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Putin doesn't congratulate Trump – "Unfriendly country"

On Wednesday morning, congratulations poured in to the Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump, who appears to be winning the presidential election in the USA. But one country that will not congratulate Trump on his victory is Russia.

Putin doesn't congratulate Trump – "Unfriendly country"

Depardieu in court for sexual assaults

The French actor Gerard Depardieu is now facing trial, charged with sexual assault on two women. On Monday, he is to appear in court.

Depardieu in court for sexual assaults

One Billion Dollars Pledged to Lebanon

A support conference in Paris for crisis-stricken Lebanon has gathered promises of a billion dollars – nearly eleven billion kronor. The message from the French Foreign Ministry implies necessary help to Lebanon's afflicted.

One Billion Dollars Pledged to Lebanon

Biden and allies pledge continued Ukraine support

USA, Germany, France, and the United Kingdom promise to continue supporting Ukraine and condemn "Russia's ongoing war of aggression". .

Biden and allies pledge continued Ukraine support

Netanyahu and Macron Clash Ahead of Open Curtain

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and France's President Emmanuel Macron have ended up in an open quarrel about the formation of the State of Israel. .

Netanyahu and Macron Clash Ahead of Open Curtain

French researcher sent to Russian penal colony

The French researcher Laurent Vinatier was sentenced on Monday to three years in prison by a court in Moscow. He was convicted, among other things, of not having registered as a so-called foreign agent.

French researcher sent to Russian penal colony

Biden to Berlin for talks on Ukraine

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, is expected to travel to Germany next week, according to American government sources. The visit is planned for Friday and will only last one day – but Biden's trip is still considered significant since a previously planned trip had to be cancelled due to Hurricane Milton's approach.

Biden to Berlin for talks on Ukraine

Rome and Paris argue over Netflix series

The future of the Netflix series "Emily in Paris" has caused a major row between France's president and Rome's mayor. .

Rome and Paris argue over Netflix series

Starmer First in Line in Zelensky's Tour

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj is going on a lightning visit to the United Kingdom, France, Italy, and Germany for individual meetings with the countries' leaders. .

Starmer First in Line in Zelensky's Tour

France's new prime minister survives

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier withstood on Tuesday a vote of no confidence brought forward in parliament by the left. A first test for his government, whose support in parliament is weak.

France's new prime minister survives

France's new Prime Minister survives

France's new Prime Minister Michel Barnier withstood on Tuesday a vote of no confidence brought forward in parliament by the left. A first test for his government, whose support in parliament is weak.

France's new Prime Minister survives

Netanyahu to Macron: Shame!

Benjamin Netanyahu launches a harsh attack on French President Emmanuel Macron. > When Israel is fighting against barbaric forces led by Iran, all civilized countries should stand firmly by Israel's side, says the Israeli Prime Minister in a speech and continues: > Shame! The anger comes after a statement by Macron, where he called for a stop to arms deliveries to Israel as long as the war in Gaza continues.

Netanyahu to Macron: Shame!

Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

Iran's extensive robot attacks on Israel are a significant escalation that gives reason for "great concern". This is the opinion of Sweden's Foreign Minister Maria Malmer Stenergard (The Moderate Party), a view she shares with colleagues in Europe.

Malmer Stenergard on Iran's attack: "Great concern"

Increased demands for reform of the UN Security Council

Countries in Latin America and Africa are demanding that more permanent seats be established in the UN Security Council. The President of France is proposing restrictions on the council's veto power.

Increased demands for reform of the UN Security Council

New French government on Sunday

Soon three months after the summer's parliamentary election, France is finally on its way to getting a new government under former Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier. Barnier's office tells the news agency AFP that the presentation is expected on Sunday, after various "fine-tunings".

New French government on Sunday

Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest

The EU Commission's President Ursula von der Leyen receives scathing criticism from French Thierry Breton, who is leaving the Commission with immediate effect. "Questionable leadership", Breton fumes – to be replaced by outgoing Foreign Minister Stephane Séjourné.

Heavyweight EU Commissioner Resigns in Protest

The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

Crisis in Berlin and crisis in Paris create a crisis for Brussels as well. Weak and unpopular governments in both Germany and France are causing the EU to stall.

The EU historically weak as heavyweights are in crisis

The French Finance Minister is Leaving

Who will be part of Michel Barnier's new French government is still unclear. But one who will not remain is in any case the long-serving Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire.

The French Finance Minister is Leaving

Macron's unexpected move - a lost cause in the lower house?

France's President Emmanuel Macron has appointed EU and Brexit veteran Michel Barnier as the new French Prime Minister. The announcement comes after two months of deadlock.

Macron's unexpected move - a lost cause in the lower house?

German advice on screen time stricter than Swedish

How much screen time is too much? Several countries in Europe are going further than Sweden's new recommendations regarding young people's use of social media and digital devices. In Germany, the authorities believe that children under 9 years old should spend a maximum of 45 minutes per day in front of the screen.

German advice on screen time stricter than Swedish

Macron looks to the right after new prime minister

France's President Emmanuel Macron is considering appointing a conservative former minister as Prime Minister. .

Macron looks to the right after new prime minister

The Eiffel Tower is changed forever after the Olympic Games

The Eiffel Tower was in the center during the Olympic Games in Paris. Now it is clear that the Olympic rings will remain permanently on the famous French landmark.

The Eiffel Tower is changed forever after the Olympic Games

French fighter jets sold to Serbia

Serbia and France have signed an agreement on French exports of the Rafale fighter jet, with an estimated value of around 30 billion kronor. The deal was formally concluded during French President Emmanuel Macron's state visit to Belgrade.

French fighter jets sold to Serbia

The Left Erupts in Anger as Macron Slams the Door Shut

The French President Emmanuel Macron's statement that he rules out a completely left-led government sparked outrage among leading left-wing groups on Monday. Macron said in connection with the protracted government negotiations that a left-wing government would pose a threat to "institutional stability".

The Left Erupts in Anger as Macron Slams the Door Shut