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France

Country of Western Europe
France is located in Western Europe. The country's area is 671,308 km² (including overseas territories). The population is 66,842,134 million people. The capital is Paris. France was formed within its modern borders in the middle of the 15th century. The main public holiday is July 14, Bastille Day, after which the French Revolution took place, which became the foundation for the formation of modern France. Before the Second World War, it had the status of a colonial empire, in particular, it owned the entire territory of modern Algeria. France is a developed country with the seventh largest nominal GDP economy in the world. Famous figures: Napoleon Bonaparte, Charles de Gaulle.
800
The Emperor was crowned, which became an important event for European history
1453
The Hundred Years' War ended, which strengthened the French monarchy
1789
The Declaration of the Rights of Man and of the Citizen was adopted
1792
The Louvre Museum was founded
1848
Slavery was abolished and universal suffrage for men was introduced
1889
The Eiffel Tower was built in Paris for the World's Fair
1944
The country was liberated by Allied forces after the occupation
1951
The country became one of the founders of the European Coal and Steel Community
1958
The Fifth Republic was founded, which brought political stability
1992
The Maastricht Treaty was signed, which strengthened European integration
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Russian tankers bypass La Manche due to threat of detention in British waters - Bloomberg

Russian tankers are changing course north of Scotland due to the threat of searches and detentions. The bypass route is two days longer and increases the route by a quarter.

News of the World • March 27, 06:19 PM • 5879 views
Rubio denied Russia's role in assisting Tehran during the war

The US Secretary of State stated that Russia's actions do not affect the effectiveness of American operations. He rejected reports of Moscow's assistance to Tehran in the shelling.

Politics • March 27, 05:59 PM • 6437 views
Military aid from Ukraine to the Middle East is not being diverted, but it is possible - Rubio

The US Secretary of State stated that American interests are a priority when distributing weapons. Zelenskyy warns of a possible Patriot deficit due to the war with Iran.

Politics • March 27, 05:16 PM • 5813 views
Customs officers prevented the export of 39 archaeological artifacts from the 8th–20th centuriesPhoto

Kyiv customs stopped the illegal export of valuable items to the USA, France, and Italy. Experts identified authentic jewelry and tools.

Society • March 27, 02:41 PM • 3834 views
Rubio traded barbs with G7 colleagues over wars in Iran and Ukraine

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized G7 allies for their unwillingness to support the mission in Iran. Europe rejected Trump's request to cease shelling.

Politics • March 27, 01:28 PM • 6206 views
Sybiha met with Rubio - discussed realistic steps for peace and pressure on Russia and IranPhoto

The heads of foreign policy departments discussed realistic steps for peace and Moscow's cooperation with Tehran. The US remains a key partner of Ukraine.

Politics • March 27, 10:21 AM • 5106 views
Two ships with humanitarian aid for Cuba disappeared near Mexico

Two ships carrying food disappeared en route from Isla Mujeres to Havana without an SOS signal. Mexican aviation is searching for crews of various nationalities.

News of the World • March 27, 07:49 AM • 7867 views
Military support for Ukraine will continue despite the war in the Middle East, Europe is mobilized - French Foreign Minister

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced the continuation of military support for Ukraine. European countries remain mobilized despite other conflicts.

Politics • March 27, 07:17 AM • 5206 views
Rubio reports progress in diplomatic talks with Iran

The US Secretary of State reported concrete results from indirect negotiations. Steve Witkoff confirmed Pakistan's involvement in the diplomatic process.

Politics • March 26, 11:34 PM • 9381 views
US pressured France over G7 summit invitations - Politico

France canceled Cyril Ramaphosa's invitation to the G7 summit due to US threats to boycott the event. Paris denies Trump's pressure and explains the decision by logistics.

News of the World • March 26, 05:04 PM • 6826 views
EU "froze" billions from SAFE for Hungary due to Orban's veto on Ukraine - report

Brussels halted funding for Hungary's SAFE plan due to its blocking of a loan to Ukraine. The Commission awaits election results and an end to corruption.

Politics • March 26, 01:15 PM • 5423 views
Archaeologists found the remains of the legendary d'Artagnan - Media

Archaeologists discovered the remains in a church in Maastricht at the altar. The skeleton's DNA will be compared with the descendants of the musketeer captain to confirm the identity.

News of the World • March 25, 09:14 PM • 16189 views
Ukrainian woman convicted in France for "illegal" Botox injections in the back room of a beauty salon

The woman received an 8-month suspended sentence and a fine of 20,000 euros for working without a license. Hundreds of syringes and dermal injection preparations were seized from her.

Crimes and emergencies • March 25, 06:46 PM • 7007 views
Ukraine - Sweden - where to watch the decisive play-off match for the 2026 World Cup

The Ukrainian national team will play against Sweden in Valencia for a spot in the play-off final. The match broadcast will start at 21:45 on MEGOGO and T2 platforms.

Sports • March 25, 02:34 PM • 5107 views
Rubio to join G7 meeting in France to discuss war in Ukraine

The US Secretary of State will meet with G7 ministers to discuss Russia's war against Ukraine. The parties will also review the security situation in the Middle East.

News of the World • March 24, 01:28 PM • 4306 views
Bahrain proposed to the UN Security Council to authorize the use of force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz

Bahrain submitted a resolution on the use of force against Iranian attacks on merchant ships. The document was supported by the US, but Russia and China may veto it.

News of the World • March 24, 12:18 AM • 6675 views
Former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin has died in France. He was the author of the 35-hour work week.

In France, the former head of the socialists and initiator of the 35-hour work week died at the age of 88. The politician passed away after a long career and important reforms.

News of the World • March 23, 04:06 PM • 4942 views
For digital elections, it is necessary to update and protect the voter register and create cybersecurity teams - State Special Communications Service

For electronic voting, it is necessary to update the voter register and create cyber teams at the Central Election Commission. Elections are possible only after the end of martial law.

Politics • March 23, 12:43 PM • 4073 views
Emmanuel Grégoire became the new mayor of Paris

Socialist Emmanuel Grégoire defeated conservative Rachida Dati in the Paris mayoral election. The far-right won in Nice with a total voter turnout of over 48%.

News of the World • March 22, 09:15 PM • 7029 views
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced Ukraine's readiness to share its defense experience with the world

Ukraine offers security partnership to countries in Asia, Africa, and Latin America. The Foreign Minister emphasized the effectiveness of Ukrainian technologies.

War in Ukraine • March 22, 04:17 PM • 6874 views
Zelenskyy: we are working on confiscating oil from Russian shadow fleet vessels

Ukraine and its partners are developing a mechanism to block tankers and seize raw materials. France has already detained a sanctioned vessel carrying Russian oil.

Economy • March 21, 07:30 PM • 7097 views
Libya hires company to remove threat from Russian tanker drifting towards coast

Libyan NOC engaged Italian Eni to tow the Arctic Metagaz vessel. The unmanned tanker poses a threat of a large-scale environmental disaster.

News of the World • March 21, 06:56 PM • 7554 views
Russia is increasing the scale of AI-powered attacks

In 2025, the EU recorded 540 cases of manipulation, 147 of which were created using AI. Ukraine became the main target of the attacks, and 30% of the interventions are attributed to Russia.

News of the World • March 20, 11:41 PM • 12370 views
Trump called NATO "cowards" and declared a "military victory" over IranPhoto

The US President criticized allies for refusing to unblock the Strait of Hormuz. Trump announced victory over Iran and mentioned NATO's passivity.

News of the World • March 20, 03:56 PM • 6629 views
Trump plans to seize Kharg Island to unblock the Strait of Hormuz - media

The US administration is considering occupying the Iranian island to restore oil exports. Three Marine units have already been dispatched to the region.

News of the World • March 20, 03:05 PM • 5875 views
Oil prices fall amid discussions between the US and allies on efforts to increase supplies and open the Strait of Hormuz

Brent crude fell to $107 due to US plans to lift sanctions on Iranian cargoes. G7 countries are preparing measures for security in the Strait of Hormuz.

Economy • March 20, 02:56 PM • 6396 views
Ukraine expands joint drone production with a number of European countries - Zelenskyy

Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced UAV co-production with Germany, Britain, and France. The development of systems for working in the ocean and underwater is also underway.

Politics • March 20, 02:41 PM • 5106 views
French Navy seizes Russian 'shadow' tanker Deyna flying Mozambique flag

France detained the vessel Deyna off the coast of Algeria for violating sanctions. President Macron announced a fight against the financing of Russia's war efforts.

News of the World • March 20, 12:18 PM • 5121 views
EU prepares for multi-year energy crisis due to attacks on Qatar - Media

Iranian attacks on Qatar's gas processing plant have caused fuel shortages in Europe. EU leaders are calling for a moratorium on attacks on energy facilities.

News of the World • March 20, 09:12 AM • 7254 views
Seven countries condemn Iran for blocking the Strait of Hormuz - statement text

Seven countries demand an end to attacks on ships and oil infrastructure. The US is preparing to deploy troops and request $200 billion for war.

News of the World • March 20, 08:30 AM • 6742 views