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Surprise win for Greenland's opposition in election dominated by Trump threats

France, March 12 -- Greenland's parliamentary election of 11 March took place under intense scrutiny, in the wake of Donald Trump's aggressive interest in the Danish island territory, and with indepen... Read More


EU Commission chief calls for defence 'surge' in address to EU parliament

France, March 11 -- EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen has urged the European parliament to ramp up defence spending, as leaders mobilise to find common ground on the military future of the ... Read More


Five years on from the Covid-19 pandemic, what legacy has the virus left?

France, March 11 -- 11 March marks five years since the World Health Organization declared the spread of Covid-19 a pandemic. The virus caused 7 million deaths, according to the UN body. Hospitals we... Read More


France strengthens support for Moldova as Russian destabilisation efforts persist

France, March 11 -- As Russia intensifies efforts to destabilise Moldova, France has stepped up its support, reinforcing bilateral ties and backing Chisinau's push for resilience against foreign inter... Read More


France recorded significant rise in cyberattacks linked to Paris Olympics

France, March 11 -- France'sNational Agency for the Security of Information Systems (Anssi) reported 4,386 "security events" on computer systems in 2024, an increase of 15 percent from the previous ye... Read More


Macron hosts European military chiefs to discuss Ukraine security guarantees

France, March 11 -- French President Emmanuel Macron is hosting a crucial meeting in Paris on Tuesday with military chiefs from 30 European and NATO countries - including the United Kingdom and Turkey... Read More


France rolls out plan to prepare for 4C temperature rise by end of century

France, March 10 -- The French government on Monday unveiled its long-awaited third national climate adaptation plan, outlining 52 measures aimed at preparing the country for temperature rises that co... Read More


France unlocks €200m in miltary aid for Ukraine drawn from frozen Russian assets

France, March 10 -- France is to allocate nearly €200 million in military aid to Ukraine, funded by interest from frozen Russian assets, as part of its ongoing support for Kyiv against the Russi... Read More


Chad extends detention of RFI journalist, as lawyers denounce 'crackdown'

France, March 10 -- An RFI correspondent and a national TV journalist have been detained in Chad in a move condemned by press freedom advocates as part of a broader crackdown on dissent. Following a ... Read More


Zelensky heads to Saudi Arabia as Riyadh steps up role as global mediator

France, March 10 -- Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky is due in Saudi Arabia on Monday as Riyadh seeks to rebrand itself as a global mediator. By engaging Kyiv, Moscow and Washington, the country... Read More