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Germany and France pitch swifter benefits for EU hopefuls in Balkans, Moldova

European Union flags flutter outside the EU Commission headquarters, on the day of a European Union leaders' summit in Brussels, Belgium, December 18, 2025. REUTERS/Stephanie Lecocq

French jets intercepted Russian aircraft 11 times over a week in Baltics

A spokesman described the Russian incursions as a higher-than-usual number of “provocations”.

Marjane Satrapi, author of graphic novel Persepolis, has died of ‘sadness’

Franco-Iranian artist Marjane Satrapi died of sadness a little over a year after the death of her husband.

Germany, France, Britain sketch plan to engage Putin in Ukraine talks

Critics of the idea of engaging with Russia now, argue that it isn’t the time for talks with Moscow as President Vladimir Putin has shown no sign of being serious about negotiations.

Konate opens up on depression after deaths of Jota and father

Liverpool's Ibrahima Konate during the warm up before the Liverpool v Newcastle United match, January 31, 2026. REUTERS/Phil Noble

Russia tells France to free tanker captain it says was detained on false charges

While You Were Sleeping: 5 stories you might have missed, June 3, 2026

The US military’s Central Command posted a video showing the missile strike the tanker.

Airbus tests passenger plane that can fly 22 hours non-stop

Airbus plans to deliver the first A350-1000ULR to Qantas in April 2027.

Six hotels earn France’s prestigious ‘palace’ label

Of the six newly awarded hotels, three are located in the French capital: the Bulgari Hotel, Cheval Blanc and Fouquet’s (above).

Mario Ho, son of late Macau tycoon Stanley Ho, and model Ming Xi hold wedding in France

Mario Ho and Ming Xi held their wedding in France on June 1.

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