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France preparing ‘war economy’ – Politico

Paris is planning to increase drone stocks by 400% until 2030, according to a draft law seen by the outlet. France is seeking to quadruple...

Macron urges nations not to be ‘vassals’ of US or China

The French president called on like-minded countries to band together in the face of Washington’s “unpredictability”. French President Emmanuel Macron has called on nations around...

Panic buying drains French gas stations

Hundreds of sites have run dry across the country after price caps triggered a surge in demand amid Middle East war disruptions. Fuel shortages have...

Update: Search for Antoine Richard – Body found in lake

The search for missing 21-year-old French national Antoine Richard is continuing, after he was reported missing in Cromwell last weekend. Antoine was last seen around...

South Africa dropped from G7 guest list

South Africa says it was removed from the guest list for June’s G7 summit in France after alleged pressure from the United States, though...

French right gains ground in local elections

France’s National Rally (RN), led by Marine Le Pen’s ally Jordan Bardella, has made significant gains in municipal elections, winning representation in dozens of...

Kremlin denies it said ‘f**k you’ to France

The art of diplomacy is relaying messages to your interlocutors in a polite manner, spokesman Dmitry Peskov has explained. The Russian government does not resort...

French judge who issued Netanyahu warrant debanked

A French judge has alleged he has been effectively cut off from the financial system after issuing an arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister...

Fitness app reveals location of French aircraft carrier

The location of France’s flagship aircraft carrier the Charles de Gaulle has reportedly been exposed after a naval officer inadvertently shared geolocation data through...

‘Hitler’ clashes with ‘Zelensky’ for control over French town

The names of the candidates for mayor of Arcis-sur-Aube have drawn global attention. An upcoming mayoral runoff in the small French town of Arcis-sur-Aube has...

Ramos penalty seals Six Nations title for France after 94-point Paris thriller

France have claimed the 2026 Six Nations title in extraordinary fashion, with Thomas Ramos kicking a penalty after the final hooter to secure a...

Scotland shock France in Murrayfield try fest

Scotland produced one of the most emphatic performances in 6 Nations history with a stunning 50-40 victory over France at Murrayfield, running in seven...

All key suspects arrested in fatal beating of French right-wing activist

Quentin Deranque succumbed to severe head injuries sustained in a brawl with suspected Antifa members in Lyon last month. French authorities have detained two additional...

NATO nations plotting to smuggle nuke into Ukraine – Russian intel

The UK and France are also considering a radioactive “dirty bomb” as an option for Kiev, the SVR has claimed. France and the UK are...

France declares war on meat

The state is lecturing its citizens about the supposed danger of their diets, again. Here comes the 1st battalion of desk jockeys to lecture you...

Thousands march in Lyon in tribute to murdered right-wing activist (Video)

Quentin Deranque died last week after a brawl with alleged members of an anti-fascist group, causing an uproar in France. More than 3,200 people marched...

Macron and Meloni clash over murder of French right-wing activist (Video)

The French president has called on the Italian prime minister to “stay in their own lane”. French President Emmanuel Macron has pushed back against comments...

‘Free speech is pure bulls**t’ – Macron

The French president has demanded transparency from social media platforms on how their algorithms operate. French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed the arguments of social...

French student allegedly beaten to death by leftist militants

French authorities have arrested nine people as part of an investigation into the killing of 23-year-old maths student Quentin Deranque, who died in hospital...

‘French-led paedophile network’ busted in Senegal

The group trained young boys and forced them into unprotected sexual acts with men, most of whom are HIV-positive, Senegalese investigators have said. Senegalese police...

Head of prestigious French institute resigns over Epstein links

Jack Lang, the president of the Arab World Institute, is under investigation over alleged “aggravated tax fraud laundering”. Jack Lang, the president of France’s Arab...

France dominate Ireland in statement Six Nations title defence win

France began their Six Nations title defence in commanding fashion, overpowering Ireland to secure a bonus-point win at a lively Stade de France. Led by returning...

EU flag ripped apart at Paris ‘Frexit’ protest (Video)

Protesters in central Paris tore apart a European Union flag during a weekend rally demanding France leave the bloc, arguing EU policies are crippling...

Protesting firefighters fight cops in France (Video)

Hundreds of firefighters clashed with police during a protest in the northern French city of Lille, where crews demonstrated over low pay, staff shortages...

France debates three-year immigration freeze

France is weighing a proposal for a temporary halt to legal immigration as political debate sharpens ahead of the next presidential election. Justice Minister Gérald...

Trump discloses ‘private message’ from Macron

The French president purportedly wants to host an emergency G7 meeting amid an escalating row with the US. U.S. President Donald Trump has shared what...

France rejects US-backed Gaza governance body over ‘UN concerns’

France has declined an invitation to join a proposed US-led body intended to oversee Gaza’s post-war administration and reconstruction, saying the plan conflicts with...

Macron, Starmer push back over Greenland

A widening diplomatic standoff has erupted between the United States, European allies and Greenland following President Donald Trump’s renewed push to acquire the Arctic...

Kremlin welcomes EU calls to resume talks with Russia

The Kremlin has reacted positively to what it describes as a notable change in tone from several Western European leaders regarding the prospect of...

Why are EU leaders suddenly being nice to Russia?

The German chancellor, French president and Italian prime minister appear to have seen reason in making up with Moscow. But is it genuine? Sometimes a surprising...

France warns U.S. over Greenland

The seizure of the Arctic island would endanger Washington’s trade with the bloc, the French Finance Minister has said. France has issued a diplomatic warning...

French farmers shut off ports in EU trade deal protest (Video)

Farmers across France have stepped up protests by blocking major ports and transport routes, warning that a proposed EU trade deal with the South...

Swiss bar co-owner detained after New Year’s Eve fire

One of the co-owners of a Swiss bar where a devastating New Year’s Eve fire killed 40 people has been detained as prosecutors investigate...

Russia swaps basketball star for suspected French spy

Moscow has secured the return of Daniil Kasatkin, who has been accused by the US of being a member of a ransomware gang. Moscow has...

Ten convicted for abusing Brigette Macron online

A Paris court has convicted ten people of cyber-harassing French First Lady Brigitte Macron over online claims she is transgender. One defendant was jailed for...

The bill is due: Africa demands colonial justice now

Algiers Declaration demands the codification of colonialism as a crime against humanity in international law. For decades, the demand for colonial reparations in Africa was...

Brigitte Bardot dies aged 91

Brigitte Bardot, the French film icon whose career helped redefine cinematic allure and global pop culture, has died at the age of 91, her...

Telegram founder mocks Macron with provocative logo post

Telegram founder Pavel Durov has sparked online comment in unveiling a logo concept for his sperm donation initiative that appeared to mock French President...

Algerian lawmakers move to criminalise legacy of French colonial rule

Algeria’s parliament has begun debating a draft law that would formally criminalise more than a century of French colonial rule, a step lawmakers say...

Russian assets seizure: Macron accused of stabbing Merz in the back

French President Emmanuel Macron has been accused of betraying German Chancellor Friedrich Merz by quietly blocking a plan to use frozen Russian assets to...

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