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France, Ukraine and French Armed Forces

A France-trained force aims to strengthen Ukraine's defenses at a critical point in war

A FRENCH MILITARY BASE, France -- A French military task force with a festive name — “Champagne” — is wrapping up a mission that's no party: Training a whole new brigade of several thousand Ukrainian troops who will be joining the fight against Russia's invasion armed with France-supplied tanks, artillery canons and other heavy weaponry.

Newsweek on MSN · 1h

France Equips and Trains New Ukrainian Brigade at Critical Point in War

France's "Champagne" task force focuses on advanced combat tactics, trench warfare and coordination with artillery and tanks.

Seattle Times · 8h

A France-trained and armed force aims to strengthen Ukraine’s defenses at critical juncture in war

The approaching return to Ukraine of the “Anne of Kyiv” brigade, after more than two months of intense military training in eastern and southern France, comes at another critical juncture in the almost three-year war.

Marine Le Pen’s next bid for French presidency threatened

CNN on MSN · 11h

Marine Le Pen’s next bid for French presidency threatened as prosecutors seek political ban

French prosecutors have asked for prison time and a five-year ban from politics for far-right leader Marine Le Pen, potentially derailing her bid to become president in 2027.

U.S. News & World Report · 1d

French Prosecutor Seeks 5-Year Ban From Office Against French Far Right Leader Le Pen

French far-right leader and member of parliament Marine Le Pen, President of the French far-right National Rally (Rassemblement National - RN) party parliamentary group, delivers a speech during a debate session on the first part of the 2025 budget bill (PLF) at the National Assembly in Paris,

The Washington Post · 1d

French prosecutors seek a 2-year prison sentence and ineligibility period against Marine Le Pen

Paris prosecutors have requested a 2-year prison sentence against France’s far-right leader Marine Le Pen and an additional 5-year period of ineligibility to run for office

Violence erupts at Israel and France soccer game

Reuters · 2h

Israeli anthem booed, scuffles seen at France game

Some French fans booed the Israeli national anthem and there were minor scuffles inside a sparsely-attended Stade de France on Thursday for a Nations League game overshadowed by frictions around the Gaza war.

NBC New York · 2h

Brief altercation between fans breaks out at France-Israel soccer game

The altercation came a week after violence erupted in Amsterdam in connection with an Israeli club team’s visit.

AOL · 4h

France and Israel soccer teams face off with heightened security after Amsterdam violence

Thousands of police officers are set to be deployed around Paris on Thursday ahead of a soccer game between France and Israel, seeking to avoid a repeat of last week's violence in Amsterdam involving locals and Israeli fans.

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French women had more power in the Middle Ages than after the revolution, historian says

The Middle Ages were not all about tyrannical rulers and power struggles. Cooperation, compromise, and women in power were ...

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Tense France-Israel match concludes in Paris after fears of repeat violence

The atmosphere at the stadium was clearly tense on Thursday, with reports of a brief altercation between a small number of ...

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France's new dictionary struggles to keep up with the times

The full ninth edition of the Dictionnaire de l’Académie Française has been presented to France's President Macron.

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French Senate rejects bill to ban under-16s from attending bullfights

France's upper house of parliament on Thursday rejected a bill to ban children under 16 from attending bullfights, which has ...

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French weapons system found in Sudan is likely violation of U.N. arms embargo, says Amnesty

Amnesty International said Thursday it has identified several UAE-made armoured personnel carriers on the ground in Sudan ...

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France Turns to Economists to Improve Forecasting After Errors

The French government is enlisting the help of external economists to improve fiscal forecasting after errors during the ...

French Premier to ‘Probably’ Bypass Parliament Vote for Budget

France’s prime minister said he’ll “probably” need to bypass a vote in parliament to get the nation’s budget adopted. Most ...

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How to stream France vs Israel on Thursday, UEFA Nations, time and channel

France is ready to turn up the heat this Thursday at the Stade de France as they face Israel, aiming to secure their spot at ...

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