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EU’s top diplomat urges US to pressure Russia to stop aiding Iran
The European Union’s Foreign Policy Chief Kaja Kallas says the US needs to pressure Russia to stop assisting Iran.
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Macron says Lebanon’s fight is ‘just’ amid escalating attacks by Israel
France’s president Emmanuel Macron said Lebanon’s fight against threats to its security is ‘just’.
Published On 23 Mar 2026
Socialist Emmanuel Gregoire wins Paris mayoral race
Gregoire headed a list uniting the traditional left, the Greens and the Communists to victory in French capital.
‘Unpleasant surprises’: Will key French cities elect far-right mayors?
Before next year’s presidential race, local elections which conclude Sunday indicate fractured political landscape.
Macron prepares France for ‘an age of nuclear weapons’ as Iran war rages
The French president described his plans for expansion as forward deterrence. What’s behind his move?
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Who is answering Trump’s call for help with Strait of Hormuz?
Trump has criticised the response to his call to help protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz during the war on Iran.
Published On 16 Mar 2026
In Lebanon, Israel is using occupation as negotiating tool, say analysts
Israel is using military occupation of southern Lebanon and displacement crisis to dictate ceasefire terms, say experts.
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Thousands in Paris protest military actions in Iran, Lebanon and Palestine
Thousands in Paris protest military operations in the Middle East. One of more than 85 protests across France.
Published On 15 Mar 2026
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Republic of Congo election: Who is running and what’s at stake?
Analysts say Congo Brazzaville’s election are a mere formality as President Sassou Nguesso is set to extend his rule.
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French soldier killed, others wounded in attack in Iraq, Macron says
French president condemns ‘unacceptable’ attack in Kurdish region of northern Iraq.
France walks ‘fine line’ as US-Israel war on Iran escalates
President Macron has criticised the onslaught and questioned the war’s legality but ultimately blamed Iran.
