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Emmanuel Macron
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Finland joins France’s nuclear deterrence initiative as Europe builds security layer beyond US guarantees
Finland has joined France’s Forward Nuclear Deterrence Initiative, bringing the group to ten countries as European governments prepare for deeper consultation, exercises and possible deployment of nuclear-capable French assets.
Could Canada become an EU associate member? Mark Carney’s idea could redraw transatlantic trade
Canada is reportedly exploring a new form of European Union associate membership that could deepen integration in energy, defence, artificial intelligence, critical minerals and labour mobility.
UK, France and Canada target West Bank settlement trade as pressure on Israel intensifies
Britain, France and Canada will introduce national measures banning trade in goods from Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank, while a 12-country coalition considers wider restrictions over settlement expansion and violence.
Britain shares classified missile technology with Ukraine as Russia warns of escalation
Britain releases classified SCALP missile technology to help Ukraine build long-range weapons as Russia warns of escalating consequences.
More than 200,000 flee France and Spain fires during extreme European heat
More than 200,000 people have fled wildfires in France and Spain as fires threaten Bordeaux, merge outside Madrid and strain Europe’s emergency capacity.
Damascus bombs wound 18 during Macron visit as Syria’s security reset faces new test
Two improvised bombs exploded near the Four Seasons Hotel shortly after Emmanuel Macron’s motorcade departed, injuring civilians and police officers while France and Syria pressed ahead with diplomatic and reconstruction agreements.
Marine Le Pen regains 2027 eligibility but ankle tag complicates French presidential race
A Paris appeals court upheld Marine Le Pen’s conviction for misusing European Parliament funds but shortened her electoral ban, reopening the presidential contest while imposing electronic monitoring that could restrict a nationwide campaign.
France passes ultra-fast-fashion law targeting Shein, Temu and AliExpress advertising
France is targeting Shein, Temu and AliExpress with garment penalties and an ad ban, but Europe’s biggest fast-fashion brands largely escape.
New Caledonia votes under heavy security as independence dispute returns to the ballot box
New Caledonia is voting under heavy security. The result could reshape independence talks, Kanak voting rights and France’s Pacific strategy.
Moscow under pressure: Ukraine hits key refinery near Kremlin in major drone assault
Ukraine struck Moscow’s main refinery twice in three days, disrupting flights and intensifying pressure on Russia’s fuel system and peace negotiations.