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Why France's New Government Under PM Sebastien Lecornu Might Not Last Long
France's new premier named a government Sunday, bringing back ex-finance minister Bruno Le Maire to serve at the defense ministry, where he'll help oversee French military support for Ukraine and address threats to European security posed by Russia.
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Recognition Of Palestinian State Offers No Relief For Gazans
Israel's military pushed deeper towards the most populated areas of Gaza City on Tuesday, a painful reminder for Gazans that Western powers' recognition of a Palestinian state does not mean an end to the horrors of war as tanks approach.
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Macron Appoints Defence Minister Lecornu As France's Latest Prime Minister
French President Macron late Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu as France's new prime minister, the country's fourth in about a year.
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Western Troops Deployed In Ukraine Would Be Target For Russian Army: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any Western forces deployed to Ukraine would be a "legitimate" target for Moscow's army.
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France Orders Hospitals To Prepare For A "Major Engagement" By March 2026
In a letter to regional health authorities dated July 18, the French health ministry directed hospitals to be ready for a potential "major engagement" by March 2026.
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Switzerland Wants To Finalise F-35A Deal With US Despite Spiralling Cost
Switzerland vowed Wednesday to continue its attempts to buy F-35A fighter jets from the United States, despite spiralling expense.
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After UK And Canada, Australia To Recognise Palestinian State In September
Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations summit in September, breaking with its close ally the US as concern mounts over Israel's plans for a military campaign in parts of the Gaza Strip.
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France's Macron Pledges To Double Military Spending By 2027
President Emmanuel Macron announced a plan to push forward France's defence spending, pledging to double the military budget by 2027 - three years earlier than originally planned.
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French Army Intercepted Iranian Drones Targeting Israel Before Ceasefire
France's military took part in efforts to stop Iranian drones targeting Israel prior to this week's ceasefire, the country's defence minister Sebastien Lecornu said late on Wednesday.
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Europe, Iran Try Diplomacy As US Weighs In On Military Response
Iran's foreign minister will meet in Geneva on Friday with counterparts from Germany, France and the United Kingdom, Iranian state media and European diplomats said, as Israeli strikes target country'snuclearand military sites andIran fires back.
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UK, France, Canada Threaten Israel Against Gaza Offensive
The leaders of Britain, France, and Canada on Monday threatened action against Israel if it does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift aid restrictions, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Germany, France, UK Call For "Immediate Return" To Gaza Ceasefire
The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Britain called late Friday for an "immediate return" to a Gaza ceasefire, as Israel's military pressed its renewed offensive in the Palestinian territory.
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France Warns Donald Trump Against Threatening EU 'Sovereign Borders'
US president-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military action to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of EU member Denmark.
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Belgian Military Evacuates 100 Europeans From Lebanon
More than 100 Europeans were evacuated from Lebanon on a Belgian military plane on Thursday evening, most of them from Belgium, the Netherlands and France, the government in Brussels said.
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2 French Rafale Jets Collide Mid-Air, Instructor, Pilot Missing
Two Rafale fighter jets collided in midair before crashing to the ground in northeastern France on Wednesday, civil and military authorities said.
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Why France's New Government Under PM Sebastien Lecornu Might Not Last Long
France's new premier named a government Sunday, bringing back ex-finance minister Bruno Le Maire to serve at the defense ministry, where he'll help oversee French military support for Ukraine and address threats to European security posed by Russia.
-
Recognition Of Palestinian State Offers No Relief For Gazans
Israel's military pushed deeper towards the most populated areas of Gaza City on Tuesday, a painful reminder for Gazans that Western powers' recognition of a Palestinian state does not mean an end to the horrors of war as tanks approach.
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Macron Appoints Defence Minister Lecornu As France's Latest Prime Minister
French President Macron late Tuesday appointed Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu as France's new prime minister, the country's fourth in about a year.
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Western Troops Deployed In Ukraine Would Be Target For Russian Army: Putin
Russian President Vladimir Putin warned on Friday that any Western forces deployed to Ukraine would be a "legitimate" target for Moscow's army.
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France Orders Hospitals To Prepare For A "Major Engagement" By March 2026
In a letter to regional health authorities dated July 18, the French health ministry directed hospitals to be ready for a potential "major engagement" by March 2026.
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Switzerland Wants To Finalise F-35A Deal With US Despite Spiralling Cost
Switzerland vowed Wednesday to continue its attempts to buy F-35A fighter jets from the United States, despite spiralling expense.
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After UK And Canada, Australia To Recognise Palestinian State In September
Australia will formally recognise a Palestinian state at the United Nations summit in September, breaking with its close ally the US as concern mounts over Israel's plans for a military campaign in parts of the Gaza Strip.
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France's Macron Pledges To Double Military Spending By 2027
President Emmanuel Macron announced a plan to push forward France's defence spending, pledging to double the military budget by 2027 - three years earlier than originally planned.
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French Army Intercepted Iranian Drones Targeting Israel Before Ceasefire
France's military took part in efforts to stop Iranian drones targeting Israel prior to this week's ceasefire, the country's defence minister Sebastien Lecornu said late on Wednesday.
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Europe, Iran Try Diplomacy As US Weighs In On Military Response
Iran's foreign minister will meet in Geneva on Friday with counterparts from Germany, France and the United Kingdom, Iranian state media and European diplomats said, as Israeli strikes target country'snuclearand military sites andIran fires back.
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UK, France, Canada Threaten Israel Against Gaza Offensive
The leaders of Britain, France, and Canada on Monday threatened action against Israel if it does not stop a renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift aid restrictions, piling further pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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Germany, France, UK Call For "Immediate Return" To Gaza Ceasefire
The foreign ministers of Germany, France and Britain called late Friday for an "immediate return" to a Gaza ceasefire, as Israel's military pressed its renewed offensive in the Palestinian territory.
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France Warns Donald Trump Against Threatening EU 'Sovereign Borders'
US president-elect Donald Trump refused to rule out military action to take control of Greenland, an autonomous territory of EU member Denmark.
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Belgian Military Evacuates 100 Europeans From Lebanon
More than 100 Europeans were evacuated from Lebanon on a Belgian military plane on Thursday evening, most of them from Belgium, the Netherlands and France, the government in Brussels said.
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2 French Rafale Jets Collide Mid-Air, Instructor, Pilot Missing
Two Rafale fighter jets collided in midair before crashing to the ground in northeastern France on Wednesday, civil and military authorities said.
