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Macron urges Xi to help end Ukraine war as leaders seek to improve relations

France, Dec. 4 -- French President Emmanuel Macron has appealed to his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping to help bring an end to the war in Ukraine and to ease Europe's trade imbalances, as the two leade... Read More


Macron urges China to help end Ukraine war and ease Europe trade tensions

France, Dec. 4 -- The French president has appealed to China's leader Xi Jinping to help end the conflict and improve Europe's trade balance as the two met in Beijing's Great Hall on Thursday. For Ma... Read More


EU plan to tap Russian assets for Ukraine meets opposition from Belgium

France, Dec. 4 -- European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced on Wednesday that the EU intends to cover two-thirds of Ukraine's projected needs for 2026 and 2027. The International M... Read More


Algerian court increases jail time for French journalist convicted of 'terrorism'

France, Dec. 3 -- "The accused did not come to Algeria to do journalistic work but to commit a hostile act," said the prosecutor, who also requested a fine of 500,000 Algerian dinars (approximately &#... Read More


Hostage video shows abducted Malian journalists asking for help

France, Dec. 3 -- Daouda Kone, the ORTM director based in Douentza in central Mali, and his cameraman Salif Sangare were taken on 14 October while travelling between Sevare, a major road junction near... Read More


German president's UK visit highlights renewed ties with post-Brexit Britain

France, Dec. 3 -- The German president's visit will feature all the regal splendour expected of such an occasion- astate banquet at Windsor Castle and a rare address to both houses of parliament are o... Read More


France set for solid 2027 Rugby World Cup run after striking gold in pool draw

France, Dec. 3 -- The French rugby team could hardly have wished for better. Drawn alongside Japan, the United States and Samoa, Les Bleus hit the jackpot on Wednesday as the pools for the 2027 Rugby ... Read More


EU moves to reduce reliance on China for rare earth supplies

France, Dec. 3 -- The plan, to be presented by the European Commission, centres on creating a European hub for critical materials that would pool company orders and build joint stockpiles, an effort d... Read More


Macron denies plans for 'ministry of truth' amid far-right outcry

France, Dec. 3 -- President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday denied having any plan for a "ministry of truth" in France after right-wing and far-right politicians and media charged that his drive against di... Read More


Macron begins China visit as Europe faces trade and security tensions

France, Dec. 3 -- Macron has tried to present a strong European position on China while avoiding moves that could anger Beijing. Analysts say China's growing assertiveness is putting pressure on trade... Read More