Wednesday, July 3, 2024

France

France will end its military presence in Niger by end of 2023, Macron says

France is withdrawing its ambassador and troops from Niger in response to the July coup that ousted Niger's democratically-elected President Mohamed Bazoum.

Hundreds arrested, 40,000 police mobilized as riots rock France after police killed teenager

More than 600 people were arrested as the French government struggled to restore order as protests continued for a third straight night over the fatal police shooting of a French-Algerian teenager.

Rescuers race against time to find missing Titanic Tourist Submarine carrying 5 explorers

A large-scale search and rescue operation is currently underway in the remote area of the Atlantic Ocean after a tourist submarine went missing during a mission to document the wreckage of the Titanic on June 18.

France bans short-haul flights in push for climate-friendly train travel

France has banned domestic short-haul flights where train alternatives exist amid French Government’s efforts to reduce carbon emissions.

Allies pledge more military aid as Ukraine’s Zelenskyy visits UK, France and Germany

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visited key allies, including the UK, France, Germany and Italy, during his European tour, where he secured commitments to increased military aid.

172 arrested, Bordeaux town hall set on fire as 1 million join France pension protests

Hundreds of thousands of workers continued Protests in France with more than a million demonstrating against the government's plans to raise the pension age by two years to 64.

Nearly 1 million French march as pension protests continue

Over 960,000 people marched in France in the fourth round of nationwide demonstrations government's plans to reform the country’s pension system.

France bans use of disposable tableware at fast food restaurants from January 2023

Fast-food restaurants in France will stop using disposable containers, plates, cups and tableware for customers from January 1 as part of the French government's efforts to combat waste

Fans celebrate as Argentina ends 36-year wait for World Cup glory

Lionel Messi finally achieved his World Cup dream as Argentina won their third crown on penalties in one of the greatest finals in FIFA World Cup history.

Biden and Macron discuss Russia war, trade issues

U.S. President Biden welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron to the White House for the Biden administration’s first state visit

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South Korea’s KAI signs $1.4 billion deal to launch mass production of homegrown KF-21 fighter jets

Nine years after the development of South Korea’s KF-21 Boramae began, the Korean government finalized a significant deal with Korea Aerospace Industries for the production of 20 fighter jets