France Returns Sacred Talking Drum to Ivory Coast

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France has repatriated a sacred talking drum, the Djidji Ayôkwé, to Ivory Coast more than a century after it was looted during colonial rule. Seized by French colonial authorities in 1916 and later displayed in Parisian museums, the drum was welcomed back by the Ebrié community at Abidjan International Airport, still in its protective crate. […]

France Plans Major Naval Deployment, Considers Hormuz Escort Mission

By admin March 9, 2026 No comment

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France plans to deploy nearly a dozen naval vessels to the Mediterranean Sea, Red Sea, and possibly the Strait of Hormuz as tensions rise in the Middle East, President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday. The deployment includes the aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier strike group along with several warships, aimed at supporting allies […]

EU ‘Made in Europe’ Auto Plan Risks Trade Tensions

By admin March 3, 2026 No comment

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The European Union is preparing to introduce stricter “Made in EU” requirements for automakers as part of a proposed Industrial Accelerator Act aimed at reviving domestic manufacturing. Under draft rules, electric vehicles would need at least 70% of their parts’ value — excluding the battery — produced within the bloc to qualify for subsidies, alongside […]

France Offers Support to Gulf States Amid Iran Strikes

By admin March 2, 2026 No comment

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France has expressed readiness to assist Gulf countries targeted by Iranian retaliatory attacks, Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot said after a crisis meeting in Paris. Barrot emphasized that any support would be proportionate and aligned with international law’s collective self-defense principles, responding to requests from regional partners. The French minister

Sweden Says Russian Drone Jammed Near French Carrier in Malmö

By admin February 28, 2026 No comment

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Sweden’s armed forces have confirmed that a drone jammed near the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle in Malmö was Russian. The drone was detected about seven nautical miles from the carrier and was seen taking off from a nearby Russian intelligence-gathering vessel in Swedish territorial waters. The Swedish Navy acted quickly to disrupt the […]

Macron and Meloni Clash Over Killing of French Far-Right Activist in Lyon

By admin February 20, 2026 No comment

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French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni exchanged sharp criticism following the killing of a French far-right activist, Quentin Deranque, who died after being beaten during protests in Lyon. French prosecutors confirmed that seven people will face murder charges, including an assistant linked to the far-left party France Unbowed (LFI),

Germany Considers More F-35 Jets as European Fighter Project Stalls

By admin February 19, 2026 No comment

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Germany is considering purchasing additional F-35 fighter jets from Lockheed Martin, potentially expanding its fleet beyond the 35 aircraft ordered in 2022. Sources said Berlin is in talks that could lead to buying more than 35 additional jets, which would significantly increase its reliance on U.S. military technology. Each aircraft costs over $80 million, and […]

Nine Arrested Over Murder of Far-Right Student in Lyon

By admin February 18, 2026 No comment

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Nine individuals have been arrested in France following the death of 23-year-old Quentin Deranque, a far-right nationalist student who succumbed to head injuries after an attack in Lyon. The assault occurred during a far-right feminist demonstration at the city’s Institute of Political Studies (Sciences-Po), where Deranque had been helping provide security.

China Signals Possible Tariffs on French Wine Amid EU Trade Tensions

By admin February 11, 2026 No comment

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China could investigate French wine imports or impose reciprocal tariffs on European Union products if France pushes for tougher trade measures against Chinese goods, a social media account linked to state broadcaster CCTV said on Wednesday. The warning followed a French strategy report urging the EU to consider a 30% blanket tariff on Chinese imports […]

Identical Twin Brothers’ Shared DNA Complicates French Murder Trial

By admin February 9, 2026 No comment

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A murder trial in France has been complicated by the involvement of identical twin brothers whose shared DNA has made it impossible for forensic experts to determine which one pulled the trigger. The 33-year-old twins are among five defendants standing trial near Paris over a double murder and several attempted killings that took place in […]