Allies press Trump for war strategy as Iran conflict enters third week

As the United States and Israel war against Iran enters its third week, President Donald Trump faces mounting pressure from allies and some advisers to clarify the objectives and potential endgame of the conflict. Despite repeated declarations of victory from Washington, Iranian forces continue to launch......

French municipal elections 2026: 19.37% voter turnout at Midday

As France holds the first round of its 2026 municipal elections, voter turnout reached 19.37% by 12 p.m., according to the Ministry of the Interior. This is nearly one point higher than the turnout at the same time in 2020, but still significantly lower than national legislative elections in 2024. Participation......

French municipal elections: uncertainty over turnout and high stakes in major cities

France is heading to the polls Sunday for the first round of municipal elections, six years after the previous vote marked by the Covid-19 pandemic. Voter turnout will be closely monitored, and several major cities are expected to see tight races, with post-first-round alliances shaping the local political......

Zelensky to meet Macron in Paris for talks on Ukraine war and sanctions

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to receive Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Friday for high-level discussions focused on the ongoing war in Ukraine and international efforts to increase pressure on Russia. According to the French presidency, the meeting will address several......

Sarkozy ordered to serve prison sentence in Bygmalion case

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been ordered to serve a six-month prison sentence in the Bygmalion case, according to sources close to the matter. The sentence, which can be served under a semi-liberty arrangement, was not allowed to be merged with his other final sentence in the Bismuth......

Pro Russian disinformation exploits turmoil around the Epstein case

The release of millions of U.S. justice documents linked to Jeffrey Epstein has triggered political fallout, resignations and renewed scrutiny of public figures mentioned in the files. At the same time, the case has fueled coordinated disinformation campaigns online, including operations attributed to......

Italy plans air defense aid for Gulf states after Iranian strikes

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni said Rome intends to provide air defense assistance to Gulf states affected by Iranian retaliatory strikes, joining the United Kingdom, France and Germany in pledging military support to the region. Speaking to Italian radio station RTL 102.5 on March 5, Meloni......

Trump threatens Spain over base access as NATO allies split on Iran war

Less than a week after the United States and Israel launched a joint military campaign against Iran, divisions have emerged within NATO over how to respond to the conflict, exposing deep disagreements among European allies. NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte acknowledged the fractures while speaking......

US says it is nearing total control of Iranian airspace

The United States and Israel have intensified their joint military campaign against Iran, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth stating that American and Israeli forces are close to achieving full control of Iranian airspace as the conflict enters its sixth day. Speaking to reporters at the Pentagon,......

Drone attack sparks fire at French military base in Abu Dhabi

A fire broke out at a naval base hosting French forces in Abu Dhabi following a drone attack attributed to Iran, according to the United Arab Emirates Ministry of Defense. The incident occurred amid a second consecutive day of Iranian strikes across the Gulf region. Emirati authorities stated that two......

Mélenchon condemns “Violation Of International Law” after death of Ali Khamenei

French left-wing leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon has strongly criticized the circumstances surrounding the death of Iran’s Supreme Leader, Ali Khamenei, describing the operation as a denial of international law. Khamenei’s death was confirmed by Iranian state media following airstrikes......

Macron calls for urgent UN meeting as tensions escalate between US, Israel and Iran

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the outbreak of open conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran carries serious consequences for international peace and security, calling for urgent diplomatic action to contain the crisis. In a public statement, the French head of state said......

Germany expands military powers to tackle rising drone threats

Germany’s parliament has approved new legislation granting the military wider authority to combat drone incursions, an escalating concern linked by officials to Russian hybrid interference across Europe. The Bundestag voted Thursday to amend the Aviation Security Act, enabling the Bundeswehr to......

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