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Some common food preservatives associated with higher risk of cancer, diabetes, new studies find
Large cohort studies from France indicate that people who regularly consume certain food preservatives have increased risks of developing type 2 diabetes and specific types of cancer....
UK and France Plan to Establish Military Hub in Ukraine as Part of Peace Initiative
The United Kingdom and France are considering establishing a military hub in Ukraine as part of their efforts to support a peace initiative for the ongoing conflict....
UK and France Consider Establishing Military Hub in Ukraine for Peace Plan
The United Kingdom and France are contemplating the establishment of a military hub in Ukraine as part of their peace initiative aimed at stabilizing the region....
Carney Travelling to Paris for Meetings with Ukraine Allies
John Carney, NATO Supreme Allied Commander Transformation, is traveling to Paris to meet with allies supporting Ukraine. The meetings aim to coordinate and strengthen support for Ukraine in its defens...
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine security chief ahead of Paris talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has appointed a new head for the Security Service of Ukraine (SBU), replacing Vasyl Hrodzenny, a week before he is expected to attend meetings in Paris with oth...
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine security chief ahead of Paris talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed the head of Ukraine's National Security and Defense Council as diplomatic discussions in Paris involving world leaders approach. The move is seen ...
Carney Heads to Paris as Allies Discuss Security Guarantees for Ukraine
NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg's deputy, Mircea Geoărelu Carney (likely referring to a diplomatic visit from Jeremy Stone Carney), is traveling to Paris for consultations among NATO allies fo...
France and Britain Launch Air Strike on ISIL Weapons Cache in Syria
France and Britain have conducted an air strike targeting an ISIL weapons storage facility in Syria....
British and French jets strike target in Syria
Royal Air Force (RAF) aircraft, supported by their French counterparts, launched joint airstrikes targeting an Islamic State underground facility located within Syrian territory....
Zelenskyy says US team will join Paris talks on security push
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that a delegation from the United States will be joining discussions in Paris aimed at bolstering Ukraine's security measures and defense capabilities....
SAAB Considers Cooperation With Airbus To Develop 6th Generation Jets
Swedish defence company SAAB is considering a direct partnership with Airbus Defence and Space for the development of a sixth-generation combat aircraft. This move comes as SAAB CEO Micael Johansson s...
Macron's Meeting with Putin: What France's President Can Offer Kremlin Chief
President Emmanuel Macron and Russian President Vladimir Putin will meet to discuss bilateral relations, including trade opportunities and security challenges in Europe. The meeting is expected to foc...
Algeria declares French colonisation a crime and demands reparations
The Algerian parliament has unanimously passed a law declaring France's colonisation of Algeria as a crime against humanity, demanding formal apologies and reparations from the former colonial power. ...
With the exception of US, all G7 nations condemn newly-approved Israeli settlements
The Group of 7 (G7) nations, except for the United States, have condemned Israel's approval of new settlements in the occupied West Bank, a move that is illegal under international law. The statement ...
No receipts in Nice: France detains Ukraine’s ex-prosecutor over gold bars and luxury watches
France has detained Viktor Piskun, the former Ukrainian Prosecutor General, for not being able to explain his ownership of over €1 million worth of assets including gold bars and luxury watches at his...
Top Stories 2025: International Operations in the Western Pacific
In 2025, U.K. and French carrier strike groups executed deployments in the Western Pacific. Notably, the French Carrier Strike Group (CSG) embarked on a five-month deployment named “Clemenceau 25,” st...
France's inaugural defence bond issuance shows appetite across Europe is strong
France's public investment bank sought to raise €1 billion with its initial defence bond issuance but received interest nearly four times that amount. This high level of demand could bolster the case ...
IOL signs collaboration agreement with SAFRAN to manufacture two high-precision, combat-proven systems in India
India Optel Limited (IOL), a Mini Navratna Defence Public Sector Undertaking, has signed a significant collaboration agreement with French company SAFRAN. This move is part of the Make-in-India initia...
Le Pen’s concession in court signals shift in high-stakes appeal
Marine Le Pen, leader of France's far-right National Rally party, has conceded in court as part of her attempt to challenge a ruling that prohibits her from running in the upcoming 2027 presidential e...
India-France 120 kN Engine Partnership to Establish Complete Aero-Engine Testing Ecosystem in India
India and France are nearing a significant agreement to co-develop a new 120 kN-class aero-engine. The focus now is on swiftly establishing an extensive testing ecosystem within India to support the e...
Latest Greenland Crisis Developments and Trump... French Warning Against End of NATO
The article discusses the latest developments concerning President Donald Trump's interest in purchasing Greenland from Denmark and how this affects EU-NATO relations. It highlights a warning by Franc...
Demonstrators in London, Paris, Istanbul back Iran protests
Demonstrations supporting protests in Iran occurred in major European cities on Sunday. In London, rallies initially gathered around the Iranian embassy and later approached the British Prime Minister...
France Discusses Leaving NATO Due to Trump's Policy
French officials have expressed concerns and discussed the possibility of France leaving NATO due to U.S. President Donald Trump's foreign policy stance which emphasizes burden sharing and questions a...
How Macron's Domestic Weakness Undermines His Clout in Brussels
The article discusses how Emmanuel Macron's domestic political challenges have limited his influence within the European Union (EU). It highlights that despite his ambitious initiatives to strengthen ...
Senator Pushkov Evaluates French Politicians' Idea of Leaving NATO
Russian Senator Alexei Pushkov has commented on the proposal by some French politicians to consider leaving NATO. He suggested that France's exit from the alliance would weaken Europe’s security and b...
French National Assembly Vice President Submits Resolution to Withdraw from NATO
A vice president of the French National Assembly has submitted a resolution advocating for France's withdrawal from NATO. The move reflects an ongoing debate about France’s strategic security policies...
Greenland PM Welcomes European Backing, Calls For US Talks
Premier of Greenland has expressed approval for support from European nations - including UK, France, Germany, Italy, Poland and Spain alongside Denmark - stating that they will uphold principles such...
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine security chief ahead of Paris talks
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has replaced the head of Ukraine's national security service as Kyiv prepares for upcoming high-level discussions in Paris focused on the ongoing conflict with Russia....
Zelenskyy says US team to join Paris talks on security push
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the United States will send a delegation to participate in upcoming international discussions about bolstering Ukraine's security measures. The m...
Zelenskyy says US team will join Paris talks on security push
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced that the US delegation will participate in upcoming security discussions scheduled in Paris. These meetings aim to advance international cooperation and support...
How wine and champagne helped to defeat the Nazis
During World War II in France, German shipments of alcohol such as wine and champagne were used by the Allies to gather important intelligence against Nazi forces....
France finalizes $1.3B USD contract for 2 Saab GlobalEye radar planes
France has completed a $1.3 billion deal with Saab to procure two GlobalEye airborne early warning and control aircraft. This agreement, initially announced at the Paris Air Show in June, makes France...
Ten countries warn Israel’s Gaza blockade is worsening as winter deepens
Foreign ministers from ten countries expressed alarm over worsening humanitarian conditions in Gaza as winter arrives. The statement highlighted inadequate shelter for 1.3 million people and insuffici...
Don’t Sleep on the Dassault Rafale Fighter: Here’s What It Can Carry Into Combat
The Dassault Rafale fighter jet, despite being classified as a 4.5-generation aircraft, is described as a formidable combat platform due to its extensive weapons payload capability and flexible config...
With the exception of US, all G7 nations condemn newly-approved Israeli settlements
The Group of 7 (G7) member states, excluding the United States, have condemned Israel's approval of new settlement construction in the occupied West Bank. The statement, signed by Belgium, Canada, Den...
‘It Was a Horror Show’: Old French Nuclear Attack Submarine ‘Sank’ Nimitz-Class Aircraft Carrier 10 Years Ago
In a NATO exercise ten years ago, France's nuclear attack submarine Saphir conducted a simulated torpedo strike on the USS Theodore Roosevelt during a carrier strike group operation. The event highlig...
The Israeli foreign minister calls on Jews to settle in Israel
Gideon Saar, Israeli Foreign Minister, has called upon Jewish individuals from Western nations like England, France, Australia, Canada, and Belgium to emigrate to the State of Israel after a tragic Ha...
Paris welcomes Putin’s ‘readiness’ for bilateral talks with Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed that it would be beneficial for Europe to engage directly with Russia rather than having the peace negotiations in Ukraine dominated solely by the U.S., ...
Too early, too alone: France prepares for Russia as US withdraws
France is concerned about the United States' reliability as an ally, especially with Donald Trump's presidency seemingly confirming earlier French suspicions of U.S. unreliability. This context unders...
Putin Ready to Talk to France’s Macron on Ukraine: Spokesman
Russian President Vladimir Putin is prepared to discuss the situation in Ukraine with French President Emmanuel Macron, according to a Kremlin spokesperson. This comes after Macron stated that Europe ...
Replacement systems become the target – Denmark's decision
Denmark has announced plans to lease one NASAMS fire unit from Norway and purchase both the German IRIS-T SLM and French VL MICA short-range air defense systems as part of a strategic move in June 202...
Macron Proposes Europe Restart Dialogue with Putin
French President Emmanuel Macron has suggested that Europe should restart dialogue with Russian President Vladimir Putin, aiming to find solutions to stabilize the situation in Eastern Europe and Ukra...
France’s security: Paris after the Olympic Games
Ahead of the opening year for the Olympics, the head of France's organizing committee pledged that Paris would be the safest city during the Games, which spread across multiple cities including Bordea...
EU Credit for Ukraine - France Proposes Limitations on Arms Purchases
France has proposed imposing restrictions on arms purchases intended for the EU credit facility aimed at supporting Ukraine's defense needs. The move comes amid discussions about how best to allocate ...
EU Credit for Ukraine - France Proposes Arms Purchase Restrictions
France has proposed imposing restrictions on weapons purchases as part of the EU credit program for Ukraine. The proposal centers around managing the flow and oversight of defense aid provided to Ukra...
France May Quit NATO - Left-wing Political Forces Initiate Resolution
Left-wing parties in France have initiated a resolution calling for France's potential exit from NATO. This move reflects growing political debate and dissatisfaction within some factions about the co...
Carney in Paris Tuesday for Ukraine-Russia Peace Talks
Jeremy Carney, the Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense from the US Department of Defense, will travel to Paris on Tuesday to attend peace talks concerning the ongoing conflict between Ukraine and Ru...
Zoltán Fehér on Bloomberg TV
On December 4th, 2025, Zoltán Fehér, a nonresident fellow at the Atlantic Council's Global China Hub, appeared as a guest on Bloomberg TV's "The Asia Trade" episode focusing on French President Emmanu...
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine security chief ahead of Paris talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Andriy Yepanasyuk as the country's head of security services. This decision comes just days before important diplomatic talks in Paris involving U...
Zelenskyy replaces Ukraine security chief ahead of Paris talks
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has dismissed Oleh Kadyrbayev, the head of Ukraine's Security Service. This comes as Ukraine prepares for important meetings in Paris regarding post-conflict ar...
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