The international police agency Interpol has elected French police officer Lucas Philip as its president. He was elected for a four-year term during the general assembly in Marrakech.
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the introduction of voluntary military service for 18- and 19-year-olds due to the growing threat from Russia. The program will last 10 months, and by 2030, it is planned to recruit 10,000 new recruits.
The Turkish Ministry of Defense stated that a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia is a mandatory condition for discussing the deployment of "assurance forces. " Ankara is ready for discussion, but only after clear conditions for the mission are established.
European countries are considering joint offensive cyber operations and surprise military exercises in response to Russia's hybrid attacks. This comes amid an unprecedented number of sabotage acts and attempted attacks linked to Moscow.
Frozen Russian assets could be the only way to end the war in Ukraine and prevent its spread to Europe. Europe must demand a just peace for Ukraine, using confiscated assets to save it.
French President Emmanuel Macron will visit China from December 3 to 5 to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. The purpose of the trip is to further develop Franco-Chinese relations and discuss cooperation issues.
The 2026 FIFA World Cup will be held simultaneously in Canada, Mexico, and the USA for the first time, across 16 stadiums, with 48 teams participating. The final will be hosted at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, and Ukraine will play in the qualification playoffs.
France's Supreme Court of Appeal upheld Nicolas Sarkozy's conviction for illegal campaign financing in 2012. This is the second final verdict against the former president, who will serve a six-month sentence, possibly with an electronic bracelet.
The European Parliament proposes raising the minimum age for social media access to 16, and for teenagers aged 13-16, allowing access only with parental consent. It also proposes limiting addiction-inducing features and strengthening advertising rules.
The European Space Agency (ESA) has requested 22 billion euros for the next three years and will present a proposal for 1. 35 billion euros for a new program to strengthen defense capabilities in space. This is the first time that the civilian organization ESA, founded in 1975, is moving into the military sector.
Sir Elton John has revealed that he has been battling a severe eye infection for the past 15 months, which has led to complete blindness in his right eye and significant deterioration of vision in his left. The musician is undergoing treatment, which has brought some improvement to the condition of his left eye.
EU countries are working on a "plan B" in case they cannot reach an agreement on seizing frozen Russian assets to finance Ukraine.
European leaders, including France and Great Britain, are discussing the creation of multinational military forces to support Ukraine after a peace agreement with Russia. A working group has been established to clarify the details of military assistance, which may include troop deployment and air support.
French President Emmanuel Macron stated that a decision regarding frozen Russian assets, which are a means of pressure on Russia and a source of funding for Ukraine, will be made in the coming days. This will happen in coordination with European countries and the European Commission.
TikTok Shop is expanding its assortment by offering luxury goods such as Hermes and Chanel bags, rare Louis Vuitton and Nike sneakers, and Rolex and Cartier watches. Most items are sold through second-hand resellers who use AI to confirm authenticity.
French law enforcement has arrested four more individuals in connection with the €88 million crown jewels robbery from the Louvre. The detainees are two men aged 38 and 39, and two women aged 31 and 40, all from the Paris region.
Ukrainian Prime Minister Svyrydenko discussed with Pierre Elbron the prospects of a reparation loan, cultural cooperation, and the creation of joint ventures. Special attention was paid to a loan based on frozen Russian assets and the Ukrainian Cultural Heritage Fund.
France will allocate 130 million euros ($150 million) for vineyard uprooting due to falling demand, climate change, and trade wars. Agriculture Minister Enny Genever said the funds would go to finance a new permanent plan for vineyard elimination.
US Army Secretary Dan Driscoll, after talks with Russian officials, will also meet with Ukrainian representatives in Abu Dhabi, UAE. This comes amid intensive efforts by the Trump administration to end the war in Ukraine.
The heads of the foreign affairs committees of 20 European countries adopted a joint statement on the war in Ukraine. They emphasized that a just peace must be based on international law and respect Ukraine's territorial integrity.
Vladimir Putin and Recep Tayyip Erdogan exchanged views on the situation in Ukraine, including American proposals for a peaceful settlement. The Turkish president expressed his readiness to facilitate the negotiation process by providing the Istanbul platform.
Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andriy Sybiha held talks with the heads of diplomatic missions of key European countries, agreeing on positions regarding further steps in the peace process. He informed partners about the latest developments in peace efforts and the results of negotiations in Geneva.
The foreign ministers of Ukraine, Great Britain, France, Italy, Germany, Poland, and Finland are holding a video call. This is happening against the backdrop of ongoing peace plan negotiations in Geneva.
EU leaders will be briefed this morning on peace talks to end the war in Ukraine after a weekend of rapid negotiations in Geneva. Officials have become more optimistic about peace, although details were scarce.
European officials fear that Donald Trump may cease support for Ukraine. Meetings are scheduled next week between France, Germany, and Great Britain, as well as other countries, to discuss possible changes to the US plan.
French President Emmanuel Macron may announce the introduction of voluntary military service in the coming days. This move is being discussed amid the war in Europe and growing global tensions.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said he had not received information about European proposals, despite meeting with national security advisers. He had not seen any counter-plan, although the media had circulated the text of a revised peace agreement from Great Britain, France, and Germany.
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced that peace plan talks in Geneva will resume on November 24. Work on the plan has been ongoing for three weeks, and over the past four days, the process has significantly accelerated.
European media have circulated the full text of a revised peace agreement that the leaders of Great Britain, France, and Germany are proposing as an alternative to the American plan for resolving the war between Ukraine and Russia. The E3 countries' document is based on the American plan, but contains a number of significant clarifications, changes, and exclusions in each section.
The President of Ukraine held talks with Emmanuel Macron and emphasized the active work of Ukrainian teams in Geneva. He also stressed the importance of US leadership and thanked Trump and America for their support.
