European Commission confirms sanctions block Spain’s use of Ka-32 firefighting helicopters

The European Commission has confirmed that EU sanctions prohibit the supply of spare parts for the Russian-made Ka-32 helicopters owned by Spain, which the country is unable to use to fight wildfires affecting much of Europe, Spokeswoman Siobhan McGarry told reporters.

Mbappé sends France into quarterfinals after hard-fought win over Paraguay

France edged past a stubborn and physical Paraguay side thanks to a Kylian Mbappé penalty (1-0), sealing their place in the World Cup 2026 quarterfinals after a frustrating but dominant display. 

Hospitals overwhelmed as Europe heatwave shifts east

A deadly European heatwave that has seen temperatures soar to record highs was expected to shift east.

Russia considers the detention of its tanker by France illegal, it borders on piracy - Peskov

The French Navy, supported by the UK and other partners, has detained a sanctioned tanker sailing from Russia in the Atlantic Ocean, President Emmanuel Macron announced.

France requests UN Security Council ‘emergency meeting’ on Lebanon

 France has requested an emergency meeting of the UN Security Council amid Israel’s continuing operation in Lebanon, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said.

Iran warns France and Britain against deploying warships to Strait of Hormuz

Deputy Foreign Minister for Legal and International Affairs Kazem Gharibabadi warns European countries against deploying warships to the Strait of Hormuz, saying that Iran would not allow any interference by extra-regional forces regarding the security of the strategic waterway.

French cement-maker Lafarge found guilty of financing jihadists in Syria, former CEO jailed

A French court on Monday ruled that cement conglomerate Lafarge was guilty of paying the Islamic State (IS) group and other jihadists protection money to maintain its business in war-torn Syria.

French company supplies Ukraine with 500-km-range kamikaze drones

The French company EOS Technologie has supplied several strike drones capable of covering a distance of up to 500 kilometers, AFP reported.

Zelensky in Paris to seek fresh arms as Russian strikes intensify

 Zelensky is expected on Monday to seal deals with France on a supply of air-defence capabilities, warplanes and missiles, seeking to bolster his army's long-term capacity to fight Russia's ongoing invasion.

Kremlin 'Alarmed' at France’s Gamble to Send Troops to Ukraine

A recent intelligence report about French troops preparing to enter Ukraine has been described as "alarming" by Kremlin Spokesman Dmitry Peskov.

French premier resigns hours after naming government, plunging France further into political chaos

France’s new Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu resigned less than a month in office and less than 24 hours after naming a new government that prompted a key coalition ally to withdraw support. 

Anti-austerity strikes and protests rock France, pressure Macron

Hundreds of thousands took part in anti-austerity protests across France on Thursday, urging President Emmanuel Macron and his new Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu to acknowledge their anger and scrap looming budget cuts.

French parliament set to eject PM in blow to Macron

French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou looks set to fall in a confidence vote in parliament after just nine months in the job, sparking fresh political uncertainty for France and piling pressure on President Emmanuel Macron.

France says Europe awaiting US support for Ukraine security guarantees

Kyiv’s European allies are ready to contribute to security guarantees for Ukraine after any peace deal with Russia, and are now awaiting tangible American support, President Emmanuel Macron’s office said Tuesday.

France summons US envoy over antisemitism claims

France says it will summon the US ambassador to Paris, Charles Kushner, over what it says are unacceptable allegations of failing to tackle a surge in antisemitism.

Mali’s military arrests generals, suspected French agent in overthrow plot

Authorities in Mali have arrested a group of military personnel and civilians, including two Malian army generals and a suspected French secret agent, accused of attempting to destabilise the country.

French FM condemns Israel, US-backed Gaza aid operation as ‘bloodbath’

France’s foreign minister said on Thursday a US- and Israel-backed aid distribution system in Gaza had generated a “bloodbath” and had to cease activity.

Macron says France will recognize Palestinian state, angering Israel

France will recognize a Palestinian state at the UN General Assembly in September, President Emmanuel Macron announced on Thursday.

France announces ‘historic’ deal creating New Caledonia state that stays French

France on Saturday announced a "historic" accord with New Caledonia in which the overseas territory, rocked by deadly separatist violence last year, would remain French but be declared a new state.

Two Die in France of ‘Heat-Related Illness’: Minister

Two people died in France as a result of “heat-related illness,” said the minister for ecological transition on Wednesday, as the country registered its second-hottest June since records began in 1900.