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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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Following Switzerland - neutral Austria closed its airspace to US military flights amid the war against Iran.

Austria denied the US overflight due to its neutrality law. Switzerland also rejected most American requests due to the conflict in the Middle East.

Politics • April 2, 02:21 PM • 4686 views
"Still recovering from the right to the jaw": Trump mocked Macron at a private dinner. French President reacted

Donald Trump criticized NATO allies and mocked Macron's personal life. The French President called such remarks inelegant and inappropriate.

News of the World • April 2, 11:59 AM • 10974 views
Rutte goes to Washington after Trump's threats to withdraw from NATO

NATO Secretary General to visit US amid Trump's criticism over Iran differences. The US President called allies paper tigers and threatened to withdraw.

News of the World • April 2, 05:46 AM • 4819 views
Britain gathers 35 countries for summit on Strait of Hormuz – Politico

Keir Starmer is organizing an international summit on restoring freedom of navigation. Participants will discuss diplomatic steps to regain control over the route.

News of the World • April 1, 04:16 PM • 4939 views
Wars in Ukraine and Iran have forced France to revise its military plans - Politico

Paris is preparing for a possible conflict with Russia by 2030. Priorities will include cheap anti-drone measures and strengthening air defense.

Politics • March 31, 04:03 PM • 11209 views
Following Spain - France closed the skies to planes involved in transporting US weapons for Iran war

France for the first time denied Israel the use of its airspace for transporting weapons. Donald Trump criticized this decision on the Truth Social network.

News of the World • March 31, 02:25 PM • 5126 views
EU and Ukrainian foreign policy chiefs reaffirm commitment to holding Russia accountable on anniversary of Bucha massacrePhoto

EU foreign ministers visited Bucha on the fourth anniversary of the tragedy. Participants of the meeting confirmed the establishment of a commission to compensate for damages.

Society • March 31, 10:55 AM • 13176 views
France deploys Tiger attack helicopters to the Middle East to combat drones

The French military has adapted its Tiger attack helicopters to intercept drones. The army is enhancing its firepower due to new aerial threats.

News of the World • March 31, 01:00 AM • 6829 views
Israel passes death penalty law for Palestinians convicted of deadly attacks

The Knesset passed a law on the execution of Palestinians for deadly terrorist attacks by a majority decision of judges. Human rights activists and the UN criticize the document for discrimination.

Politics • March 30, 10:17 PM • 12891 views
UN Security Council convenes emergency meeting over death of three peacekeepers in southern Lebanon

France initiated the meeting after the death of three Indonesian servicemen in southern Lebanon. The UN is investigating the circumstances of the explosion and shelling.

News of the World • March 30, 07:37 PM • 6621 views
Captain of Russian 'shadow fleet' tanker sentenced to one year in prison in France

The Chinese captain of the Boracay vessel was convicted for refusing to obey the military. The tanker was transporting sanctioned Russian oil and flying a false flag.

News of the World • March 30, 04:54 PM • 4561 views
The largest and smallest EU car markets in February 2026 have been named

In February, 865. 4 thousand cars were sold in the EU. Germany became the largest market with 211.3 thousand units, and Malta the smallest with 521 registrations.

Economy • March 30, 03:25 PM • 5082 views
French court dismisses Cardiff City's claim for over €120 million in Emiliano Sala's death case

The Nantes court rejected Cardiff's claim for compensation for Emiliano Sala's death. The club was ordered to pay 400,000 pounds in costs to Nantes.

Sports • March 30, 02:33 PM • 5315 views
New suspects detained in Paris over attempted bombing of Bank of America

French police arrested two more individuals for attempting to plant explosives. One of the detainees received 600 euros via Snapchat for carrying out the attack.

News of the World • March 29, 01:49 PM • 6649 views
An 18th-century violin was illegally attempted to be smuggled from Ukraine to the NetherlandsPhoto

An antique instrument was found in the trunk of a car at the Nyzhankovychi checkpoint. A 39-year-old woman was transporting the violin to the Netherlands; it was seized for examination.

Society • March 29, 12:35 PM • 5349 views
Ships with aid for Cuba, missing in the Caribbean Sea, have been found

The Mexican Navy has located two vessels carrying humanitarian cargo and nine crew members. The ships are continuing their journey to Havana, and the sailors are safe.

News of the World • March 28, 02:50 PM • 10626 views
G7 countries will help unblock the Strait of Hormuz, but there is a condition

G7 ministers pledged to protect shipping after calm was restored to the region. The decision was made under pressure from Trump and Rubio's threats regarding Ukraine.

Politics • March 27, 10:32 PM • 15104 views
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 • 6022 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 • 6540 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 • 5920 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 • 3982 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 • 6381 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 • 5212 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 • 8008 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 • 5310 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 • 9458 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 • 6991 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 • 5571 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 • 16280 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 • 7238 views