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Europe and Canada are eyeing alternatives to American-made fighter jets. Here's why
Read full article: Europe and Canada are eyeing alternatives to American-made fighter jets. Here's whyQuestions are mounting in Canada and in Europe over whether big-ticket purchases of high-end U.S. weaponry are still a wise strategic choice.
From France comes a call for Trump's America to return Lady Liberty. Here's why it won't happen
Read full article: From France comes a call for Trump's America to return Lady Liberty. Here's why it won't happenA French politician has suggested the U.S. is no longer worthy of keeping the Statue of Liberty.
Canada's Carney meets with European allies as Trump targets his country's sovereignty and economy
Read full article: Canada's Carney meets with European allies as Trump targets his country's sovereignty and economyNew Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has met with the leaders of Britain and France during his first official overseas trip.
Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy says
Read full article: Trump and Putin will speak this week on Russia-Ukraine war, US envoy saysPresident Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are expected to speak this week as the U.S. tries to broker a ceasefire in the Russia-Ukraine war, according to Trump special envoy Steve Witkoff.
Starmer urges Putin to prove he is serious about peace by signing up to Ukraine ceasefire
Read full article: Starmer urges Putin to prove he is serious about peace by signing up to Ukraine ceasefireBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has urged Russian President Vladimir Putin to sign up to a ceasefire in its war against Ukraine now, if he is serious about peace.
IOC’s Bach sees ‘new world order’ ahead of LA Olympics and says Trump will 'fully support' Games
Read full article: IOC’s Bach sees ‘new world order’ ahead of LA Olympics and says Trump will 'fully support' GamesThomas Bach says he feels a rare calm in his final weeks as IOC president even as a “new world order” gains speed ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics.
Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11
Read full article: Trump casts doubt on NATO solidarity, despite it aiding the US after Sept. 11President Donald Trump is expressing uncertainty that NATO would come to the United States' defense if the country were attacked.
Ukraine will struggle to strike targets inside Russia without US intelligence
Read full article: Ukraine will struggle to strike targets inside Russia without US intelligenceThe U.S. decision to stop sharing military intelligence with Ukraine hobbles its ability to strike and defend against the Russian army.
Poland and Baltic nations welcome Macron's nuclear deterrent proposal
Read full article: Poland and Baltic nations welcome Macron's nuclear deterrent proposalPoland and Baltic nations have welcomed a proposal by French President Emmanuel Macron to launch talks about using France’s nuclear deterrent to protect the continent from Russian threats.
France will keep providing military intelligence to Ukraine as the US freezes vital information
Read full article: France will keep providing military intelligence to Ukraine as the US freezes vital informationFrench defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu says France will keep providing military intelligence to Ukraine after Washington announced it was freezing the sharing of information with Kyiv.
EU leaders commit to working together after Trump signals that Europe must defend itself
Read full article: EU leaders commit to working together after Trump signals that Europe must defend itselfEuropean Union leaders committed to working together to bolster the continent’s defenses and to free up hundreds of billions of euros for security.
7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic director
Read full article: 7 stand trial over cyber death threats against Paris Olympics artistic directorSeven people are summoned to appear in court in Paris on Wednesday in connection with cyberbullying targeting the artistic director of last summer’s Paris Olympics’ opening and closing ceremonies.
AP again seeks end of its White House ban, saying the Trump administration is retaliating further
Read full article: AP again seeks end of its White House ban, saying the Trump administration is retaliating furtherFor a second time, the Associated Press is asking a federal judge to immediately restore its access to presidential events.
Trump says Zelenskyy wants peace, ready to accept minerals deal after WH blowup
Read full article: Trump says Zelenskyy wants peace, ready to accept minerals deal after WH blowupPresident Donald Trump says Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy has written to him to say he appreciates U.S. support for his country in its war with Russia and is ready to sign a deal that could ensure future American support.
Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France's unique strategy
Read full article: Macron to discuss nuclear deterrence with European allies. A look at France's unique strategyFrench President Emmanuel Macron says he’s ready to start discussions on nuclear deterrence with European allies.
Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relations
Read full article: Starmer and Macron step up to shape European security as Trump roils relationsThe leaders of Britain and France are spearheading a desperate diplomatic drive to shore up Europe’s security, bolster Ukraine’s defenses and ensure the Trump administration doesn’t seek a ceasefire on terms that reward Moscow for invading its neighbor.
France's prime minister tears into Trump's attack on Zelenskyy as a staggering show of 'brutality'
Read full article: France's prime minister tears into Trump's attack on Zelenskyy as a staggering show of 'brutality'France’s prime minister has torn into U.S. President Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy by calling it a staggering show of “brutality” that aimed to humiliate Ukraine's leader.
UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peace
Read full article: UK's Starmer says Europe is at ‘crossroads in history’ as leaders agree to steps to Ukraine peaceBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer has rallied his European counterparts to shore up their borders and throw their full weight behind Ukraine as he announced outlines of a plan to end Russia’s war.
Trump's Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies' ability to sway US leader
Read full article: Trump's Oval Office thrashing of Zelenskyy shows limits of Western allies' ability to sway US leaderPresident Donald Trump’s Oval Office thrashing of Ukraine’s Volodymyr Zelenskyy has laid bare the limits of a full-court press by America’s allies aimed at reshaping Trump’s determination to end Russia’s invasion even if the terms are not to Ukraine’s liking.
Trump and Zelenskyy through the years: From a 'perfect' call to pausing US assistance to Ukraine
Read full article: Trump and Zelenskyy through the years: From a 'perfect' call to pausing US assistance to UkraineThe first time Donald Trump spoke to Volodymyr Zelenskyy, he tried to pressure Ukraine’s new leader to dig up dirt on Joe Biden ahead of the 2020 election.
European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with Trump
Read full article: European leaders pledge to stand by Ukraine after confrontational Oval Office meeting with TrumpEuropean leaders have pledged to stand by Ukraine in the wake of the contentious Oval Office meeting between U.S. President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy.
Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowup
Read full article: Zelenskyy leaves White House without signing minerals deal after Oval Office blowupPresident Donald Trump berated Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy for being “disrespectful” in an extraordinary Oval Office meeting, then abruptly called off the signing of a minerals deal that Trump said would have moved that country closer to ending its war with Russia.
France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talks
Read full article: France joining the U.S. in seeking access to Ukraine's minerals; says it's in talksThe French defense minister says France is also seeking access to Ukraine’s deposits of critical minerals, indicating that the United States isn’t the only player.
With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian war
Read full article: With flattery and frank talk, Starmer urges Trump not to abandon Ukraine in press to end Russian warBritish Prime Minister Keir Starmer is using a visit to Washington to press President Donald Trump not to abandon Ukraine as he looks to find a quick endgame to Russia’s bloody invasion of its neighbor.
High-level EU-US diplomatic talks are called off as transatlantic tensions rise
Read full article: High-level EU-US diplomatic talks are called off as transatlantic tensions riseA planned meeting between European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas and Secretary of State Marco Rubio has abruptly canceled due to “scheduling issues.”.
Keir Starmer heads to Washington with UK defense spending pledge to help sway Trump over Ukraine
Read full article: Keir Starmer heads to Washington with UK defense spending pledge to help sway Trump over UkraineU.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer is flying to Washington on a trip aimed at persuading U.S. President Donald Trump to maintain military support for Ukraine.
Latvia FM: Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he couldn't in Ukraine war — weaken the US
Read full article: Latvia FM: Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he couldn't in Ukraine war — weaken the USLatvia’s foreign minister is warning that Russian President Vladimir Putin will try to achieve in peace talks what he hasn’t been able to accomplish in his war against Ukraine — weaken the United States and restore control over his smaller neighbor.
Macron got no promises on Ukraine but called his meeting with Trump a 'turning point'
Read full article: Macron got no promises on Ukraine but called his meeting with Trump a 'turning point'French President Emmanuel Macron traveled to Washington seeking to convince U.S. President Donald Trump to stand by Europe’s side in his talks with Russia about ending the war in Ukraine.
French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in Romania
Read full article: French fugitive 'The Fly' is extradited to France after his arrest in RomaniaThe notorious French fugitive who staged a deadly escape that killed two guards last year has been extradited to France from Romania.
The Latest: Elon Musk renews threat to fire federal workers despite pushback from various agencies
Read full article: The Latest: Elon Musk renews threat to fire federal workers despite pushback from various agenciesElon Musk is vowing yet again to fire any federal workers who don’t respond to an email asking them to list five things they accomplished last week.
Trump's abrupt change of US policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan support
Read full article: Trump's abrupt change of US policy on Ukraine raises questions about Taiwan supportU.S. President Donald Trump’s abrupt reversal of three years of American policy toward Ukraine has raised concerns China might become emboldened to push its territorial claim on Taiwan, though experts say Beijing is most likely in a wait-and-see mode right now to see how the situation in Europe plays out.
US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votes
Read full article: US refuses to blame Russia for Ukraine war, splitting with European allies in UN votesIn a dramatic shift in transatlantic relations under President Donald Trump, the United States has split with its European allies by refusing to blame Russia for its invasion of Ukraine in votes on three U.N. resolutions seeking an end to the three-year war.
Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France's Macron
Read full article: Trump expresses hope Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with France's MacronPresident Donald Trump says he's hopeful Russia's war in Ukraine is nearing an endgame as he meets with French President Emmanuel Macron on the third anniversary of the Russian invasion.
US pressures Ukraine to nix its UN resolution demanding Russian forces withdraw
Read full article: US pressures Ukraine to nix its UN resolution demanding Russian forces withdrawThe U.S. has pressured Ukraine to withdraw its European-backed U.N. resolution demanding an immediate withdrawal of Russian forces from Ukraine in favor of an American proposal that doesn't mention Moscow’s invasion.
Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement with the US on rare minerals deal
Read full article: Zelenskyy says progress made on reaching an agreement with the US on rare minerals dealUkraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says a contentious U.S. proposal that would have seen $500 billion worth of profits from Ukrainian rare minerals given to the United States as compensation for its wartime assistance to Kyiv has been taken off the table.
Trump's Russian rapprochement, Mars musing and DOGE dividends. And is the gold gone? It's Week 5
Read full article: Trump's Russian rapprochement, Mars musing and DOGE dividends. And is the gold gone? It's Week 5President Donald Trump’s week included rewriting U.S. policy toward Russia and firing the country's senior military officer.
Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowd
Read full article: Trump revels in mass federal firings and jeers at Biden before adoring conservative crowdPresident Donald Trump says “nobody has ever seen anything” like his administration’s sweeping effort to fire thousands of federal employees and shrink the size of government.
After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine
Read full article: After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to UkraineAs Ukraine approached the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s hoped-for path to a favorable and lasting peace has been upended in a matter of days by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdles
Read full article: European troops, US support are part of an emerging plan for Ukraine. But it faces many hurdlesPolitical and military leaders in Europe are fleshing out details of a plan for European forces to help ensure Moscow does not attack Ukraine again once the guns fall silent.
European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them off
Read full article: European leaders want a say in talks to end Russia's war in Ukraine. The US is brushing them offEuropean leaders have insisted their governments must have a say in talks between the U.S. and Russia to end the war in Ukraine, as both Moscow and Washington said there was no role for Europe in the negotiations that could shape the future of the continent.
Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on war's end
Read full article: Ukraine and Europe worry about being sidelined as Trump pushes direct talks with Russia on war's endPresident Donald Trump’s approach to ending Russia’s war against Ukraine has left European allies and Ukrainian officials worried they're being largely sidelined by the new U.S. administration as Washington and Moscow plan direct negotiations.
Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war security
Read full article: Europe quietly works on a plan to send troops to Ukraine for post-war securityIncreasingly alarmed that U.S. security priorities lie elsewhere, a group of European countries has been working on a plan to send troops to Ukraine to help enforce any future peace settlement with Russia.
France's Macron urges Syria's interim government to join a US-led coalition fighting extremists
Read full article: France's Macron urges Syria's interim government to join a US-led coalition fighting extremistsFrench President Emmanuel Macron offers to back Syria’s interim government in potential partnership with the U.S.-led international coalition fighting against extremist groups in Syria and Iraq at a conference in Paris to discuss the country’s future after the fall of former Syrian president Bashar Assad.
Vance offers an 'America First' argument on AI deregulation in his first foreign policy speech
Read full article: Vance offers an 'America First' argument on AI deregulation in his first foreign policy speechVice President JD Vance has delivered an unmistakable message in his first foreign policy speech.
JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summit
Read full article: JD Vance rails against 'excessive' AI regulation in a rebuke to Europe at the Paris AI summitU_S_ Vice President JD Vance has told a Paris summit on artificial intelligence that the Trump administration will “ensure that AI systems developed in America are free from ideological bias,” and that the U_S_ would “never restrict our citizens’ right to free speech.”.
White House officials ready to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich for talks on Russia's war on Ukraine
Read full article: White House officials ready to meet with Zelenskyy in Munich for talks on Russia's war on UkrainePresident Donald Trump’s senior advisers are expected to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy this week on the sidelines of the Munich Security Conference to discuss the path toward ending Russia’s nearly three-year war in Ukraine.
Vance makes his debut as VP on the international stage at a high-stakes AI summit in Paris
Read full article: Vance makes his debut as VP on the international stage at a high-stakes AI summit in ParisJD Vance is stepping onto the world stage for the first time as U.S. vice president this week, using a high-profile artificial intelligence summit in France and a gathering of national security leaders in Germany to showcase Donald Trump’s more assertive approach to diplomacy.
Zelenskyy to lead Ukraine’s delegation at Munich Security Conference which JD Vance will attend
Read full article: Zelenskyy to lead Ukraine’s delegation at Munich Security Conference which JD Vance will attendPresident Volodymyr Zelenskyy will lead Ukraine’s delegation at the Munich Security Conference next week, where U.S. Vice President J.
JD Vance will attend AI summit in Paris and Munich security conference in first overseas trip as VP
Read full article: JD Vance will attend AI summit in Paris and Munich security conference in first overseas trip as VPU.S. Vice President JD Vance will attend a two-day high-level summit focusing on artificial intelligence in Paris next week and the annual Munich Security Conference in Germany in his first scheduled trip abroad since taking office.
France’s government is fighting for survival over its 2025 budget. Here's what to know
Read full article: France’s government is fighting for survival over its 2025 budget. Here's what to knowFrance's prime minister has used special executive powers to get the 2025 budget approved without a vote by lawmakers.
France braces for a political showdown as the new prime minister seeks to force a budget through
Read full article: France braces for a political showdown as the new prime minister seeks to force a budget throughPolitical uncertainty is again looming in France after Prime Minister Francois Bayrou warned that he would use special executive powers this week to get his budget approved without a vote by lawmakers.
A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in Mali
Read full article: A French journalist recounts 711 days of captivity as a hostage of Islamic extremists in MaliOlivier Dubois, a French journalist, was kidnapped by JNIM, a branch of al-Qaida in Africa's Sahel region, while on his way to interview one of the group's leaders in northern Mali.
At Auschwitz memorial, survivors see echoes of the past in rising antisemitism
Read full article: At Auschwitz memorial, survivors see echoes of the past in rising antisemitismAuschwitz survivors have warned of the rising antisemitism and hatred in the modern world as they gathered with world leaders and European royalty on the 80th anniversary of the death camp’s liberation.
Middle East latest: Deal reached to release Israeli hostage and allow Palestinians into north Gaza
Read full article: Middle East latest: Deal reached to release Israeli hostage and allow Palestinians into north GazaMediator Qatar has announced that an agreement has been reached to release an Israeli civilian hostage and allow Palestinians to return to northern Gaza.
India celebrates Republic Day with Indonesian president as chief guest
Read full article: India celebrates Republic Day with Indonesian president as chief guestIndia is celebrating its 76th Republic Day with a colorful parade displaying its military might and cultural diversity at a ceremony on a boulevard in the heart of country’s capital.
Israeli military sets up roadblocks in southern Lebanon and announces it won’t withdraw by deadline
Read full article: Israeli military sets up roadblocks in southern Lebanon and announces it won’t withdraw by deadlineThe Israeli military has set up roadblocks across border towns and roads in a strategic valley in southern Lebanon.
Auschwitz was liberated 80 years ago. The spotlight is on survivors as their numbers dwindle
Read full article: Auschwitz was liberated 80 years ago. The spotlight is on survivors as their numbers dwindleCommemorations are being held Monday to mark the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the Auschwitz death camp by Soviet troops.
Families sue TikTok in France over teen suicides they say are linked to harmful content
Read full article: Families sue TikTok in France over teen suicides they say are linked to harmful contentSeven families are suing TikTok in France, accusing the platform of failing to moderate harmful content and exposing children to life-threatening material.
China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White House
Read full article: China and US partners are moving closer as Trump returns to the White HouseChina's relations are starting to improve with Japan, India and other countries that former U.S. President Joe Biden courted, just as Donald Trump brings his more unilateralist approach back to the White House.
Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes office
Read full article: Wake up and spend more on defense, Macron tells Europe as Trump takes officeFrench President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to “wake up” and spend more on defense, in a speech to the French military as Donald Trump returns to power.
Trump's inauguration will be first attended by foreign leaders
Read full article: Trump's inauguration will be first attended by foreign leadersFor the first time in U.S. history, a president-elect is welcoming foreign leaders for one of the most American political traditions — the peaceful transfer of power.
France's Macron expresses support for new leadership in Lebanon as it recovers from crisis
Read full article: France's Macron expresses support for new leadership in Lebanon as it recovers from crisisFrench President Emmanuel Macron has met with Lebanon’s newly elected President Joseph Aoun and vowed to support the small nation as it attempts to recover from the 14-month Israel-Hezbollah war and an economic crisis.
Zelenskyy, Macron discuss Western troop deployment in Ukraine before German defense chief visits
Read full article: Zelenskyy, Macron discuss Western troop deployment in Ukraine before German defense chief visitsUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says he has held further discussions with French President Emmanuel Macron about the possibility of Western troops deploying in Ukraine to safeguard any peace deal ending the nearly three-year war with Russia.
France’s new prime minister announces renegotiation of contested plan to raise the retirement age
Read full article: France’s new prime minister announces renegotiation of contested plan to raise the retirement ageFrance’s new prime minister, François Bayrou, has announced the renegotiation of a contested plan raising the retirement age from 62 to 64.
France's battered Mayotte islands hit by a new tropical storm just weeks after a devastating cyclone
Read full article: France's battered Mayotte islands hit by a new tropical storm just weeks after a devastating cycloneThe French territory of Mayotte is on red alert again with another cyclone heading toward the islands off Africa that were devastated by their worst storm in nearly a century last month.
As Jean-Marie Le Pen is buried, here's a look at key dates of the rise of the far right in France
Read full article: As Jean-Marie Le Pen is buried, here's a look at key dates of the rise of the far right in FranceJean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s main far-right party and a polarizing figure in French politics, is being buried in a private family ceremony in his hometown of La Trinité-sur-Mer in Brittany.
Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmed
Read full article: Elon Musk helped Trump win. Now he's looking at Europe, and many politicians are alarmedFresh from pouring his money and energies into helping Donald Trump win re-election, Elon Musk has trained his sights on Europe.
Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decision
Read full article: Senegal and Chad say ousting of French troops was their sovereign decisionSenegalese and Chadian leaders say the ousting of French troops from their territories was their sovereign decision, rejecting remarks from French President Emmanuel Macron that suggested otherwise.
Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader known for fiery rhetoric against immigration, dies at 96
Read full article: Jean-Marie Le Pen, French far-right leader known for fiery rhetoric against immigration, dies at 96Jean-Marie Le Pen, the founder of France’s far-right National Front who was known for fiery rhetoric against immigration and multiculturalism that earned him both staunch supporters and widespread condemnation, has died.
Trump's strength and unpredictability can help end the war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy says
Read full article: Trump's strength and unpredictability can help end the war in Ukraine, Zelenskyy saysUkrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says U.S. President-elect Donald Trump is “strong and unpredictable” and those qualities can be a decisive factor in his policy approach to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
A new French government is named after the previous one collapsed in a budget fight
Read full article: A new French government is named after the previous one collapsed in a budget fightFrench President Emmanuel Macron’s office announced a new government Monday, after the previous Cabinet collapsed in a historic vote prompted by fighting over the country’s budget.
France observes a day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido in its Mayotte territory off Africa
Read full article: France observes a day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido in its Mayotte territory off AfricaFrance marked a day of mourning Monday for victims of Cyclone Chido, which devastated its poorest territory, Mayotte, over a week ago.
Destructive Cyclone Chido unearths a rift between locals and migrants in France's Mayotte
Read full article: Destructive Cyclone Chido unearths a rift between locals and migrants in France's MayotteCyclone Chido not only ravaged Mayotte’s fragile infrastructure but also laid bare deep-seated tensions between the island’s residents and its large migrant population.
France's Macron says tour of cyclone-devastated Mayotte is a day he won't forget
Read full article: France's Macron says tour of cyclone-devastated Mayotte is a day he won't forgetFrench President Emmanuel Macron has traveled to the Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte to survey the devastation wreaked by Cyclone Chido.
Survivors recount 'very apocalyptic' cyclone that ripped through French territory of Mayotte
Read full article: Survivors recount 'very apocalyptic' cyclone that ripped through French territory of MayotteFour days after the strongest cyclone in nearly a century ripped through the French island territory of Mayotte off the coast of Africa, survivors recalled the horror of a storm that caught many by surprise.
Authorities impose overnight curfew in cyclone-ravaged Mayotte as France rushes in aid
Read full article: Authorities impose overnight curfew in cyclone-ravaged Mayotte as France rushes in aidAn overnight curfew goes into force Tuesday evening as Mayotte struggles to recover from Cyclone Chido, the strongest storm to hit the French Indian Ocean archipelago in 90 years.