Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris. This comes amid Donald Trump's optimism about a deal to end Russia's war against Ukraine.
French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot stated that Putin must agree to a ceasefire, otherwise Russia will face new sanctions. Also, according to him, the European Council may decide on frozen Russian assets as early as December 18.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with Emmanuel Macron in Paris to discuss peace terms and security guarantees. This is Zelenskyy's second visit to France in two weeks.
Paris police have arrested a 39-year-old man believed to be the fourth member of the gang that robbed the Louvre on October 19. He has six previous convictions and faces up to 15 years in prison for robbery and 10 years for criminal conspiracy.
French authorities have arrested three people on suspicion of spying for Russia and promoting its war propaganda. The arrests come amid growing concerns about Russian interference across Europe.
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.
Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will publish the book "Prisoner's Diary" about his 20-day imprisonment in La Santé. He describes the conditions of his incarceration, the constant noise, and his stay in a nine-square-meter solitary cell.
French and Ukrainian companies are intensifying negotiations on drone cooperation. The goal is to sign agreements by the end of the year, despite uncertain funding and competition.
Germany and France have set a deadline of December 18 for aviation concerns regarding the FCAS/SCAF program. The project, which is intended to replace Rafale and Eurofighter fighter jets after 2040, faces conflicts over work distribution and intellectual property rights.
An Arctic air mass has brought the most intense November cold snap in over a decade to France and Switzerland. Heavy snowfall is expected in the Alps in the coming days, and temperatures in Bern will drop to -7 °C.
A self-portrait by Mexican artist Frida Kahlo titled "El sueño (La cama)" was sold at Sotheby's auction in New York for $54. 7 million. This made it Kahlo's most expensive work and the most expensive piece of Latin American art in history.
French military chief General Mandon stated during a meeting with French mayors that the country must be prepared for the loss of its soldiers in a potential war.
The Musée Grévin in Paris has unveiled a new wax figure of Princess Diana in the black cocktail dress known as the "revenge dress. " The unveiling coincided with the 30th anniversary of Diana's controversial interview, and her figure was placed far from her ex-husband and mother-in-law.
French prosecutors are investigating Holocaust denial by X's AI-powered chatbot Grok. Grok's comments about crematoria at Auschwitz are included in an ongoing cybercrime investigation.
On Tuesday, November 18, a trilateral meeting will take place in Berlin between German Chancellor Friedrich Merz, French President Emmanuel Macron, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer. The leaders will meet for dinner after the summit on Europe's digital sovereignty, in which Macron will participate.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy arrived in France and met with Emmanuel Macron at Villacoublay Air Base. They will sign an arms agreement.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is expected to sign agreements with France on the supply of air defense systems, missiles, and fighter jets. Sources report plans for Rafale fighter jets and additional SAMP/T air defense systems.
French police opened fire on a 34-year-old man who was threatening with a knife at Montparnasse railway station in Paris, wounding him in the leg. One of the police shots also wounded a bystander in the leg.
French police have launched a special operation at Montparnasse station in Paris, evacuating passengers. The reasons for the operation have not been disclosed, and authorities are not providing details.
Ukraine national team midfielder Heorhiy Sudakov will not play in the match against Iceland due to an injury. He has left the team's camp for treatment and recovery.
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in Paris on Monday. The meeting will reaffirm France's commitment to Ukraine and discuss bilateral cooperation in the energy, economic, and defense sectors.
The Ukrainian national football team lost to France with a score of 4:0 in the penultimate round of the 2026 World Cup qualifiers. Now Ukraine needs to defeat Iceland to continue fighting for a spot in the 2026 World Cup in the play-off matches.
The head coach of the Ukrainian national team, Serhiy Rebrov, announced the starting lineup for the 2026 World Cup qualifier against France. The match will take place at the Parc des Princes stadium on November 13 at 9:45 PM.
The Ukrainian national team has published its official squad for the group stage match of the 2026 World Cup football qualifiers against France. Mykola Matviyenko and Ruslan Malinovskyi were not included in the list.
A diamond brooch, lost by Napoleon while fleeing the battlefield of Waterloo, was sold at a Sotheby's auction in Geneva for $4. 4 million. It was found among the emperor's personal belongings and had been kept by the Prussian royal house of Hohenzollern for over two centuries.
Car and battery manufacturer BYD is completing a 130 square kilometer plant in Zhengzhou, China, which will become the world's largest complex for the production of electric vehicles and batteries. It will produce up to one million electric cars annually.
The Ukrainian national football team will play its fifth 2026 World Cup qualifier against France on November 13 at 9:45 PM at the Parc des Princes stadium in Paris. Bookmakers consider France the favorite for the match, which will be broadcast by MEGOGO.
The Paris Court of Appeal is considering the request of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy for release from prison pending appeal. Sarkozy, sentenced to five years in prison for criminal conspiracy, has been in La Santé prison since October 21.
Stylist Olena Mudrenko spoke about the trendy colors for winter 2025–2026, including mocha brown, chili pepper red, and lime green. Buttery yellow, sky blue, burgundy, chocolate, gray, and milky white also remain relevant.
Bonhams auction house is holding an online auction featuring over 50 cars and motorcycles from famous films and TV series, as well as 19 collectibles. Among the lots are cars from the "Fast & Furious", "Jurassic Park", "Men in Black" franchises and others, with an estimated value ranging from 20,000 to 500,000 euros.
