France backs swift resolution of Sri Lanka’s bilateral debt restructuring

May 20, Colombo (LNW): France has signalled its readiness to accelerate the restructuring of its bilateral debt agreement with Sri Lanka, reaffirming its support for the island nation’s ongoing economic recovery efforts. This assurance was given during a …

UK, Canada, France warn Israel of sanctions over Gaza brutality

The leaders of Britain, Canada, and France warned Israel on Monday of potential sanctions unless it halts its renewed military assault on Gaza and removes restrictions on humanitarian aid, intensifying international pressure on Prime Minister Benjamin …

UK, France and Canada unite to condemn Israel’s ‘egregious actions’

British fishing crew arrested by France hours before Keir Starmer's surrender deal

French authorities intercepted a British-flagged fishing boat on Saturday and detained its crew. The Francesca TO 80 was spotted in French waters 30 nautical miles - or 55 kilometres - off the island of Batz.The boat was suspected of fishing in French …

U.S. Senate confirms Jared Kushner's father as ambassador to France

Ammon News - New Jersey real estate developer Charles Kushner was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on Monday for the ambassadorship to France and Monaco. He was confirmed in a 51-45 vote. Kushner, the father-in-law of Ivanka Trump, was previously pardoned by …

Netanyahu: UK, France and Canada joint statement was “huge prize” for Hamas

Ammon News - The leaders of the UK, France and Canada on Monday condemned Israel’s “egregious actions” in Gaza and warned of joint action if Israel did not stop its military offensive. But Israel’s prime minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, hit back at British …

UK, France and Canada condemn Israel's 'egregious actions' in Gaza

Sir Keir Starmer has condemned Israel’s “egregious” actions, in a joint statement decrying the expansion of military operations in Gaza. The Prime Minister, along with French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian premier Mark Carney called for a halt to …

Violent storms halt train services in south-west France

Train tracks and roads in south west France were left flooded after violent storms hit the region on Monday night, with some rail lines expected to remain closed for days. Intense thunderstorms and hail hit parts of south-west France on Monday evening, …

Road and airport disruption expected as taxi driver protests continue in south of France

Major roads around Marseille and Toulon are set to be blocked for second day Taxi drivers are protesting over changes to hospital transportation fees and ride-hailing apps HJBC/Shutterstock Protest action by taxi drivers is set to continue for a second …

France-Italy Mont Blanc tunnel to close for over three months from September

Drivers must take alternative route through other Alpine passes or tunnels The tunnel was closed at the same time last year MC MEDIASTUDIO/Shutterstock The Mont Blanc tunnel is to close to all traffic for three months later this year as important work …