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Ukraine war videos raise questions over Russia's recruitment of Africans

France, Jan. 16 -- The footage, widely circulated online, shows black men in Russian military uniforms being humiliated, threatened or described as expendable. The language used has drawn attention to... Read More


Macron says France is providing two-thirds of Ukraine's intelligence information

France, Jan. 16 -- Washington briefly suspended intelligence sharing with Ukraine in March as part of efforts to crank up pressure on Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyto cooperate with President ... Read More


Macron seeks €36bn boost in French defence spending by 2030

France, Jan. 15 -- Speaking at the Istres-Le Tube Air Base in southern France, where he delivered his New Year's address to the military, Macron said France needed to move faster. "To be powerful in ... Read More


France's Sophie Adenot to spend nine months on ISS after medical evacuation

France, Jan. 15 -- NASA said Adenot's Epsilon mission, originally planned for mid-February, could now launch as early as 8 February from Florida. The space agency also confirmed the mission will last ... Read More


Brussels lays out €90bn loan for Ukraine with military focus

France, Jan. 15 -- Around two-thirds of the funds, about €60 billion euros, will be used to support Kyiv's military, while the remaining €30 billion euros will cover general budget needs, ... Read More


Macron warns of 'cascading consequences' if US seizes Greenland

France, Jan. 15 -- "If the sovereignty of a European ally were affected, the cascading consequences would be unprecedented," Macron told a cabinet meeting, according to government spokeswomanMaud Breg... Read More


France to step up Greenland deployment with land, air and sea forces

France, Jan. 15 -- The move followed an emergency defence council convened at the Elysee on Greenland and Iran, after which President Emmanuel Macron travelled to the Istres air base in southern Franc... Read More


France deploys troops as Europe moves into Greenland

France, Jan. 15 -- The move came as President Emmanuel Macron prepared to address the armed forces later in the day, following an emergency defence council convened at the Elysee on Greenland and Iran... Read More


European military mission set to begin in Greenland

France, Jan. 15 -- US President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to take control of the autonomous Danish territory, arguing that it is vital for US security. France, Sweden, Germany and Norway anno... Read More


Uganda votes under internet blackout and police crackdown

France, Jan. 15 -- Polling stations were slow to open, as normal in Uganda, but voting was underway shortly after 7am local time in at least one Kampala suburb. But in several parts of Uganda station... Read More