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Three priests belonging to the traditionalist Catholic community of Riaumont, located in northern France, are set to face a canonical investigation following allegations of violence against minors. The announcement was made on Friday by the Bishop of Arras, Olivier Leborgne. According to the bishop, the canonical inquiry will concern the......

European leaders rallied firmly behind Denmark's sovereignty over Greenland this week after US President Donald Trump ramped up threats to seize the Arctic territory, stating the United States would "do something about Greenland, whether they like it or not." European Council President Antonio Costa declared on January 7 that......

Trump advisors Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner met Russian envoy Kirill Dmitriev in Paris on January 7 to discuss the US peace plan for Ukraine, a pivotal step in efforts to halt a war now entering its fourth year. First reported by the French daily Le Monde, the encounter came a day after the Volunteers Coalition summit, where Ukraine and......

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky stated that he expects Russia to reply to a US-supported peace proposal by the end of January, as Kyiv and Washington intensify diplomatic pushes to end nearly four years of conflict. In a phone interview with Bloomberg, Zelensky disclosed that Ukraine has shared its territorial proposals with US representatives,......

The United Kingdom has kicked off production of Ukraine's advanced Octopus interceptor drones this January, with deliveries set to begin next month as part of a broadened defense partnership aimed at countering Russia's relentless aerial bombardment campaign. On January 8 in Kiev, Ukrainian Defense Minister Denys Shmyhal and UK Defense......

France’s draft Budget for 2026 suffered a significant setback on Friday after lawmakers in the National Assembly’s Finance Committee rejected the revenue section during a new reading. The vote sends a negative signal ahead of the full parliamentary debate, which is set to begin next week in the chamber. Only the EPR group, aligned......

Denmark's Defense Ministry confirmed on Wednesday that a 1952 military directive remains active, requiring troops to engage any invading force immediately without awaiting orders—even if commanders lack notice of war declarations. The Cold War-era rule comes to light amid rising tensions over Greenland, with European leaders warning......

Three prison officers at the Aix-Luynes penitentiary were injured on Friday morning after an inmate attacked them with scissors, according to official sources. The incident took place inside the office of a senior officer at the facility, which houses several prisoners involved in organized crime. One officer sustained a serious neck injury......

Morocco is intensifying its efforts to attract Chinese tourists by adopting the “Welcome Chinese” certification, an international label designed to align local services with the expectations of travelers from China. This strategic initiative aims to enhance Morocco’s position as a top destination for Chinese visitors, one......

Storm Goretti struck Belgium on Friday, bringing powerful winds, heavy rain, and snow in higher-altitude areas, prompting multiple weather alerts from the Royal Meteorological Institute. Authorities reported gusts of 80-90 km/h across inland regions, with isolated peaks reaching 100-110 km/h, particularly in areas between Comines and Tournai.......

The European Union is exploring the deployment of troops to Greenland at Denmark's request, as the Trump administration ramps up efforts to acquire the strategic Arctic territory. Diplomatic sources cited by Politico indicate that while such a presence would unlikely deter a direct U.S. military move, it could raise the potential costs......

France’s Ministry for Europe and Foreign Affairs has renewed its call for caution for travelers heading to Tanzania, citing a fragile and unpredictable political and security situation. In its updated travel advice, the ministry warns of potential disruptions that visitors may face in the coming weeks, including partial or total internet......

The United Kingdom and France are preparing for the arrival of a powerful storm as a wave of extreme winter weather affects parts of Europe. Storm Goretti is expected to bring exceptionally strong winds and snowfall, according to meteorological authorities. The UK Met Office warned that wind gusts could reach exceptional levels, prompting......