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March 24, 2023

France protests draw 1M, force King Charles to delay visit amid anger over retirement changes

King Charles III will not be visiting France in the coming days, French President Emmanuel Macron's office said Friday, as protests over pension reform continue to rock the country.

March 24, 2023

Bordeaux City Hall set on fire as France protests Macron's pension reform

Protesters on Thursday set the front door of Bordeaux City Hall on fire in Western France. (Credit: @Bookee0 via Storyful)

March 23, 2023

Slovakia delivers first four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine, defense minister says

Slovak Defense Minister Jaroslav Nad announced the delivery of four MiG-29 fighter jets to Ukraine on Thursday, with nine more on the way in the coming weeks.

March 23, 2023

Germany urges North Macedonia to amend constitution for EU bid

German Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock urged North Macedonian officials to amend the Balkan nation's constitution to expedite its admission into the European Union.

March 23, 2023

At Brussels summit, European leaders endorse joint purchasing plan to arm Ukraine

European Union leaders endorsed a plan to fast-track 1 million artillery rounds to Ukraine within the next year at a Thursday summit in Brussels.

March 23, 2023

Macron under fire as French protests turn violent over increased retirement age

Hundreds of thousands of French citizens took to the streets in protest on Thursday as French President Emmanuel Macron refuses to budge on increasing the retirement age.

March 23, 2023

Protests turn violent in Paris over pension reforms

Protesters across France continue to demonstrate against the pension reforms proposed by President Macron. (Reuters.)

March 23, 2023

Putin plans for 'more war' in Ukraine as NATO's defense pledge goes unfulfilled: Stoltenberg

NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg said the alliance needs to prepare for a prolonged war in Ukraine by ramping up its defense spending beyond the 2% GDP pledge made nearly a decade ago.

March 23, 2023

Montenegro police arrest crypto firm founder Do Kwon

Montenegro police arrested the crypto firm founder Do Kwon, who is wanted in South Korea, in connection with a $40 billion crash of the firm’s cryptocurrency.

March 23, 2023

Germany and Italy are rewriting Europe's electric car mandate with synthetic fuels

Germany and Italy want Europe's proposed gasoline and diesel car ban updated to allow for the use of carbon-neutral synthetic e-fuels and biofuels.