Tag: France

First French Mirage 2000 Jets Arrive in Ukraine
The fighter jets were flown by Ukrainian pilots who had been trained for several months in France. On Thursday, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed that the first batch of Mirage 2000 fighter jets from France have arrived in Ukraine. RELATED: Washington Continues to Supply Arms to Ukraine: Peskov The fighter jets were flown by […]
February 6, 2025

Convicted Rapist Dominique Pelicot Interrogated Over 1990s Murder and Sexual Assaults
Dominique Pelicot, who is serving a 20-year sentence for orchestrating the repeated drug-induced rapes of his wife, Gisele, was interrogated Thursday in a Paris suburb court regarding his alleged involvement in a 1991 murder, a 1999 attempted rape, and a 2004 sexual assault. Related:French Justice System: Dominique Pelicot Sentenced to 20 Years of Prison The […]
January 30, 2025

Russian Strategic Bombers Patrol Over the Seas of Okhotsk and Japan
‘All flights of strategic aircraft are conducted in strict accordance with international regulations,’ Russian authorities recalled. On Thursday, the Russian Defense Ministry confirmed that two Tu-95MS strategic bombers carried out a patrol mission over neutral waters of the Sea of Okhotsk and the Sea of Japan. RELATED: Venezuela, Russia, China Celebrate Lukashenko’s Re-Election in Belarus […]
January 30, 2025

Donald Trump’s Plans for Domination Threaten France and Europe: Bayrou
His return to power leads the French to realize that unity is vital, the French Prime Minister said. On Monday, French Prime Minister François Bayrou warned of the “incredibly domineering” plans of Donald Trump, who will be sworn in as U.S. President today. RELATED: TikTok Restores Its Service in the US by the Guarantees Received […]
January 20, 2025

Cuba Achieves Debt Reordering With International Creditors
He thanked the creditors for their understanding and sensitivity to the challenges facing Cuba, underlining the importance of the European Union’s support in the negotiation process, with France as the host country. Related: Cuba Rejects the CRF Investment Fund as Its Legitimate Creditor Cuba has reached an agreement on the reordering of its debt following […]
January 17, 2025

French Socialists Do Not Support Motion of No Confidence Against PM Bayrou
‘We’ve chosen not to engage in Politics-of-the-Worst because it can lead us to the worst: the far right’s triumph,” Faure said. On Thursday, Olivier Faure, the leader of the French Socialist Party, announced that his party will not support the motion of no confidence against Prime Minister François Bayrou, aiming to prevent the far right […]
January 16, 2025

French PM Bayrou to Focus on Financial Stability
‘France has never been as indebted as it is today,’ he noted On Tuesday, French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou said his government will focus on stability, dialogue and profound reforms, especially on pensions. RELATED: Venezuela Asks the Netherlands, France and Italy to Reduce Their Diplomatic Representation In his general policy speech, Bayrou emphasized the urgency […]
January 15, 2025

Venezuela Asks the Netherlands, France and Italy to Reduce Their Diplomatic Representation
The decision is a response to their interference in internal affairs. On Tuesday, Venezuelan Foreign Affairs Minister Yvan Gil requested that the Netherlands, France, and Italy limit the number of accredited diplomats in their embassies within 48 hours. RELATED: Venezuelan Armed Forces Reject Uribe’s Request for International Military Intervention “In response to the hostile conduct […]
January 14, 2025

Director of the Web Used by Pelicot to Abuse his Wife is Charged with 8 Offenses
The director of the online platform Coco.gg has been charged with eight criminal offenses related to the platform’s use in facilitating the horrific abuse detailed in the Pelicot case. Related:France: Dissatisfaction With Verdict in The Gisele Pelicot Rape Trial The charges, which could carry a combined sentence of up to 72 years in prison, underscore […]
January 9, 2025

French President’s “Ingratitude” Claims Spark Rebukes from African Leaders
French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent remarks regarding African nations’ requests for the withdrawal of French troops have ignited a firestorm of criticism from leaders across the continent Related:Chad: Goverment Breaks Military Relations with France . During his annual meeting with French ambassadors, Macron lamented the alleged “ingratitude” of some African leaders, claiming they had “forgotten […]