Russian President Vladimir Putin held talks with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron in a bid to calm tensions over Ukraine. Macron told Putin that he seeks to avoid war and build trust.

Vladimir Putin holds talks with Emmanuel Macron for 5 hours in a bid to calm tensions over Ukraine

Ukrainians prep to defend themselves as people prepare for a possible invasion by Ukraine amid Beijing Winter Olympics.

Ukrainians prep to defend themselves as people prepare for a possible invasion by Russia

US troops arrive in Poland & Germany while Russian bombers fly over Belarus. War fear mounts with possible invasion by Russia. The US military aid also arrives in Ukraine.

Russian bombers fly over Belarus

Islam, the second religion in France is all set to witness regulatory changes. The French government has announced 'The Forum of Islam'.

France introduces 'The Forum of Islam'

WION on ground zero: The US military aid arrives in Ukraine amid conflict with Russia

For several months now since November, the leaders of the west, Russia, and indeed the United States have been engaged in an escalating war of words. The political shadow boxing has been over a possible Russian incursion into Ukraine, in the aftermath of Russia having amassed almost over a hundred thousand troops along the borders with eastern Ukraine.

Tensions escalate over Ukraine: Europe's big two are set to mediate crisis

Ukrainians prep to defend themselves as people prepare for possible invasion by Russia

In a bid to defuse tensions over the Ukraine crisis, French President Emmanuel Macron will embark to Moscow & Kyiv.

As tensions escalate over Ukraine, Europe's big two try to mediate crisis

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit Russia & Ukraine as tensions escalate

A Dutch-fishing vessel, the world’s second-biggest fishing trawler, dumped more than 100,000 dead fish into the Atlantic Ocean off the French coast, sending shockwaves across the country.

Dutch trawler dumps over 100,000 dead fish into Atlantic Ocean off French coast, triggering fury

Fabien Galthie, the coach of France`s national rugby union team, has tested positive for the COVID-19 virus and is therefore unlikely to be present pitch-side for France`s opening Six Nations match against Italy on Sunday, Galthie said.

Beijing Winter Olympics: French national rugby union coach Fabien Galthie tests positive for COVID-19

One of France's most important treasures, which had been stolen almost 50 years ago has been returned by a Dutch art sleuth. The 1st-century bronze sculpture statue of the god Bacchus had been stolen in December 1973 from Musee du Pays Chatillonnais in eastern France.

Dutch art detective returns one of France's most important treasures stolen almost 50 years ago

France has begun lifting COVID restrictions even though the country is witnessing record high infections.

France lifts Coronavirus restrictions even as cases peak

Fears of an imminent Russian incursion in Ukraine have grown in recent days and as tensions continue to rise, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron held a telephonic call to discuss the Ukraine border situation and concerns over security in Europe.

Russia-Ukraine crisis: Where does France stand?

The French President Emmanuel Macron has been leading diplomatic talks, speaking to both Moscow and Kyiv, while other Western nations fine tune their strategy.

What does French President Macron want from Ukraine crisis?

France on Friday upheld its decision of imposing a $111 million fine on Google for the 'Cookie' breach. The decision was made by the country's supreme administrative court Conseil d'Etat.

France court upholds fine on Google for 'cookie' breach

About two thousand people took to streets of Paris to express anger against the vaccine pass. The protesters lashed out at the vaccine passes which they said were discriminatory and excessive.

Thousands protest France's vaccine pass, call it discriminatory

France and its European partners are pushing to adapt the Mali mission as ties with the military fray further. This comes after the military expelled the contingent of Danish troops.

France & its European partners are pushing to adapt the Mali mission as ties with the military fray

France's economy grew at its fastest pace since 1969 last year, official data showed Friday, enjoying a strong rebound from coronavirus lockdowns fuelled in part by massive government support.

'Spectacular rebound' erases French economic crisis: Country sees highest growth in 52 years

Senior Russian and Ukrainian officials met in Paris along with French and German counterparts. The talks lasted eight hours and all parties agreed to a ceasefire in Eastern Ukraine.

Four Way Normandy Talks: Moscow, Kyiv agree to ceasefire in East Ukraine

The latest round of talks between France, Germany, Russia and Ukraine is underway in Paris over the Ukraine crisis. The meeting being held as a four-way discussion between the so called 'Normandy group'.

Four-way 'Normandy talks' underway in Paris on Ukraine border tension

The French President on Monday Emmanuel Macron is hosting a meeting between the leaders of France, Germany, Ukraine and Russia on the conflict in eastern Ukraine in a bid to make progress toward possible solutions.

French President Emmanuel Macron hosts meeting on Ukraine crisis including Germany, Russia

France will host a high-level meeting over the Ukraine crisis to propose a de-escalation roadmap to Russia amid growing global concerns.

French President Emmanuel Macron to host meet on Ukraine border tension

An Iranian court on Tuesday sentenced French national Benjamin Briere to eight years in prison on spying charges, his Paris-based lawyer said, describing the trial as a politically motivated sham and his client as a "bargaining chip".

French man sentenced to 8 years in Iran prison for spying

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