Germany pledges big military aid package to Ukraine as Kyiv puts 2026 defense needs at $120 billion
BRUSSELS (AP) — Germany on Wednesday pledged more than $2 billion in military aid for Ukraine, as the…
France recognizes Palestinian statehood at UN meeting
UNITED NATIONS (AP) — As the Gaza war rages on, France recognized Palestinian statehood on Monday at the…
Iran says it expects a swap of prisoners with France in coming days
TEHRAN, Iran (AP) — Iran’s foreign minister says Iran and France are close to agreeing to an exchange…
Protesters block roads and set blazes in France amid police tear gas
PARIS (AP) — A day of anti-government action across France on Wednesday saw streets choked with smoke, barricades…
Macron appoints Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as France’s latest prime minister
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sébastien Lecornu as new prime minister…
Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state in September angers Israel and the US
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron’s decision to recognize a Palestinian state, prompting similar moves from other…
Moves by Trump envoys are ticking off other nations
LONDON (AP) — Do not antagonize one’s opponents unnecessarily, a basic principle of diplomacy says. But as the…
What to know about Charles Kushner, the US diplomat summoned to Paris over Macron letter
Paris’ summoning of U.S. Ambassador to France Charles Kushner, following his allegations that the country had not done…
France summons US Ambassador Kushner over ‘unacceptable’ letter about rising antisemitism
WASHINGTON (AP) — France has summoned the American ambassador to Paris after the diplomat, Charles Kushner, wrote a…
The UN Ocean Conference tries to turn promises into protection
NICE, France (AP) — The third U.N. Ocean Conference opened Monday as pressure mounts for nations to turn…