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Thousands protest in France against Macron's choice of prime minister

Thousands of people demonstrated across France on Saturday against Emmanuel Macron's decision to pick centre-right politician Michel Barnier as prime minister, with

Thousands protest in France against Macron's choice of prime minister
MidEast|News|Sports

Olympics-At Paris 2024, Israeli and Palestinian athletes joust over Gaza war

As Israeli and Palestinian judoists hit the tatami mats at the Paris Olympics on Tuesday, the war raging in their homeland was at the front of their minds.

Olympics-At Paris 2024, Israeli and Palestinian athletes joust over Gaza war
Europe|News|Political|Sports

Olympics-Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot

Israel's foreign minister warned his French counterpart on Thursday of a potential Iranian-backed plot to target Israeli athletes and tourists during the Paris Olympic

Olympics-Israel warns France of Iran-backed plot
Europe|Sports

Olympics-Paris 2024 relieved as Israel opening soccer match passes security test

Israel's opening Olympic soccer match against Mali on Wednesday passed the first major security test ahead of the Games' official opening ceremony as fans from both

Olympics-Paris 2024 relieved as Israel opening soccer match passes security test
Europe|Political

EU drops Hungary meeting over Ukraine war stance

The European Union's top diplomat, Josep Borrell, stripped Hungary on Monday of its role as host of an EU foreign ministers meeting in a sign of

EU drops Hungary meeting over Ukraine war stance
News|Political|World

Macron tries to reassure NATO allies despite French political limbo

French President Emmanuel Macron once shook up NATO by declaring it was suffering "brain death".

Macron tries to reassure NATO allies despite French political limbo
World

Norway ready to step up defence needs, prime minister says

Norway is "ready to stand up and be counted" on defence spending ahead of a NATO Washington summit in July, the Nordic country’s prime minister told Reuters on

Norway ready to step up defence needs, prime minister says
World

Stop whining about Trump and focus on Europe's interests, Dutch PM says

Outgoing Dutch Prime Minister Mark Rutte, the frontrunner to be the next secretary-general of NATO, said on Saturday that Europe should stop

Stop whining about Trump and focus on Europe's interests, Dutch PM says
World

France to host meeting on tackling Hamas financing, online activities

Officials from more than 20 countries including Israel but no Arab states will convene in Paris on Wednesday to define a strategy on how to curb financing of Hamas and

France to host meeting on tackling Hamas financing, online activities
World

France opens door to EU talks on Israeli settler sanctions

France said on Wednesday that the European Union should consider sanctions on Israeli settlers who have targeted Palestinians in the West Bank as an option and that

France opens door to EU talks on Israeli settler sanctions
World

French warship docks in Egypt, could treat Gaza children this week - minister

The French helicopter carrier Dixmude has docked in Egypt and could start treating wounded children from Gaza later this week, Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu said

French warship docks in Egypt, could treat Gaza children this week - minister
World

France's Macron sees hope for hostages in Gaza after Qatari mediation

France's President Emmanuel Macron on Friday welcomed the release of two American hostages in Gaza, highlighting Qatar's role and saying he hoped similar initiatives

France's Macron sees hope for hostages in Gaza after Qatari mediation
News|Political|World

At G7, Macron in foreign policy limbo after dissolution gamble

When French President Emmanuel Macron arrived at the luxury Borgo Egnazia Italian resort on Thursday for the annual Group of Seven G7 leaders summit, he

At G7, Macron in foreign policy limbo after dissolution gamble
News|Political

France, US intensify efforts to prevent Middle East explosion, Macron says

France and the United States will work harder to prevent a broader escalation in the Middle East with a key priority to calm the situation between Israel and Hezbollah,

France, US intensify efforts to prevent Middle East explosion, Macron says
News|Political

European election: How the EU says Russia is spreading disinformation

European governments say Russia is spreading disinformation before the European Union holds an election to the European Parliament form June 6-9.

European election: How the EU says Russia is spreading disinformation
News|Political|World

Russia not invited to D-Day 80th anniversary, French presidency says

Russia will not be invited to events marking the 80th anniversary of the Second World War's D-Day landings next week given its war of aggression against Ukraine, the

Russia not invited to D-Day 80th anniversary, French presidency says
News|Political|World

France could announce sending military trainers to Ukraine soon, diplomats say

France could soon send military trainers to Ukraine despite the concerns of some allies and criticism by Russia, and may announce its decision next week during a visit

France could announce sending military trainers to Ukraine soon, diplomats say
Economy|News|Political|World

Divisions, elections and Assad lay bare Europe's Syrian quagmire

The European Union will convene donors next week to keep Syria on the global agenda, but as the economic and social burden of refugees on neighbouring countries mounts

Divisions, elections and Assad lay bare Europe's Syrian quagmire
News|Political|World

France, Japan to start talks on reciprocal troops pact

France and Japan agreed on Thursday to start formal talks on a reciprocal troop access deal, strengthening military cooperation in amid rising maritime tensions in the

France, Japan to start talks on reciprocal troops pact
News|Political|World

French foreign minister says work still ongoing to secure Gaza truce

The French foreign minister said on Wednesday diplomats were still working to secure a truce in the war between Israel and Hamas and the release of hostages held in Gaza

French foreign minister says work still ongoing to secure Gaza truce
News|Political|World

France pushes efforts in Lebanon to prevent war between Hezbollah and Israel

France's foreign minister said on Sunday there had been progress in discussions with senior officials in Lebanon aimed at easing tensions between Hezbollah

France pushes efforts in Lebanon to prevent war between Hezbollah and Israel
News|Political|World

France asks Israel to make position public on Lebanon border proposals

France's foreign minister called on Israel to make public its position on a proposal that he shared with it aimed at defusing tensions between Israel and Lebanon's

France asks Israel to make position public on Lebanon border proposals
News|Political|World

France's foreign minister looks to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalation in Lebanon visit

France's foreign minister will push proposals to prevent further escalation and a potential war between Israel and Iran-backed Hezbollah during a visit to Lebanon on

France's foreign minister looks to prevent Israel-Hezbollah conflict escalation in Lebanon visit

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