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Denmark Refuses to Extradite Environmental Activist to Japan

The French environmental activist Paul Watson, who has been detained on Greenland since July, will not be extradited to Japan. His defense attorney has received notification from the Danish Ministry of Justice that he will be released.

Denmark Refuses to Extradite Environmental Activist to Japan

National Mourning Declared in France after Cyclone Disaster

The death toll continues to rise since Cyclone Chido hit the French island group Mayotte, northwest of Madagascar. France is maximizing rescue efforts despite major logistical difficulties.

National Mourning Declared in France after Cyclone Disaster

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

A number of European leaders and NATO chief Mark Rutte are planning an extraordinary meeting with Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj on Wednesday, according to the news site Politico. .

NATO and EU in Extra Meeting with Zelenskyj

Many feared dead after cyclone in Mayotte

The cyclone Chido has swept through the French territory of Mayotte, off the east coast of Africa, and left behind extensive damage and destruction. .

Many feared dead after cyclone in Mayotte

The New Prime Minister Takes Over in France

The centrist politician and former minister François Bayrou becomes the new French prime minister. No one knows better than I do how difficult the position is, he says during a handover ceremony at the prime minister's residence Matignon in Paris.

The New Prime Minister Takes Over in France

Poland and France discuss peacekeeping force in Ukraine

Talks about a future peacekeeping force in Ukraine are expected when Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk receives France's President Emmanuel Macron. .

Poland and France discuss peacekeeping force in Ukraine

Macron believes in new French government within two days

France's President Emmanuel Macron believes that the complicated government issue can be resolved within the next few days. Macron said in connection with talks with the political parties on Tuesday afternoon that a new government can be appointed "within 48 hours".

Macron believes in new French government within two days

Macron invites to talks on new government

France's President Emmanuel Macron has invited all parties, except for the far-right party National Rally (RN) and the left-wing party Unsubmissive France (LFI), to talks on forming a new government, his office announces. .

Macron invites to talks on new government

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Several countries welcome the fall of the al-Assad regime. Iran urges the international community to let the Syrians decide their future without "foreign interference".

The UN base on Syria: A historic opportunity

Notre Dame reopened - "Achieved the impossible"

Notre Dame has now officially reopened after being renovated for over five years. .

Notre Dame reopened - "Achieved the impossible"

Zelensky: Good meeting with Trump

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyj had a "good and productive meeting" with the USA's incoming President Donald Trump. .

Zelensky: Good meeting with Trump

Five years after the fire: Notre Dame reopens now

It has taken over five years, but now the fire-ravaged Paris Cathedral Notre Dame is ready to reopen its doors. At Saturday's grand ceremony, celebrity guests will attend – including the incoming President of the USA.

Five years after the fire: Notre Dame reopens now

Macron: New Prime Minister Within Days

France's President Emmanuel Macron will appoint a new Prime Minister within the coming days, he says in a speech the day after the country's government was toppled by a united opposition. Earlier in the day, Prime Minister Michel Barnier resigned and the left-wing bloc insists on getting to choose a replacement.

Macron: New Prime Minister Within Days

Expert: Uncertain Situation Awaits France

The French government falls and the country is now thrown into a politically turbulent time where the outcome is uncertain. I have difficulty seeing how this situation will be resolved, says expert Göran von Sydow.

Expert: Uncertain Situation Awaits France

French Government Falls After No-Confidence Vote

France's parliament has voted to dismiss Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government in a vote of no confidence – after just three months in office. The vote is being described as historic and throws the country into further political chaos.

French Government Falls After No-Confidence Vote

Trump to the Reopening of Notre Dame

Bishops, organ music and around 50 heads of state and government. The United States' future president Donald Trump's first trip abroad after the election goes to Paris, where he will attend the re-inauguration of the fire-damaged Notre Dame Cathedral.

Trump to the Reopening of Notre Dame

Macron calls for elections in Lebanon

France's President Emmanuel Macron and Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are calling for presidential elections in Lebanon. "Together, they demanded that a presidential election be held in Lebanon with the aim of uniting the Lebanese people and implementing the reforms necessary for stability and security in the country", Macron's staff stated in a statement.

Macron calls for elections in Lebanon

French Government Risks Collapse After Budget Dispute

France's government risks falling in a vote of no confidence after Prime Minister Michel Barnier forced through the government's social insurance budget without a vote in parliament. .

French Government Risks Collapse After Budget Dispute

First images of Notre Dame: "Even more beautiful"

After five years of major renovations following the extensive fire, the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris is being unveiled to France's president. In a week, the landmark will be reopened to the general public.

First images of Notre Dame: "Even more beautiful"

Biden: Israel retains the right to defend itself

The President of the USA, Joe Biden, is pleased with his country's efforts to achieve a ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hezbollah – and thanks his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, for the cooperation. .

Biden: Israel retains the right to defend itself

Kristersson in talks with Rutte and Macron

The last few days, Prime Minister Ulf Kristersson (M) has had talks with French President Emmanuel Macron and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte about European security and support to Ukraine. "We discussed our cooperation in NATO and our task to continue supporting Ukraine – militarily, humanitarily and politically", says Kristersson according to a press release.

Kristersson in talks with Rutte and Macron

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk has taken on the leadership role to prepare the EU for a new period with Donald Trump as the USA's president. When Nordic and Baltic prime ministers meet at Harpsund this week, Tusk sits at the table.

Poland's Prime Minister Donald Tusk to Sweden – to prepare EU for Trump

Macron on long-distance weapons: Absolutely right of USA

Absolutely right. That's how France's President Emmanuel Macron describes the US decision to let Ukraine use long-distance weapons against targets within Russia.

Macron on long-distance weapons: Absolutely right of USA

Macron ahead of the match: Will not yield to anti-Semitism

Before the football match between France and Israel at Stade de France on Thursday evening, France's President Emmanuel Macron says that they will not "give in to anti-Semitism anywhere". > And violence – including in France – will never prevail, nor will intimidation, he says to French BFMTV.

Macron ahead of the match: Will not yield to anti-Semitism