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UK Conservative defects to Labour Party, another hit to PM Rishi Sunak ahead of election

May 8, 2024

UK Conservative defects to Labour Party, another hit to PM Rishi Sunak ahead of election

United Kingdom Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's Conservative Party could be losing popularity ahead of a general election. Another Conservative lawmaker has defected to the Labour party.

Champagne, kings, Christianity and Germany's WWII surrender: Reims, France is 'intoxicating'

May 8, 2024

Champagne, kings, Christianity and Germany's WWII surrender: Reims, France is 'intoxicating'

Reims, France is one of the world's most compelling tourist destinations. It's the largest city in Champagne while home to French Christianity, kings and significant World War II victory.

From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris

May 7, 2024

From Marseille to Mont-Blanc: What to know about the journey of the Olympic torch to Paris

After being lit in Ancient Olympia on April 16 and being carried around Greece, the Olympic torch will soon arrive in France aboard a three-mast ship named Belem.

Republicans urge Biden to prevent French company from collaborating with Russian nuclear company

May 7, 2024

Republicans urge Biden to prevent French company from collaborating with Russian nuclear company

A letter to President Biden from two Republicans warned that waiving Russia sanctions would allow a French power company to work with Russia-owned nuclear company Rosatom.

Vietnam celebrates 70th anniversary of battle of Dien Bien Phu, end of French colonial rule

May 7, 2024

Vietnam celebrates 70th anniversary of battle of Dien Bien Phu, end of French colonial rule

Vietnam celebrated the 70th anniversary of the battle of Dien Bien Phu that ended French colonial occupation. French Defense Minister Sebastian Lecornu also attended.

France's Macron hosts China's Xi in Pyrenees for private meetings

May 7, 2024

France's Macron hosts China's Xi in Pyrenees for private meetings

Following meetings about trade and Ukraine, Chinese President Xi Jinping visited the Pyrenees mountains with French President Emmanuel Macron.

During France visit, Chinese president urged to influence Russia to end war in Ukraine

May 6, 2024

During France visit, Chinese president urged to influence Russia to end war in Ukraine

President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday to urge him to influence Russia to end the war.

Putin's inauguration: France will send diplomat, Germany and Baltic states will not

May 6, 2024

Putin's inauguration: France will send diplomat, Germany and Baltic states will not

While France will send its ambassador to the inauguration of Russian President Vladimir Putin, other countries will protest by withholding their own ambassadors.

China's Xi Jinping visits France to talk trade, Ukraine amid EU concerns

May 6, 2024

China's Xi Jinping visits France to talk trade, Ukraine amid EU concerns

China President Xi Jinping arrived in France for to discuss trade and the Ukraine war with French President Emmanuel Macron, just a month ahead of President Biden's own visit to France.

D-Day veteran, 99, spreads message of peace ahead of Normandy landings anniversary

May 6, 2024

D-Day veteran, 99, spreads message of peace ahead of Normandy landings anniversary

D-Day veteran Charles Shay is about to take part next month in the 80th celebrations of the landings in Normandy that led to the liberation of France and Europe.