Emmanuel Macron
Energy workers in France threaten power cuts over retirement age
France's energy union has threatened mass power cuts over Emmanuel Macron's plans to raise the retirement age after months of violent street protests. The powerful CGT union has already cut power to an airport and school that the president was visiting this month.
To Europe's relief, France's Macron wins, but far-right gains
French duel: Macron vs Le Pen fight for presidency
Ukraine and COVID give Macron a boost in the polls ahead of French elections
France lashes out at Britain's latest proposal on migrants
France calls out Britain for making public a letter discussing the two nations' dealings on migrants crossing the English Channel.
UNGA 76th session convenes in New York
The UN General Assembly kicks off its 76th session at the UN headquarters in New York. Also, Canadians vote to keep Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in power in snap elections, but his party fails to secure a majority in parliament. And, Sudanese officials say they've thwarted an attempted coup.
French Polynesia and New Caledonia see deadly COVID-19 surge
The situation is so dire that recently, France extended a health emergency declaration for the two Pacific Island territories into mid-November.
Aukus security pact sparks Chinese and French ire
China and France have condemned the new Aukus security pact between Australia, the UK and the US to build nuclear-powered submarines in the Indo-Pacific region. Also, French forces say they've killed the leader of ISIS in the Greater Sahara in Mali. And thousands of people protested the introduction of Bitcoin as legal tender in El Salvador on the nation's bicentennial.
New study on nuclear testing in French Polynesia reveals France’s ‘censorship and secrecy’
More than 400 claims have been filed against the French government for nuclear tests on French Polynesia between 1966 and 1996. Scientists say about 110,000 people have been affected by radioactive fallout.
Mired in crises, Lebanon marks 1 year since horrific blast
Lebanon on Wednesday marked one year since the horrific explosion at the port of Beirut that killed more than 200 people and injured thousands.
US and allies accuse China of hacking campaign
Top of The World: The US on Monday accused China of a global hacking campaign that included a massive hack of the Microsoft Exchange email server software earlier this year. And, more than 100,000 people took to the streets across France over the weekend to protest the government’s new COVID-19 vaccination strategy. Also, the UK on Monday lifted nearly all coronavirus restrictions, in what has been dubbed “Freedom Day,” despite the country facing a growing number of infections.
Riots in Lebanon as West calls for quick Cabinet formation
Tension intensified in Lebanon on Friday, with riots leaving more than two dozen people injured in the northern city of Tripoli, including five soldiers who were attacked with a hand grenade.
Biden at NATO: Ready to talk China, Russia and soothe allies
US President Joe Biden made his entrance at the NATO summit aiming to consult European allies on efforts to counter provocative actions by China and Russia while highlighting the US commitment to the 30-country alliance that was frequently maligned by predecessor Donald Trump.
France’s top elite school closes in quest for diversity
In April, French President Emmanuel Macron ordered the closure of L’Ecole Nationale d’Administration, with plans to “to build something better.” But will its replacement be more of the same by a different name?