Crown Prince and French President support diplomatic efforts for regional de-escalation in a phone call.
Donald Trump threatened 100 percent tariffs on all goods from European nations implementing digital services taxes on US tech companies, escalating trade tensions ahead of G7 negotiations with France over the contested levy.
Indonesia and France are strengthening defense cooperation through equipment procurement and industry development.
World leaders and celebrities react to Venezuela's earthquakes with solidarity and aid offers.
The French Navy intercepted Russian tanker Deliver off Sicily on Tuesday, enforcing sanctions against Russia's shadow fleet and demonstrating Europe's commitment to disrupting financing for the Ukraine war.
France's navy intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off Sicily on Tuesday, marking the fifth such French seizure of vessels used to bypass Western sanctions financing Russia's war efforts.
Five European leaders pledged substantial support for Ukraine against Russian aggression at Berlin's E5 summit, vowing to strengthen defense spending and economic pressure on Russia ahead of NATO's July summit in Ankara.
European leaders reaffirm commitment to NATO and transatlantic partnership.
France's 2027 election has a crowded field of candidates, but it may not guarantee a far-right victory.
Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov accused the United States of abandoning its neutral mediator role in Ukraine peace talks, instead pursuing escalatory sanctions and military support strategies, amid stalled negotiations and renewed G7 commitment to Ukrainian defense.
Iran's negotiator announced Tehran will control the Strait of Hormuz following a preliminary peace agreement brokered in Switzerland, alarming Arab Gulf allies who fear Iran's economic relief and unchecked missile program threaten regional stability.
France's railway boss advises vulnerable people to avoid train travel during the heatwave.
Europe and the Balkans are bracing for a heatwave that may break June records.
Trump sparks diplomatic spat with Italy's prime minister Giorgia Meloni over offensive remarks.
Israeli military strikes in southern Lebanon in intense fighting as US-Iran talks postponed
Ukraine's chief of staff declared ending the war by winter realistic, while Russia faced mounting sanctions enforcement, fuel shortages, and international condemnation after drone attacks amid continued heavy fighting around Kyiv.
Russian strikes kill 11 and damage a historic cathedral in Kyiv, Ukraine.
Oman told European officials it cannot restore pre-war conditions in the Hormuz Strait and may charge transit fees to ships, potentially costing operators billions annually while violating international maritime law, amid broader geopolitical tensions between Iran and Western powers.
Venezuela's death toll rises to 920 after two massive earthquakes struck the country.
Ukrainian President Zelensky approved a 40-day offensive to pressure Russia toward ending conflict, while Ukrainian forces attacked Russian oil infrastructure and France intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker circumventing sanctions.
Israeli forces killed multiple suspected Hezbollah operatives in southern Lebanon while maintaining indefinite occupation of security zones; meanwhile, maritime tensions escalated following a Strait of Hormuz attack, prompting Lebanon to cancel national exams due to security deterioration.
World leaders offer solidarity and assistance to Venezuela after powerful earthquakes kill at least 164 people.
France is embracing air conditioning due to frequent hot spells amid climate change concerns.
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte visits President Trump at the White House to ease tensions before next month's summit, as Trump threatens to leave the alliance over burden-sharing disputes and European refusal to support his Iran strategy.
European leaders gather to discuss NATO's future amid internal conflicts and external threats.
Trump admitted French President Macron exploited his preference for Versailles to persuade him attending the G7 summit, where he subsequently negotiated an interim Iran peace deal reopening the Strait of Hormuz amid regional tensions.
Merz hosts Macron, Meloni, Starmer, and Tusk in Berlin to discuss Ukraine support.
Zelensky leads tributes to outgoing UK Prime Minister Starmer for his support during the war against Russia.
France bans public alcohol consumption amid a historic heatwave alert.
Several European nations have formally recognised Palestine, prompting others to reconsider their stance.
A European Council on Foreign Relations survey found 66 percent of EU citizens support UK rejoining, while 75 percent of British voters now want closer bloc ties, citing Brexit's negative impacts on cost of living, economy, and trade opportunities.
The U.S. and Iran signed a memorandum of understanding to end their conflict, but confusion persists over signing ceremonies, deal terms, and implementation timelines, with Republicans criticizing the agreement and the Strait of Hormuz's opening status remaining unclear.
Ukraine attacked a major Siberian oil refinery in what analysts say represents the war's deepest strike into Russian territory, significantly targeting Russia's energy infrastructure and expanding the geographic scope of the conflict.
Europe considers tariffs on China due to a growing trade deficit.
Pope León XIV will visit France, giving a mass for 500,000 people in Paris.
President Trump threatened 100 percent tariffs against any country imposing digital taxes on US tech firms, escalating tensions with European nations, particularly France, over taxation policies affecting American companies.
Ukrainian President Zelensky authorized a 40-day offensive campaign to pressure Russia into ending the war, while Ukraine simultaneously attacked Russian oil infrastructure and European forces intercepted a Russian shadow fleet tanker circumventing sanctions.
French President Macron hosted Italian Prime Minister Meloni at a bilateral summit on June 25, 2026, strengthening Franco-Italian ties after Meloni distanced herself from Trump, with leaders expected to sign defense and nuclear cooperation agreements.
The EU Commission is investigating a secret group chat between Zelensky and European leaders about dealing with Trump.
Trump praised Zelensky for performing well militarily, marking a shift from previous criticism, while Russia seeks clarity on whether the U.S. has fundamentally changed its stance toward the Ukraine conflict and sanctions strategy.
Five major European NATO nations pledged sustained Ukraine support at a Berlin meeting, with Chancellor Merz signaling to Russia that Ukraine remains strong and encouraging negotiations as NATO prepares for its upcoming Ankara summit.
Historian Marc Bloch joins France's Pantheon greats in a ceremony honoring his resistance and scholarly work.
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer resigned after failing to deliver promised economic improvements and change, exemplifying a broader crisis where Western leaders cannot fulfill electoral pledges due to entrenched systems, economic constraints, and political dysfunction, deepening voter distrust in democratic institutions.
A French historian and Resistance hero is honored at the Pantheon for his legacy and bravery.
The UK and France revised their "one in, one out" treaty to stop deported migrants from returning to the UK.
Europe faces a severe heatwave from Britain to the Balkans, with temperatures expected to break June records.
France faces a heatwave, court rulings, and various sports events this week.
US suffers a humiliating defeat with the Iran agreement signed by President Trump.
Pope Leo XIV and U.S. Catholic bishops expressed cautious optimism after Trump administration and Iranian officials signed a memorandum of understanding aimed at ending Middle East conflict through dialogue and potential reconstruction aid.
Ukrainian President Zelenskyy demanded Belarus remove Russian relay stations within a week or Ukraine would do it itself, as Kyiv intensifies pressure on Belarus's oil supply to Russia amid ongoing conflict escalation.