France
France faces budget crisis as aging population drives spending to 60% of GDP
France once stood out in Europe for its higher birth rate, but that advantage has eroded since the pandemic as the number of children per woman has fallen and retiree numbers climb.
Snail heist leaves French farm shell shocked at disappearance of €90,000 stock
Authorities charge two French teens for planning ISIS-linked antisemitic terror attack - report
IDF fears UNIFIL leaked photos, documentation of military movements to Hezbollah - Army Radio
New French film reimagines the Jewish mother archetype through a Moroccan Mizrahi lens - review
The movie is fast-paced, with a kind of sitcom quality. While Once Upon My Mother has its share of clichés in its script and plot, the acting and the basic premise keep it entertaining throughout.
European nations commits to 30% rise in space spending to compete with US and China
The European Space Agency asks its 23 member states for over 20 billion euros to fund satellites and research programs.
Macron's new voluntary military program aims to boost France’s defense capabilities
Macron unveils a new voluntary military program for youth to strengthen France's defense amid growing global threats.
Germany, Italy, France, UK call on Israel to protect West Bank Palestinians
"We - France, Germany, Italy, the United Kingdom - strongly condemn the massive increase of settler violence against Palestinian civilians and call for stability in the West Bank,"
France asks Israel to boost security at Jerusalem consulate after protests - report
"France expects the Israeli authorities to fulfill their obligations under the Vienna Convention and provide protection for diplomatic and consular staff and their buildings," a French source said.
French comedy festival Oh Là Là! showcases premieres, classics, and more
The eighth festival will run from November 27 to December 5 around the country, and will feature the best recent French comedies.
Possible double-burial of pharaohs in Osorkon II’s tomb, newly discovered statues show
Archaeologists uncovered 225 inscribed funerary statues beside an unmarked sarcophagus in Osorkon II’s tomb, strengthening the case for two royal burials at Tanis, Egypt.
French poll shows far-right leader Bardella winning presidential election
A new Odoxa poll shows far-right leader Jordan Bardella would finish first in every tested matchup for France’s 2027 presidential election, beating all opponents in both rounds.
Iran's FM Araghchi to hold talks on bilateral, nuclear issues in Paris on Wednesday, France says
France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot will hold talks with his Iranian counterpart, Abbas Araghchi, to discuss bilateral and regional issues as well as Iran's contested nuclear program.
WATCH: IAF kills Hezbollah military chief in most aggressive strike since 2024 ceasefire
"Netanyahu ordered the strike on the recommendation of the Defense Minister and the IDF Chief of Staff," the Prime Minister's Office confirmed.
Rubio says the Ukraine peace proposal was authored by US
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Washington authored the 28-point Ukraine peace proposal, as senators disputed the claim and US, Ukrainian, and European officials opened talks in Geneva.
