France Backs Zelensky’s ‘Victory Plan’, NATO Invitation for Ukraine
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) – French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrault told reporters in Kyiv on Saturday that he pledged support for Ukraine's plan to end its two-and-a-half year war with Russia and urged other countries to He said he would work with Ukrainian officials to ensure safety. ” and supported the proposal. Kiev's so-called “victory plan”, […]
38 ancient burials were unearthed by archaeologists near Paris, France after a homeowner accidentally discovered a skeleton in his basement
In the winter of 2023-2024, archaeologists from the Archaeological Denum Research Center were called to a house on the outskirts of Paris after the homeowner discovered human bones in his basement, leading to a month-long excavation filled with important discoveries. has begun. Ancient discoveries sometimes happen when you least expect it. That was definitely the […]
‘Glorified Terrorism’ — France Bans Return of Osama Bin Laden’s Son
The fourth son of al-Qaeda terrorist leader Osama bin Laden will not return to France, his interior minister announced Thursday. Omar bin Laden was expelled from his Normandy village last year after being accused of glorifying terrorism on social media. BBC report The 43-year-old makes a living painting landscapes and currently lives in Qatar. But […]
Macron to Inspect Brigade of Ukrainian Troops Training in France
PARIS (AP) – French President Emmanuel Macron will meet for the first time Wednesday with some of the 15,000 Ukrainian troops trained by France to fight Russian aggression. Macron's planned military camp in eastern France, where French officers are training a complete new brigade of 4,500 Ukrainian troops, is a victory for the country's Western […]
Antisemitic Acts Up Nearly 200 Per Cent in France over Last Year: Report
The number of anti-Semitic incidents recorded in France soared by 192 percent in the first half of this year, according to government figures. The French Interior Ministry's Directorate General for National and Territorial Intelligence (DNRT) revealed this week that 887 “anti-Semitic acts” had taken place in the first half of this year, adding to a […]
Squeezed out: last accordion maker in France to close shop after 105 years | France
Its distinctive sound has provided the soundtrack for some of France's most famous cultural classics, from the dance halls of Paris to the film Amelie and the songs of Edith Piaf. Former presidents have also performed there. But it seems traditional Made in France accordion a brettel (strap accordion) After that, it was shut out […]
France and US push for 21-day Hezbollah-Israel ceasefire in Lebanon as UN chief warns ‘hell is breaking loose’ | Lebanon
The United States and France called for a 21-day ceasefire to pave the way for broader negotiations between Israel and Hezbollah after UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres told a UN Security Council meeting that “hell is breaking loose” in Lebanon. Israel's top commander said he was preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon after three […]
More allegations of sexual abuse made against French priest Abbé Pierre | France
The Catholic Church in France has announced it will release records regarding allegations of sexual abuse and harassment against a priest venerated as a modern-day saint for his work with the poor and homeless. The French Bishops' Conference (CEF) has announced that the archives of Father Pierre, founder of the charity Emmaus, who died in […]
‘Disciple’ of rape accused drugged and raped his own wife, French court told | France
The trial of a French man who hired dozens of strangers to drug and rape his wife has revealed that another man living in the same area copied the technique, drugging his own wife and raping her. Dominique Perico, 71, is on trial in the southern city of Avignon for repeatedly raping his wife, who […]
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Criticizes ‘Misguided’ Arrest in France
Pavel Durov, CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, has spoken publicly about the recent arrests in Paris, calling the response of French authorities “misguided” and expressing surprise that he has been held personally responsible for illegal activity on the platform. Novaya Gazeta Europe Reports In his first public statement since his detention on August […]