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Sweden and France hold first meeting on nuclear weapons
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Sweden and France hold first meeting on nuclear weapons

Sweden and France have held their first meeting on nuclear deterrence. "I think it is important that we are involved in the talks," says Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M)
French peacekeeper killed after ambush in Lebanon, Macron blames Hezbollah
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French peacekeeper killed after ambush in Lebanon, Macron blames Hezbollah

French President Emmanuel Macron says a French peacekeeper in Lebanon has died of injuries sustained in an ambush. The Iranian-backed Hezbollah is accused of being behind the attack
EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week
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EU votes on €90 billion Ukraine loan - could be finalized this week

The issue of approving €90 billion in loans to Ukraine will be raised as a decision point at the EU ambassadors' meeting on Wednesday. Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (M) told TT that the announcement was gratifying
Princess and luxury giant in French election battle
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Princess and luxury giant in French election battle

In a year, France could have a president from the far right. Big business is lining up to influence the National Assembly - whose crown prince is hoping for a boost from a princess
Macron: French UN soldier killed in Lebanon as ceasefire appears broken
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Macron: French UN soldier killed in Lebanon as ceasefire appears broken

A French UN soldier has been killed in Lebanon, where a ceasefire appears to have been broken. Hezbollah denies involvement in the alleged ambush, while the Israeli military has carried out airstrikes in southern Lebanon
Stenergard: Military action is needed in the Strait of Hormuz
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Stenergard: Military action is needed in the Strait of Hormuz

Sweden is ready to contribute to an operation in the Strait of Hormuz - to ensure that Iran does not use it as a weapon for blackmail, Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard tells TT. This will also require different forms of intervention, both political and defensive military
Kristersson to participate in digital summit on the Strait of Hormuz
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Kristersson to participate in digital summit on the Strait of Hormuz

Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) plans to participate in a digital summit on ensuring freedom of navigation through the Strait of Hormuz when the war is over, according to his staff.
Europe sketches Strait of Hormuz plan without the US
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Europe sketches Strait of Hormuz plan without the US

European countries are sketching a plan for a broad coalition to secure shipping traffic through the Strait of Hormuz. Sources tell The Wall Street Journal that one country is excluded from the plan: the United States
European jubilation after Péter Magyar's victory
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European jubilation after Péter Magyar's victory

European leaders rejoice in unison after Péter Magyar and the social-conservative Tisza Party's victory in the Hungarian election. "A new chapter in Hungary's history," Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson said on X
Macron says imprisoned French couple are on their way home
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Macron says imprisoned French couple are on their way home

French citizens Cécile Kohler and Jacques Paris, who have long been detained in Iran, are "free and on their way to France," President Emmanuel Macron said.
French anger after Donald Trump's new mockery of Macron
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French anger after Donald Trump's new mockery of Macron

Neither "elegant" nor "at the level of a president," says France's Emmanuel Macron after being mocked by his US counterpart, Donald Trump.
More than 40 countries meet on Strait of Hormuz, call for urgent reopening
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More than 40 countries meet on Strait of Hormuz, call for urgent reopening

There is an urgent need to reopen the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf, British Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper said after a major meeting involving more than 40 countries. But that is easier said than done, and there are no plans to use military force
Macron says effort to liberate the Strait of Hormuz is unrealistic
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Macron says effort to liberate the Strait of Hormuz is unrealistic

French President Emmanuel Macron is reacting negatively to U. S
Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa released after international criticism
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Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem Pierbattista Pizzaballa released after international criticism

The Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, was denied entry to the Church of the Holy Sepulchre this weekend. Now, news from Israel - the patriarch will be released "immediately
Israel blocks patriarch, top leaders furious
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Israel blocks patriarch, top leaders furious

Israeli police have stopped the Latin Patriarch of Jerusalem, Pierbattista Pizzaballa, from entering the Church of the Holy Sepulchre to celebrate Palm Sunday - something that has not happened in centuries.
Three killed in Iraq, Macron warns it could be dragged into the conflict
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Three killed in Iraq, Macron warns it could be dragged into the conflict

Three fighters have been killed in an attack in northern Iraq that was blamed on the US and Israel, while French President Emmanuel Macron warns that Iraq could be dragged into the conflict as the war in the region escalates.
Orbán on the sidelines, but it will be difficult for the EU to punish Hungary
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Orbán on the sidelines, but it will be difficult for the EU to punish Hungary

Hungary ignores decisions, has ties to Russia, and is accused of corruption and abuse of power. As long as Viktor Orbán has the support of another EU country, Brussels will still find it difficult to act
Divided electorate - They can take over in Paris
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Divided electorate - They can take over in Paris

A right-wing minister who has moved toward the center hopes to break the left's hold on power in Paris. The French municipal elections indicate an electorate rarely this divided
Sweden Supports Hormuz Initiative for Dialogue
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Sweden Supports Hormuz Initiative for Dialogue

Sweden has joined countries seeking to help make shipping through the Strait of Hormuz safe. But so far the efforts have amounted only to a statement
Zelenskyy's patience runs out, harsh words draw criticism
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Zelenskyy's patience runs out, harsh words draw criticism

Are four years of war finally starting to wear on the patience of Ukraine's president? Volodymyr Zelenskyy's harsh remarks are drawing criticism from both supporters and opponents.
France's next aircraft carrier will be named Free France
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France's next aircraft carrier will be named Free France

Free France (France libre) is the name of France's upcoming nuclear-powered aircraft carrier that will succeed Charles de Gaulle, President Emmanuel Macron announced.
Trump angry at allies, says US should leave NATO
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Trump angry at allies, says US should leave NATO

US President Donald Trump is sharply criticizing allies and other Western countries for not contributing forces to a mission in the Strait of Hormuz. The move comes as France says it will not take part in an operation while the war is ongoing
Trump gets snub from allies, not NATO's war
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Trump gets snub from allies, not NATO's war

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Macron in talks with Iranian president after French soldier killed in Iraq
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Macron in talks with Iranian president after French soldier killed in Iraq

French President Emmanuel Macron spoke by phone with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian after the killing of a French soldier in Iraq.
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