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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.
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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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Spain expands network of climate shelters to protect against heat

In Spain, public buildings are being equipped with air conditioning and water to save the population. In 2025, more than 150,000 heat-related deaths were recorded in the country.

News of the World • May 10, 02:38 PM • 7002 views
Spain establishes disembarkation procedure for citizens from the vessel Hondius following hantavirus outbreak

Evacuation has begun following a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel Hondius, where three people died. Repatriation flights to various countries will be completed by tomorrow.

News of the World • May 10, 08:55 AM • 5007 views
Underwater operations reveal hundreds of artifacts on France's deepest shipwreckPhoto

Researchers surveyed a 16th-century vessel at a depth of over 2. 4 kilometers off Ramatuelle. A robot recovered unique ceramics and created a 3D model of the wreckage.

News of the World • May 10, 03:50 AM • 5964 views
ICEYE integrated the ISR Cell reconnaissance center into a French brigade — this could also be important for UkrainePhoto

ICEYE integrated the ISR Cell center into a French brigade to transmit intelligence data within minutes. The SAR system operates regardless of weather conditions or time of day.

War in Ukraine • May 10, 02:08 AM • 5400 views
Britain sends warship to the Middle East ahead of potential mission in the Strait of Hormuz

The ship HMS Dragon will support mine clearance and vessel protection efforts as part of a defense plan. The mission is led by Great Britain and France.

News of the World • May 9, 07:51 PM • 3585 views
"This is not another Covid" - WHO chief sends message to Tenerife as hantavirus-stricken liner approachesPhoto

Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak. The head of the WHO will arrive in Tenerife to oversee the safe evacuation of passengers from the vessel MV Hondius.

Health • May 9, 05:58 PM • 6683 views
One of the torturers of the illegal Donetsk prison "Izolyatsiia" detained in France - Prosecutor GeneralPhoto

The militant detained in France tortured at least nine people in the Donetsk prison. He has been charged with committing war crimes.

War in Ukraine • May 8, 07:41 PM • 6863 views
Kallas proposes doubling EU defense funding for Moldova to €120 million per year

Kallas proposes doubling aid to Moldova to €120 million per year through the Peace Facility. This would become the EU's largest defense package for a country after Ukraine.

Politics • May 8, 05:10 PM • 5257 views
Search continues worldwide for passengers who disembarked before hantavirus outbreak on liner – what is known so farPhoto

Three people have died due to a hantavirus outbreak on the vessel MV Hondius. The WHO is in contact with officials from at least 12 countries monitoring citizens who have returned home; five Ukrainians are on board.

Health • May 8, 03:09 PM • 5659 views
Netherlands propose using €210 billion in frozen Russian assets to support Ukraine - Politico

The Netherlands propose directing 210 billion euros of Russian assets toward Ukraine's defense. The initiative was discussed at a closed-door meeting of EU finance ministers.

Politics • May 8, 12:35 PM • 3936 views
Shakhtar loses to Crystal Palace for the second time and is eliminated from the Conference League one step away from the final

Donetsk's Shakhtar lost to Crystal Palace in London in the second leg of the Conference League semi-final with a score of 1:2. With an aggregate score of 2:5 over two matches, the club has been eliminated from the tournament.

Sports • May 7, 08:56 PM • 4595 views
Media: In 2024, Russians received more Schengen visas, but significantly fewer multiple-entry ones

Last year, Russians were granted over 620,000 Schengen visas. The share of multiple-entry visas dropped to 12%, with France issuing the highest number of visas.

News of the World • May 7, 05:26 PM • 5052 views
Eight Ukrainian startups to be presented at VivaTech 2026 in ParisPhoto

Eight startups will represent Ukraine at VivaTech 2026 in Paris. The teams will present their developments to attract investment and expand into new markets.

Technologies • May 7, 01:07 PM • 2868 views
Luxembourg MEP Kartheiser recruits colleagues for trips to Russia - Politico

Fernand Kartheiser is inviting MEPs to a meeting with the Russian State Duma in June. He refused to name the European politicians or officials to whom he sent the invitations. The EU has called this an attempt to draw politicians into cooperation with the Kremlin.

Politics • May 7, 08:00 AM • 5303 views
French container ship attacked in the Strait of Hormuz

The container ship San Antonio, owned by CMA CGM, was attacked in the Strait of Hormuz; there are reports of injuries. This occurred against the backdrop of Donald Trump's statements regarding maritime security.

News of the World • May 6, 02:59 PM • 4403 views
Italy tops ranking of European countries with worst air pollution - media

Italy has the highest level of PM2. 5 pollution in Europe. Over 90% of Europeans live in conditions with air quality that is hazardous to health according to WHO standards.

Health • May 6, 10:23 AM • 6452 views
Ukraine rises to second place in World Championship Division IA after two victories

Ukrainian hockey players defeated France with a score of 3:2 at the World Championship in Division IA. This is the team's highest-rated victory in the last two decades.

Sports • May 6, 07:51 AM • 3961 views
EU increased issuance of tourist visas to Russians over the year - media

In 2025, EU countries issued over 620,000 visas to Russians, which is 10. 2% more than last year. France, Italy, and Spain granted the highest number of permits.

News of the World • May 6, 05:50 AM • 4689 views
“Do you believe? Anything can happen on home soil” - 2026 World Cup promo released in the USPhotoVideo

FOX Sports has released a 2026 World Cup promo featuring a US victory over Brazil. In the video, Tom Brady shaves Zlatan Ibrahimović's head over a lost bet.

Sports • May 5, 05:44 PM • 3532 views
Macron sang La Bohème accompanied by Pashinyan on drums in YerevanPhotoVideo

Macron sang a song by Charles Aznavour accompanied by Nikol Pashinyan on drums. The event took place during a state dinner of the leaders in Yerevan.

News of the World • May 5, 08:45 AM • 26497 views
Germany urged Europe to adopt Ukraine's experience in drone warfare amid the diminishing role of the US

Wadephul called on Europe to implement Ukraine's drone experience to strengthen defense. This is linked to the reduction of the US military presence in the region.

News of the World • May 4, 09:53 PM • 13013 views
US troop withdrawal from Germany overshadowed summit of European leaders in Yerevan – media

The announcement of the US troop withdrawal from Germany forced EU leaders to discuss defense independence. In Yerevan, they also coordinated actions regarding Ukraine.

Politics • May 4, 11:49 AM • 4813 views
Migrants die in English Channel crossing attempt, including 16-year-old girl

Two female migrants from Sudan died during an attempt to cross the English Channel. Seven others have been hospitalized, three of whom are in critical condition.

News of the World • May 3, 08:49 PM • 3629 views
Russian hacker in the US pleads guilty to involvement in attacks on Ukraine's critical infrastructure

Artem Revensky pleaded guilty to hacking a gas facility in Poltava. His group planned explosions and attacks on the energy systems of Ukraine and Western countries.

News of the World • May 3, 02:31 PM • 4053 views
France and Germany offer Ukraine "symbolic" EU membership - FT

The plan includes seats in the European Parliament without voting rights and market access without subsidies. It also proposes involvement in the European Union's mutual defense.

Politics • May 3, 04:15 AM • 13102 views
Ukraine's national ice hockey team started the 2026 World Championship in Division IA with a defeat against Poland

The Ukrainian national team lost to Poland with a score of 2:3 in the first round of the 2026 World Championship. The next match against Lithuania will take place on Sunday at 17:00.

Sports • May 2, 08:38 PM • 4284 views
EU new car sales reached 2.8 million this year, with every fourth vehicle sold in Germany

In the first quarter of 2026, over 2. 8 million new cars were sold in the EU. Germany emerged as the market leader, while the fewest vehicles were registered in Malta.

News of the World • May 1, 02:05 PM • 8704 views
US pressures foreign governments to join new coalition on Strait of Hormuz - CNN

The US administration is forming a coalition to ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. Partners will coordinate sanctions and information sharing.

News of the World • April 30, 06:47 PM • 4878 views
Israel intercepts Gaza aid flotilla near Crete and detains 175 activists

Israeli forces intercepted 22 vessels of a humanitarian flotilla in international waters near Crete. 175 activists were detained and are being transported to Israel.

News of the World • April 30, 02:10 PM • 3861 views
EU prepares pre-accession benefits for Ukraine as rapid membership is delayed

The EU is preparing a model for Ukraine's gradual integration with access to the market and programs without voting rights. Membership is possible no earlier than 2027 due to required reforms.

Politics • April 30, 04:34 AM • 4392 views