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PM Barnier tells parliament France must trim its ‘colossal’ debtPM Barnier tells parliament France must trim its ‘colossal’ debt

PM Barnier tells parliament France must trim its ‘colossal’ debt

New French PM promises ‘targeted tax hikes’ and spending cuts in order to cut budget deficit, national debt.France’s new Prime… Read More

5 months ago
Eight dead after attempting to cross English Channel from France to the UKEight dead after attempting to cross English Channel from France to the UK

Eight dead after attempting to cross English Channel from France to the UK

About 20 people have lost their lives in two weeks while making the perilous journey on overcrowded boats.At least eight… Read More

6 months ago
Serbia and France sign $3bn deal for sale of French fighter jetsSerbia and France sign $3bn deal for sale of French fighter jets

Serbia and France sign $3bn deal for sale of French fighter jets

Sale comes as European nations try to coax Serbia away from traditional ally and weapons supplier Moscow.France and Serbia have… Read More

7 months ago
Russia says France better come up with strong evidence against Telegram CEO – POLITICORussia says France better come up with strong evidence against Telegram CEO – POLITICO

Russia says France better come up with strong evidence against Telegram CEO – POLITICO

Durov, a Russian-born French-Emirati citizen, was arrested late Saturday night and is still being held as part of an investigation… Read More

7 months ago
Zelenskyy calls out US, UK, France over slow weapons deliveries – POLITICOZelenskyy calls out US, UK, France over slow weapons deliveries – POLITICO

Zelenskyy calls out US, UK, France over slow weapons deliveries – POLITICO

Ukraine has been struggling to fend off Russia's assault in the east, hence the calls for accelerated weapons deliveries. Russia… Read More

7 months ago
Macron slaps back at left’s bid to govern France – POLITICOMacron slaps back at left’s bid to govern France – POLITICO

Macron slaps back at left’s bid to govern France – POLITICO

But Macron’s decision to postpone appointing a new government further angered his rivals on the left. “Emmanuel Macron is locking… Read More

8 months ago
France will send Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine, Macron says – POLITICOFrance will send Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine, Macron says – POLITICO

France will send Mirage fighter jets to Ukraine, Macron says – POLITICO

"We've always had the same philosophy, we help the Ukrainians to fight," he said. France had until now stopped short… Read More

9 months ago
France launches crackdown in New Caledonia as deadly riots rage – POLITICOFrance launches crackdown in New Caledonia as deadly riots rage – POLITICO

France launches crackdown in New Caledonia as deadly riots rage – POLITICO

A convoy of armored vehicles and heavy construction machinery was despatched from the capital, with AFP reporting that activists were… Read More

10 months ago
France prison van attack: Two officers killed in ambush near Normandy – BBC.comFrance prison van attack: Two officers killed in ambush near Normandy – BBC.com

France prison van attack: Two officers killed in ambush near Normandy – BBC.com

France prison van attack: Two officers killed in ambush near Normandy  BBC.comThree French prison officers reported killed as inmate escapes van  The… Read More

10 months ago
France raises terror alert level after Moscow attack claimed by IS groupFrance raises terror alert level after Moscow attack claimed by IS group

France raises terror alert level after Moscow attack claimed by IS group

France’s government increased its security alert warning to the highest level Sunday after the deadly attack at a Russian concert… Read More

12 months ago