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KJP dodges question on Biden’s mental health after he claimed to recently meet with long-dead French leader

February 6, 2024

KJP dodges question on Biden’s mental health after he claimed to recently meet with long-dead French leader

Karine Jean-Pierre on Tuesday dodged a question on President Biden’s mental health after the president said he met with a French president who died in 1996.

Biden torched for claiming that he recently met with dead former President of France: 'Not a healthy sign'

February 6, 2024

Biden torched for claiming that he recently met with dead former President of France: 'Not a healthy sign'

President Biden is being criticized online after he mistakenly claimed that he met with Francois Mitterrand, the deceased former president of France.

Biden tells crowd he recently met with Mitterrand, former French president who died in 1996

February 5, 2024

Biden tells crowd he recently met with Mitterrand, former French president who died in 1996

President Biden told a crowd of supporters in Las Vegas on Sunday that he recently met with Mitterand, the French president who has been dead for nearly 30 years.

France's new foreign minister visits Israel, calls for cease-fire and hostage release

February 5, 2024

France's new foreign minister visits Israel, calls for cease-fire and hostage release

France's new Foreign Minister Stéphane Séjourné visited Israel to call for an end to "the tragedy in Gaza," increased humanitarian aid, and the release of all hostages.

Three injured in Paris knife and hammer attack

February 3, 2024

Three injured in Paris knife and hammer attack

A knife attack early on Saturday inside a large Paris train station left three people injured, one of whom was rushed to hospital with serious but not life-threatening wounds.

France's Macron receives ceremonious welcome as state visit to Sweden commences

January 30, 2024

France's Macron receives ceremonious welcome as state visit to Sweden commences

French President Emmanuel Macron was welcomed with pomp and circumstance Tuesday as he arrived in Sweden for a two-day state visit with the Nordic country's king and prime minister.

Protesting French farmers plan 'siege of the capital' in Paris, rejecting government concessions

January 29, 2024

Protesting French farmers plan 'siege of the capital' in Paris, rejecting government concessions

France mobilized 15,000 police officers and tanks as farmers protesting high costs, regulations and EU climate measures plan a "siege" of Paris on Monday.

Activists throw soup at Mona Lisa in Louvre climate protest

January 28, 2024

Activists throw soup at Mona Lisa in Louvre climate protest

Two climate activists hurled what museum employees called pumpkin soup at the protective glass around the Mona Lisa at the Louvre museum Sunday.

Protesting farmers heap pressure on new French prime minister ahead of hotly anticipated measures

January 26, 2024

Protesting farmers heap pressure on new French prime minister ahead of hotly anticipated measures

Angry farmers shut down key stretches of French highways, as they demand that the government take measures to protect their industry, and boost their earnings.

1 killed, 2 injured at farmers' protest barricade in northern France

January 23, 2024

1 killed, 2 injured at farmers' protest barricade in northern France

A woman was killed and two others were injured during demonstrations by French farmers protesting low wages and other grievances on Tuesday, officials say.