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French President Emmanuel Macron says French citizen Olivier Grondeau, imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days, is freed
French President Emmanuel Macron says French citizen Olivier Grondeau, imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days, is freedABC News - 1d -
French citizen Olivier Grondeau freed after imprisonment in Iran, Macron says
French officials say a French citizen imprisoned in Iran for over 880 days has been freedABC News - 1d -
Iran releases French citizen imprisoned for more than 880 days
No immediate details as to why backpacker Olivier Grondeau freed, and reasons for detention still unclear. A French citizen imprisoned in Iran for more than 880 days has been freed, as France and ...The Guardian - 1d -
Iran Releases French Citizen After 2 Years in Detention, Officials Say
Olivier Grondeau had been accused of spying while visiting Iran on a tourist visa. President Emmanuel Macron of France had denounced his detention as “disgraceful and arbitrary.”The New York Times - 1d -
Macron says French-British blueprint doesn’t foresee deploying a 'mass' of soldiers in Ukraine
French President Emmanuel Macron has outlined plans for a military support force for Ukraine, developed by France, the UK, and other nations in a “coalition of the willing.”ABC News - 5d -
Macron's diplomatic comeback: from France's domestic crisis to reshaping Europe's defense
French President Emmanuel Macron is back at the center of global diplomacyABC News - Mar. 9 -
Iran releases French tourist held since 2022
Olivier Grondeau, 34, was arrested on security charges, which his family have always denied.BBC News - 1d -
Golden era of French coaching is over, so who will replace Deschamps?
Forget the days of Wenger and Houllier – there is a worrying lack of French coaches in Europe’s elite leagues these days. Where have all the coaches gone? French sports media address the theme on a ...The Guardian - 2d -
French scientist denied entry to US over anti-Trump messages
A French scientist was denied entry to the United States this month over messages critical of President Trump’s administration's research policies, according to France’s government. Philippe ...The Hill - 1d -
Canada's Carney to meet with European allies amid tensions with Trump administration
New Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney has arrived in Paris to meet with French President Emmanuel Macron, seeking support from one of Canada’s oldest allies as U.S. President Donald Trump ...ABC News - 4d -
In a Europe Adrift, Macron Seizes the Moment
The French president’s prescriptions for “strategic autonomy” and a European force for Ukraine are suddenly timely in a world with a less dependable America.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
DHS denies French scientist barred entry to US over anti-Trump messages
Homeland Security Assistant Secretary Tricia McLaughlin attempted to clarify the Trump administration's decision to deny a French scientist entry into the U.S., saying he was in possession of ...The Hill - 12h -
U.S. Denied Entry to French Scientist Over Views on Trump Policies, France Says
The French authorities said the academic had been traveling to a conference near Houston when border officials blocked his entry because of conversations found on his phone.The New York Times - 1d -
French politician jokes US should return Statue of Liberty for siding with ‘tyrants’
Raphaël Glucksmann quips that US should give back 19th-century gift from France over Trump’s approach to Ukraine. A French European parliament member has quipped that the US should return the ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump says he sent a letter to Iran's supreme leader over country's advancing nuclear program
U.S. President Donald Trump says he sent a letter to Iran’s Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, something not immediately confirmed by the supreme leaderABC News - Mar. 7 -
Trump says he'll hold Iran responsible for Houthi attacks
President Trump says he'll hold Iran responsible for any attacks by the Houthi rebels in Yemen. Trump authorized strikes against the Tehran-backed group Monday and over the weekend. CBS News ...CBS News - 4d -
'England had Italy on the ropes but didn't recreate French demolition job'
In his BBC Sport column, World Cup winner Matt Dawson reflects on England's thumping Six Nations victory over Italy, and assesses the final-day title race.BBC News - Mar. 10 -
French publishers and authors sue Meta over copyright works used in AI training
French publishers and authors are taking Meta to court, accusing the social media company of using their works without permission to train its artificial intelligence modelABC News - Mar. 12 -
Why Europe cannot rely on French nuclear umbrella alone
France’s president opens debate over using country’s atomic arsenal as a deterrent against Russia if US scales back its presenceFinancial Times - 3d -
PSG win over Marseille marred by homophobic, racist chants. It's an ongoing problem in French soccer
A French campaign group has called on the country's authorities to punish homophobic and racist chanting after the biggest match in the league between Paris Saint-Germain and Marseille was marred ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
A son says a leader of Iran's 2009 Green Movement protests will be freed from house arrest
One of the leaders of Iran’s 2009 Green Movement protests will be released from house arrest in the coming weeksABC News - 4d -
U.S. Says Decision to Turn Back French Scientist Had Nothing to Do With Trump
The Department of Homeland Security said the academic was denied entry because he had “confidential” data from an American lab, not because of his views on the president’s policies.The New York Times - 4h -
A European Starlink rival's shares skyrocketed 390% in a week — here's why
Shares of French satellite operator Eutelsat gained over 550% in a three-day rally last week.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Telegram founder returns to Dubai as French inquiry continues
Pavel Durov allowed to leave France, where he is under investigation over criminal activity on messaging app. Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder and chief executive of Telegram, has returned to ...The Guardian - 4d -
White House on French politician suggesting US return Statue of Liberty: 'Absolutely not'
The White House on Monday pushed back on a French politician who called for the United States to return the Statue of Liberty to France, jabbing the "low-level" French lawmaker. “Absolutely not,” ...The Hill - 4d -
French investigators seek further victims of paedophile surgeon
‘Turning point’ as man on trial for raping or sexually assaulting 299 mostly young patients admits guilt. French investigators have begun a search for further victims of a paedophile surgeon on ...The Guardian - 16h -
Georgia ex-President Mikheil Saakashvili's prison terms now total over 12 years after latest verdict
A court in Georgia has handed another prison sentence to imprisoned former President Mikheil SaakashviliABC News - 4d -
'RFK'ing the french fries': Steak 'n Shake becomes a MAHA darling
Over a double cheeseburger and fries, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.NBC News - 4d -
American George Glezmann freed by Taliban after being detained for over 2 years
George Glezmann, a U.S. citizen who was detained by the Taliban for more than two years, has been released, according to the State Department.ABC News - 1d -
France vs Scotland prediction: Final French flourish from champions-elect
Follow our Six Nations betting tips as France bid to wrap up the title with a win over Scotland in ParisYahoo Sports - Mar. 14 -
Journalist quits role after comparing French actions in Algeria to Nazi massacre
Jean-Michel Aphatie stands by comments he made on broadcaster RTL. A prominent French journalist has said he is stepping down from his role as an expert analyst for broadcaster RTL after provoking ...The Guardian - Mar. 9 -
Ariane 6 rocket roars skyward carrying a French military reconnaissance satellite
An Ariane 6 rocket has roared skyward with a French military reconnaissance satellite aboard in the first commercial flight for the European heavy-lift launcherABC News - Mar. 6 -
French industrial giant Schneider Electric hails the significance of China’s ‘DeepSeek moment'
China's "DeepSeek moment" is likely to be good news in the global race to develop AI models, according to French power-equipment maker Schneider Electric.CNBC - Mar. 12 -
French official knocks ‘shameful’ Trump administration after Statue of Liberty remarks
Raphaël Glucksmann, a center-left French politician, slammed the Trump administration as “shameful” after it pushed back against his call for the Statue of Liberty to be returned to France. In a ...The Hill - 3d -
Donald Trump: Iran will be held responsible for Houthi attacks
US president says consequences of any future attacks by Yemen’s Tehran-backed rebels will be ‘dire’. The US president, Donald Trump, has declared he will hold Iran directly responsible for any ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump says Iran will suffer 'dire' consequences for any more Houthi attacks
President Donald Trump on Monday said that further attacks or retaliation by the Houthis would be considered an attack by Iran and it would face “dire” consequences.ABC News - 4d -
Impeached South Korean leader freed from prison
Impeached South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol was released from prison Saturday after a court ruled his detention over insurrection charges was invalid. The conservative president faces charges ...The Hill - Mar. 8 -
10-time French champion Saint-Etienne opposes government's plan to disband fan groups
SAINT-ETIENNE, France (AP) — Ten-time French champion Saint-Etienne said Sunday it is opposing a proposal from the French government to disband its two main groups of supporters. The Magic Fans ...Yahoo Sports - 5d -
Secretary of State says airstrikes on Iran-backed Houthis are "doing the world a favor"
One day after the U.S. launched airstrikes on Iran-back Houthi rebels in Yemen, Secretary of State Marco Rubio tells "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" that the U.S.is "doing the world a favor ...CBS News - 5d -
Ukraine war briefing: Zelenskyy replaces head of general staff of the armed forces
Defence minister says Ukraine ‘systematically transforming’ its military; Macron says allied security force does need Russia’s blessing. What we know on day 1,118. The Ukrainian president, ...The Guardian - 5d