Macron holds crisis meeting of French Cabinet as blaze approaches Bordeaux
The situation in France is currently stable, authorities say, but another heatwave is on the way.
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French warship moves towards Red Sea as Paris eyes Hormuz mission
Iran says it is reviewing a US proposal that Donald Trump says could bring the war to an end.
French left-wing’s Melenchon says he will run for president in 2027
Melenchon says he will make fourth bid for presidency with President Macron term-limited and Le Pen facing ban.
Iran war day 50: What’s happening in Tehran, Strait of Hormuz and Lebanon?
Iran closes Strait of Hormuz again until US lifts its ports blockade, hours after Trump said he was optimistic of deal.
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From: This is America
Alone at the Strait: Trump, Iran and a Fractured NATO Alliance
Hormuz war strains US ties as Trump demands allied warships; Europe resists, prefers diplomacy over NATO role.
Published On 20 Mar 2026
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Why have Europe, Australia sent military assets to the Middle East?
France, Spain and Australia are among the countries to deploy military assets to the Middle East after Cyprus attacks.
Macron and Meloni clash over killing of French far-right activist in Lyon
A war of words has erupted between the French president and Italian prime minister over the murder of Quentin Deranque.
Kremlin official says Russian navy to stop West’s seizure of merchant ships
Russian official says Western powers seizing sanctioned vessels carrying Moscow’s oil commit ‘piracy-like attacks’.
France adopts 2026 budget after two no-confidence votes fail
New budget includes a $7.6m military spending increase and aims to cut the deficit to 5 percent by end of 2026.
From: NewsFeed
France moves to ban social media for users under 15
France is moving closer to banning social media for users under the age of 15, over growing concerns over mental health.
Published On 29 Jan 2026
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‘Rupture in the world order’: What Carney, world leaders said in Davos
World leaders, rattled by Trump’s latest gambit in Greenland, look to present united front at World Economic Forum.
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