The EU gave on Friday, January 9, a long-delayed go-ahead to a huge trade deal with South American bloc Mercosur championed by business groups but loathed by many European farmers – overriding opposition led by France. A majority of the European Union's 27 nations backed the pact at an ambassadors' meeting in Brussels.


EU Farmers Protest: EU Paves Way For Latin America Trade Deal

French President Emmanuel Macron said that he would pay a visit to India next month, with New Delhi set to host the AI Impact Summit. He made the remarks while addressing the Diplomatic Corps yesterday, where he talked about the successes of French diplomacy in 2025.


India-France Relations: French President Macron to Visit India Next Month

French Farmers Block Paris Ring Road Protesting Mercosur Trade Deal 

French President Emmanuel Macron said that he would pay a visit to India next month, with New Delhi set to host the AI Impact Summit. He made the remarks while addressing the Diplomatic Corps yesterday, where he talked about the successes of French diplomacy in 2025.

India-France Relations: Macron to Attend AI Summit in New Delhi 

Europe remains split over the proposal to send troops to Ukraine as the war with Russia drags on. While several EU nations voice concern over escalation, the UK and France have signed a new defence agreement, claiming backing from the United States.

Europe Divided Over Sending Troops to Ukraine; UK, France Sign Deal, Claim US Backing

The UK and France have signed a declaration of intent on deploying troops in Ukraine if a peace deal is made with Russia, UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has announced.


UK, France agree to send troops to Ukraine if peace deal struck

The US endorsed a new Ukraine security framework as the UK and France signed a pact to deploy troops after a ceasefire with Russia.

US backs security guarantees for Ukraine as UK and France signal troop deployment after ceasefire

French farmers escalated protests across the country on January 7, 2026, erecting roadblocks with tractors at major highways and roundabouts, dumping manure at prefectures, and targeting EU offices over the controversial Mercosur trade agreement that would flood markets with cheaper South American meat and produce, threatening dairy, beef, and poultry sectors already reeling from low prices and high input costs.


French Farmers Revolt Over Mercosur Trade Deal, Block Roads in Tax, Trade Fury 

France, UK and Ukraine Sign Multinational Force Declaration in Paris

France, the UK and Ukraine have signed a declaration of intent on deploying a multinational force after any ceasefire with Russia. The move came at a Paris meeting of Ukraine’s allies, aimed at reinforcing Kyiv’s future security and unity against Moscow.

France, UK & Ukraine Sign Pact on Troop Deployment After Ukraine Ceasefire

The UK’s Ministry of Defence says an underground facility likely storing ISIL weapons was the target of the attack, but the area was ‘devoid of any civilian habitation’.


UK, France carry out joint strike on isil target near Syria’s Palmyra

A French ban on the production and sale of cosmetics and most clothing containing polluting and health-threatening "forever chemicals" came into force. Watch this report for more details!


French ban on 'forever chemicals' in cosmetics, clothing to enter force 

France plans to ban children under 15 from social media sites and to prohibit mobile phones in high schools from September 2026, local media reported on Wednesday, moves that underscore rising public angst over the impact of online harms on minors.


France targets Australia-style social media ban for children

France plans social media ban for under-15s

A former anaesthetist has been jailed for life for intentionally poisoning 30 patients, 12 of them fatally.


Recall 2025: How & why 'doctor death' poisoned patients in France

French police arrested a 25-year-old man suspected of stabbing three women on Paris Metro Line 3 during the afternoon rush hour, following attacks at multiple stations and a manhunt using surveillance footage.

Paris Metro Stabbings: Three Woman Injured in Stabbing Spree On Line 3 Metro in Paris

Paris Metro Stabbing: French Police Arrest Suspect in Paris Metro Stabbings of Three Women

France has narrowly avoided a government shutdown after lawmakers approved emergency legislation in a last-minute vote. The move comes amid political pressure on President Emmanuel Macron and growing divisions in parliament.

While the legislation ensures continuity of government operations, it highlights ongoing instability and fiscal challenges facing France’s leadership.

French Lawmakers Pass Last-Minute Emergency Legislation To Avoid Shutdown

Flooding Submerges Southern France Town After River Overflows

The chief butler at France’s presidential palace has been arrested for allegedly stealing antique tableware worth hundreds of thousands of pounds.


Macron's chief butler accused of stealing silverware 

The European Union is delaying a massive free-trade deal with South American countries after fiery protests by farmers and last-minute opposition by France and Italy threatened to derail the pact, seen by its backers as an important geopolitical move for both continents.


EU Delays Mercosur Trade Deal After Farmer Protests in France, Italy 

Farmers in tractors blocked roads and set off fireworks in Brussels on Thursday outside a European Union leaders’ summit, prompting police to respond with tear gas and water cannons as protesters rallied against a major free-trade deal with South American nations.

Brussels: Volatile Farmers Protests Delay Mercosur Deal Signing

Fake Video Claiming ‘Coup in France’ Goes Viral 

France deployed its army to accelerate the vaccination of cattle against lumpy skin disease on Dec 18, seeking to contain an outbreak that has fuelled a new wave of farmers’ protests in southern France.

France fights spread of lumpy skin disease, A-400 military plane transports 400,000 vaccines

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