[ad_1] Actor and singer Jane Birkin, who made France her home and charmed the country with her English grace, natural style and social activism, has died at age 76. The London-born star and fashion icon was known for her musical and romantic relationship with French singer Serge Gainsbourg. Their songs notably included the steamy “Je … Read more
[ad_1] No news to share on detained WSJ reporter Evan Gershkovich, White House says US journalist Evan Gershkovich (REAR) arrested on espionage charges looks on as he stands inside a defendants’ cage before a hearing to consider an appeal on his extended detention at The Moscow City Court in Moscow on June 22, 2023. Natalia … Read more
[ad_1] Unrest continued in France for a second day as security forces deployed in their thousands to quell protests over the killing of a 17-year-old by police, which French President Emmanuel Macron described as “inexcusable” while also pleading for calm as justice took its course. According to international media reports, anger over the killing spawned protests … Read more
[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron would be an inappropriate guest at the BRICS summit, an internatioanl news agency quoted Russian Deputy Foreign Minister Sergei Ryabkov as saying on Thursday, criticizing countries whose policies Russia considers hostile. The BRICS group of emerging economies, comprising Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa, is due to hold a summit in … Read more
[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron will welcome Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman to a one-on-one luncheon meeting at the Elysee Palace on Friday. This visit is expected to be longer and the talks more multifaceted than during the crown prince’s previous trip to Paris in July last year. It will provide the two … Read more
[ad_1] France has been mired in turmoil for months, as president Emmanuel Macron’s push to raise the pension age led to widespread protests . But oddly, the French stock market has been climbing, thanks in part to high-end consumers in China and a seemingly insatiable demand for all things Cartier, Dior and Chanel. The iShares … Read more
[ad_1] Ukrainian Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal meets U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin in Washington Ukraine’s Prime Minister Denys Shmyhal arrived in Washington with a Ukrainian delegation where he met with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin at the Pentagon. Shmyhal’s delegation includes Ukrainian Finance Minister Serhiy Marchenko and Central Bank Governor Kyrylo Shevchenko. The Ukrainian officials are set to … Read more
[ad_1] French President Emmanuel Macron. Ludovic Marin | Afp | Getty Images President Emmanuel Macron‘s controversial pension overhaul, pushed through by overriding the country’s parliament, could eventually erase what the French leader has been working for over the last six years, political analysts told CNBC. Macron has placed himself as a centrist politician. When aiming … Read more
[ad_1] CNN — Protesters on the tracks at a Paris rail station. Smoke bombs let off at Biarritz airport. Anger at French President Emmanuel Macron’s pension reforms showed no sign of letting up on Tuesday as the nation prepared for a 10th day of nationwide demonstrations. Sweeping protests have paralyzed major services across the country … Read more