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France boards tanker it says is linked to Russian shadow fleet in Mediterranean

A French Navy helicopter hovers over the Deyna vessel, which is supposed to be a member of the Russian shadow fleet, during an operation  in the Western Mediterranean Sea, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on March 20, 2026. Prefecture maritime de la Mediterranee/Etat Major des Armees/Handout via REUTERS
A French Navy helicopter hovers over the Deyna vessel, which is supposed to be a member of the Russian shadow fleet, during an operation  in the Western Mediterranean Sea, in this handout image obtained by Reuters on March 20, 2026. Prefecture maritime de la Mediterranee/Etat Major des Armees/Handout via REUTERS

Germany sets mid-April deadline for troubled fighter project with France

Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France’s President Emmanuel Macron walk at Alden Biesen castle, on the day of an informal European Union leaders retreat, Belgium, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer
Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz and France’s President Emmanuel Macron walk at Alden Biesen castle, on the day of an informal European Union leaders retreat, Belgium, February 12, 2026. REUTERS/Murad Sezer

‘Not our war’: Europe says no to Trump

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivering a speech on March 18 at the German Parliament building in Berlin.
German Chancellor Friedrich Merz delivering a speech on March 18 at the German Parliament building in Berlin.

France rules out Hormuz ship escorts under ‘bombings’

French President Emmanuel Macron speaking during a national defence council meeting on the Middle East war, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on March 17.
French President Emmanuel Macron speaking during a national defence council meeting on the Middle East war, at the Elysee Palace in Paris on March 17.

France will never take part in operations to unblock Hormuz Strait amid hostilities, says Macron

FILE PHOTO: France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during a joint press conference with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris, March 13, 2026. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo
FILE PHOTO: France's President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during a joint press conference with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, in Paris, March 13, 2026. LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo

France's Macron urges Iran to cease regional attacks, restore Hormuz navigation

France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses a national defence council meeting at The Elysee Presidential Palace following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, in Paris, France February 28, 2026. Anna Kurth/Pool via REUTERS
France's President Emmanuel Macron addresses a national defence council meeting at The Elysee Presidential Palace following U.S. and Israeli strikes on Iran, in Paris, France February 28, 2026. Anna Kurth/Pool via REUTERS

Left leads in Paris, far-right eyes gains in France local polls: Projections

A man walks past election posters on the day of the first round of the French mayoral election, in Paris, France, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson
A man walks past election posters on the day of the first round of the French mayoral election, in Paris, France, March 15, 2026. REUTERS/Tom Nicholson

Seeking support in France, Zelensky says Russia oil waiver will not help end war

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) put on a earpiece as they deliver a speech during a joint press conference, in Paris, March 13, 2026.  LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky (L) and France's President Emmanuel Macron (R) put on a earpiece as they deliver a speech during a joint press conference, in Paris, March 13, 2026.  LUDOVIC MARIN/Pool via REUTERS

Trump revels in killing of Iran's leaders as war nears two-week mark

A woman stands as Israeli emergency responders work at the site of an impact by an Iranian missile, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in northern Israel, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Shir Torem
A woman stands as Israeli emergency responders work at the site of an impact by an Iranian missile, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran, in northern Israel, March 13, 2026. REUTERS/Shir Torem

Macron to host G7 leaders call on Iran crisis, energy prices

France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a national defense council meeting at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France March 10, 2026. Thomas Padilla/Pool via REUTERS
France's President Emmanuel Macron speaks during a national defense council meeting at the Elysee Palace, in Paris, France March 10, 2026. Thomas Padilla/Pool via REUTERS

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.