Four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka had a rough first round at the French Open on Monday. Osaka entered Roland Garros wearing an all-pink kit inspired by “Sakura,” or cherry blossoms. She had issues almost immediately as she was forced to clip her nails in the middle of the match against 10th-seeded Paula Badosa. She […]
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Russia’s Easter truce was a stunt to appease Trump, French minister says
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s so-called Easter truce was a “charm offensive” aimed at appeasing U.S. President Donald Trump, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noel Barrot told FranceInfo on April 22. The Trump administration has grown increasingly impatient with its stalled efforts to broker a ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia. The U.S. president has even said he would […]
French court enforces $5 billion Crimea damages award against Russia in Naftogaz case
A French court has authorized the enforcement of a $5 billion arbitration award against Russia for damages caused to Ukraine’s state-owned energy company Naftogaz during the occupation of Crimea, the company announced on April 17. The decision allows Naftogaz to begin legal recovery efforts in France, including seizing Russian state assets to satisfy the award. […]
Zelensky welcomes French, British army chiefs in Kyiv, talks troop deployment
President Volodymyr Zelensky had met on April 5 with British Admiral Antony Radakin and French General Thierry Burkhard who head the Defence Staff of their respective countries. “There is tangible progress and initial details on how the partner security contingent might be deployed,” Zelensky said. Zelensky also thanked the “U.K. and France for their leadership” […]
Most French support assistance to Ukraine, sending peacekeepers, poll shows
Roughly two-thirds of the French favor maintaining or increasing aid to Ukraine and sending peacekeepers after the end of hostilities, BFM TV reported on March 4, citing a survey by the Elabe Institute. Many European leaders have reiterated their ongoing support for Ukraine amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s push for a swift deal to end […]
Demi Moore handles Oscars loss by hanging with her dog, eating French fries after fans cry star was ‘robbed’
Demi Moore’s exciting awards season has come to an end with what many are considering to be a huge snub. On Sunday, the Academy Awards marked the official end of awards season, and while many were hoping the 62-year-old actress would walk away with her first Oscar at the end of the night, she lost […]
Ukraine war latest: First French Mirage fighter jets arrive in Ukraine
Key developments on Feb. 6: First French Mirage fighter jets reportedly arrive in Ukraine Ukraine launches new offensive in Kursk Oblast, Russian media claims, Kyiv yet to confirm Ukraine strikes Russian drone launch site in Krasnodar Krai, military claims U.S. won’t present plan to end Russia’s war at Munich Security Conference, Kellogg says Russia to […]
First French Mirage fighter jets reportedly arrive in Ukraine — here’s what they can do
The first French Mirage 2000-5s fighter jets pledged to Kyiv have arrived in Ukraine, French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu said on Feb. 6. “On June 6, 2024, (French President) Emmanuel Macron announced the delivery of French Mirage 2000 to Ukraine. The first of these arrived in Ukraine today,” Lecornu said in a post on social […]
Music brings New Orleans’ French Quarter back to life
Buskers returned to the iconic streets one day after the New Year’s Day tragedy.