France

Macron Says Ambassador to Niger ‘Literally Held Hostage’

President Emmanuel Macron said France's envoy to Niger is living like a hostage in the French embassy.

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UK, France, Germany Agree on Iran Nuclear Sanctions Strategy

The UK, France, and Germany on Thursday said they had agreed to a strategy maintaining nuclear proliferation-related sanctions on Iran.

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Western Allies Begin Major Baltic Sea Naval Drills

Western allies kicked off a major naval exercise in the Baltic Sea amid rising tensions with Russia over the conflict in Ukraine.

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53 Members of Burkina Security Forces Killed in Suspected Jihadist Attack: Army

Fifty-three members of the security forces have been killed in an attack by suspected jihadists in northern Burkina Faso, the army said.

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France Discussing Withdrawal of ‘Certain Military Elements’ From Niger

The French army is holding talks with Niger's military over withdrawing "elements" of its presence there following a coup.

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Niger Coup Supporters Rally After French Ambassador Ordered Out

Thousands rallied in support of the coup after Niger's new military rulers gave France's ambassador 48 hours to leave the country.

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Indonesia Receives 18 Rafale Combat Jets From Dassault Aviation

Dassault Aviation delivered 18 Rafale multirole fighter jets to Indonesia as part of a $2.3-billion acquisition program in April 2023.

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Romania Cancels Warship Tender Awarded to France’s Naval Group

Romania said it cancelled a tender won by France's Naval Group for building four warships after the two sides failed to sign any contract. 

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Niger Closes Airspace Over ‘Threat of Intervention’ as Junta Defies Deadline

Niger closed its airspace due to the "threat of intervention" as the junta defied a deadline from ECOWAS to reinstate the democratically elected president or face possible military action.

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Germany Rules Out Long-Range Missiles for Ukraine

German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius again ruled out supplying Ukraine with long-range Taurus missiles, saying it was "not a top priority."

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