Biden urges Western allies not to ‘let up’ on supporting Ukraine
President Joe Biden urged NATO allies to keep backing Ukraine in its war against Russia as he made a farewell visit to Germany Friday just weeks before US elections. As…
Biden urges European allies to bolster Ukraine’s military as US election looms
U.S. President Joe Biden urged the West on Friday to sustain its support for Ukraine against Russia’s invasion as Kyiv faces a bleak winter and a looming U.S. presidential election…
Macron slams media, ministers for fuelling controversy over Israel comments
French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday faced accusations of seeking to reduce the media to merely reproducing press releases after blaming journalists, ministers and commentators for the furore over comments…
Ukraine’s army brigades commission ads to make enlisting ‘sexy’
The billboard showing an elegant young woman wrapped around a man on a motorcycle, pistol in hand, looks more like a perfume ad than a military campaign. But the huge…
France’s plan to tackle deficit sparks outcry from left-wing lawmakers, unions
France’s new government has unveiled its 2025 belt-tightening budget bill, with plans for major tax hikes and spending cuts aimed at tackling the country’s giant deficit. Prime Minister Michel Barnier,…
Only one-third of Europe’s surface water in good health, study warns
Europe’s water health is under severe strain, with only 37% of surface waters in good condition, warns the European Environment Agency. Pollution, habitat degradation, climate change, and freshwater overuse are…
Only one-third of Europe’s surface water is in good health, report warns
Only 37 percent of Europe’s surface waters are in good condition, warns the European Environment Agency. Climate change, habitat degradation, freshwater overuse and pollution are key threats. “Our waters face…
Kolo Muani scores twice in France’s UEFA Nations League victory over Belgium
Randal Kolo Muani scored twice as France defeated Belgium 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League. Muani’s penalty opener was equalized by Lois Openda before Muani headed in the winner after…
Kolo Muani scores twice as France beat Belgium in UEFA Nations League
Randal Kolo Muani scored twice as France defeated Belgium 2-1 in the UEFA Nations League on Monday. Kolo Muani’s penalty opener was equalized by Lois Openda before Muani headed in…
Russia jails French researcher Laurent Vinatier for three years in ‘foreign agent’ case
A Russian court Monday sentenced French researcher Laurent Vinatier to three years in a penal colony for breaking a law on registering as a “foreign agent”. Issued on: 14/10/2024 –…