France assists Zelensky in writing apology letter to Trump

(MENAFN) French diplomats reportedly assisted Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in drafting a letter of reconciliation to US President Donald Trump, aiming to repair strained relations between the two leaders, according to Politico. Tensions …

School in Normandy named after Tadley D-Day veteran who helped liberate France

Hugh Smith Todd, a D-Day veteran who lived in Tadley until he died in 2005, has had a school in Normandy, France, named in his honour. The 84-year-old Second World War veteran, who was born in Glasgow in 1921, initially joined the Territorial Army before …

‘Diplomatic domino effect’: will France’s push for Palestinian statehood isolate the US?

In a fractured world of fraying alliances and retreating world powers, French President Emmanuel Macron has emerged as an unlikely champion of Palestinian statehood – launching a diplomatic crusade with Arab partners that has angered Israel and may yet …

Rampant Red Roses rout Scotland to set up grand slam decider with France

England felled Scotland in a devastating manner to set up a grand slam decider against France in the Women’s Six Nations as they bid for their seventh successive title. The 59-7 victory was the team’s 33rd consecutive win in the tournament. England were …

Air France partners with Daniel Boulud on flights departing the US

Air France has unveiled a new partnership with New York-based Daniel Boulud. The award-winning French chef will create new signature dishes for the carrier’s La Première and business passengers on flights departing the US, with the rollout starting in July …

France Urges Unhindered Humanitarian Access to Gaza

Dream Ahead is heading to France

Khalifa bin Dasmal, the owner of Dream Ahead, has decided to send his outstanding sprinter to France next month to contest the Prix de la Foret instead of running at the inaugural British Champions Day at Ascot a fortnight later due to breeding …

Over 80,000 fans in attendance as Burna Boy makes African history in Stade De France

On April 18, global music superstar Burna Boy made history by headlining a sold-out show at the iconic Stade De France in Paris. Performing to a massive crowd of over 80,698 people, award-winning megastar Burna Boy delivered an unforgettable night filled …

France must compensate Haiti: 200 years of illegitimate debt that plunged the country into crisis

April 17, 2025 marked two centuries since one of the most unjust episodes in modern history: the forced collection of an illegitimate debt that France imposed on Haiti as a condition for recognizing its independence. On April 17, 1825, King Charles X …

Dassault Still Hopes the Falcon 10X Will Carry France’s Next AEW&C System

Since last year, it has been reported that France is considering Saab’s GlobalEye AEW&C (Airborne Warning and Control) system to replace its four older E-3F Sentry AWACS (Airborne Early Warning and Control) aircraft. According to Opex360, the domestic …