench President Emmanuel Macron on Friday re-appointed Sebastien Lecornu as prime minister, just days after his resignation, to try again to form a government in a bid to end the country’s political deadlock.
World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of peace deal
Read full article: World leaders express hope after Trump says Israel and Hamas agreed to first phase of peace dealWorld leaders have expressed hope for peace after U.S. President Donald Trump announced a breakthrough deal between Israel and Hamas.
EU chief says Russia is waging a 'gray zone campaign' and Europe must meet the challenge
Read full article: EU chief says Russia is waging a 'gray zone campaign' and Europe must meet the challengeThe European Union's top official warns that Russia is conducting a "targeted gray zone campaign" against Europe.
Macron's political isolation deepens as allies abandon him, with some calling for his resignation
Read full article: Macron's political isolation deepens as allies abandon him, with some calling for his resignationFrench President Emmanuel Macron faces increased pressure to resign after the collapse of his latest government.
France's premier quits hours after naming government, plunging the country into more political chaos
Read full article: France's premier quits hours after naming government, plunging the country into more political chaosFrance's new prime minister has resigned just a day after naming his government and following less than a month in office.
Germany's Munich Airport reopens after second closure in less than 24 hours due to drones
Read full article: Germany's Munich Airport reopens after second closure in less than 24 hours due to dronesGermany’s Munich Airport has reopened after authorities shut it down for the second time in less than 24 hours after two confirmed drone sightings.
Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt ties
Read full article: Putin praises Trump but warns supplies of US long-range missiles to Ukraine will badly hurt tiesRussian President Vladimir Putin has warned the United States that supplies of long-range missiles to Ukraine will seriously damage relations between Moscow and Washington but will not change the situation on the battlefield.
European positions on Russia harden as drone incidents, cyber-attacks and sabotage mount
Read full article: European positions on Russia harden as drone incidents, cyber-attacks and sabotage mountFrench President Emmanuel Macron says Europe must take a tougher approach on Russia by shooting down drones the violate European airspace and boarding Moscow's shadow fleet ships.
Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet will face trial in France
Read full article: Captain of oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet will face trial in FranceFrench authorities have announced the captain of an oil tanker linked to Russia's shadow fleet will face trial in February.
Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as leaders ramp up pressure for a ceasefire
Read full article: Israeli strikes kill at least 17 Palestinians in Gaza as leaders ramp up pressure for a ceasefireIsraeli strikes have killed at least 17 Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, including 10 children and three women, according to local health officials, as international pressure for a ceasefire continues to grow.
'Everything’s frozen for you': Stopped on the street by NYC police, France's Macron calls ... Trump
Read full article: 'Everything’s frozen for you': Stopped on the street by NYC police, France's Macron calls ... TrumpFrench President Emmanuel Macron has shown he can reach President Donald Trump anytime.
Many leaders back a UN call to address challenges together but Trump says `America First'
Read full article: Many leaders back a UN call to address challenges together but Trump says `America First'World leaders from France to South Korea and South Africa to Suriname have given strong support to the U.N. chief’s call to work together to address challenges like war, poverty and climate chaos.
The Latest: Israeli army orders evacuation of a Gaza City hospital as world leaders gather at the UN
Read full article: The Latest: Israeli army orders evacuation of a Gaza City hospital as world leaders gather at the UNIsraeli forces are showing no signs of relenting on their new ground offensive in Gaza City as world leaders gather in New York for the United Nations General Assembly and more countries prepare to join the surge of nations recognizing a Palestinian state.
French towns fly Palestinian flag despite government orders ahead of state recognition
Read full article: French towns fly Palestinian flag despite government orders ahead of state recognitionSome French mayors have defied government orders and flown Palestinian flags on town halls, with more expected to follow suit as France prepares to formally recognize a Palestinian state at the United Nations General Assembly.
Macron hopes his recognition of a Palestinian state will be a landmark contribution to Mideast peace
Read full article: Macron hopes his recognition of a Palestinian state will be a landmark contribution to Mideast peaceFrench President Emmanuel Macron hopes that France's recognition of a state will contribute to peace in the Mideast.
UN Security Council votes against lifting Iran 'snapback' sanctions ahead of deadline
Read full article: UN Security Council votes against lifting Iran 'snapback' sanctions ahead of deadlineA U.N. Security Council resolution aimed at halting the reimposition of sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program failed.
Strikes and protests roil France, pitting the streets against Macron and his new prime minister
Read full article: Strikes and protests roil France, pitting the streets against Macron and his new prime ministerProtesters have hit France with transport strikes, demonstrations and blockades that are targeting the Paris Metro and other sectors.
France’s new prime minister faces a bumpy ride with budget challenges and nationwide strikes ahead
Read full article: France’s new prime minister faces a bumpy ride with budget challenges and nationwide strikes aheadSébastien Lecornu, France’s fourth prime minister in a year, faces big challenges like a ballooning deficit and unrest.
In Britain, Trump basks in a display of regal splendor with King Charles III at Windsor Castle
Read full article: In Britain, Trump basks in a display of regal splendor with King Charles III at Windsor CastlePresident Donald Trump is relishing a day filled with British royal pageantry with King Charles III.
Trump's UK visit will mix trade and tech talks with royal pomp
Read full article: Trump's UK visit will mix trade and tech talks with royal pompDonald Trump has arrived in the United Kingdom, where he'll become the first U_S_ president to get a second state visit to the U_K_ As Trump left the White House on Tuesday, he noted that during his past state visit he was hosted at Buckingham Palace and this time he'll be at Windsor Castle, which he says people call “the ultimate.”.
NATO flexes its muscles and bulks up defenses on its eastern flank to ward off Russia
Read full article: NATO flexes its muscles and bulks up defenses on its eastern flank to ward off RussiaNATO says it's bulking up its defensive posture on its eastern flank bordering Belarus, Russia and Ukraine with new equipment.
Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targets
Read full article: Putin says foreign troops deployed to Ukraine would be legitimate targetsRussian President Vladimir Putin says that any foreign troops deployed to Ukraine, particularly while its invasion is still ongoing, would be considered “legitimate targets” by Moscow's forces.
Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after war ends
Read full article: Macron says 26 countries pledge troops as a reassurance force for Ukraine after war endsFrench President Emmanuel Macron says that 26 of Ukraine’s allies have pledged to deploy troops as a “reassurance force” for the war-torn country once fighting ends in the conflict with Russia.
European leaders face tough choices as the UK and France host another meeting on Ukraine
Read full article: European leaders face tough choices as the UK and France host another meeting on UkraineEuropean countries are facing tough choices as they meet in Paris to discuss security guarantees for Ukraine.
Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more support
Read full article: Russia launches over 500 drones and missiles at Ukraine as Zelenskyy seeks more supportRussia has launched over 500 drones and two dozen missiles at Ukraine, targeting civilian infrastructure, especially energy facilities.
Macron's decision to recognize a Palestinian state in September angers Israel and the US
Read full article: Macron's decision to recognize a Palestinian state in September angers Israel and the USFrench President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state has angered Israel and the U.S. Macron wrote to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, emphasizing such a step would be key to Israel's security.
