France to build 'beyond' planned six new nuclear plants
PARIS, France — France is set to build eight new nuclear plants on top of six already announced, the energy minister has said, arguing more reactors are needed to hit carbon reduction targets.
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German Chancellor Scholz 'concerned' about possible far-right win in upcoming French elections
The German Chancellor, Olaf Scholz (SPD) has expressed concern about the looming electoral success of the right-wing populists in France.
Markets rise with Wall St as traders eye latest US data
HONG KONG, China — Asian and European equities rallied Tuesday, tracking another tech-driven record on Wall Street, while investors awaited fresh US economic data to get a better handle on the outlook for inflation.
Asian stocks struggle after tepid Wall St lead, euro dips further
HONG KONG, China — Asian markets mostly fell Monday following last week's losses, with traders trying to assess the Federal Reserve's plans for interest rates, while the euro was weighed by political uncertainty as France prepares for a snap parliamentary election.
Pope Francis, Modi to join G7 leaders at summit — program
ROME, Italy — Pope Francis and Indian premier Narendra Modi will join G7 leaders this week during a summit focussed notably on Ukraine and the Middle East, according to a program released Tuesday.
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The results of EU-wide elections for the European Parliament came as no surprise. Domestic elections had indicated a strong shift in voter preference for rightwing parties.
European elections 2024 results: Far right deal stunning blow to Macron, Scholz
BRUSSELS (AP) — Far-right parties rattled the traditional powers in the European Union with major gains in parliamentary seats, dealing an especially humiliating defeat to French President Emmanuel Macron, who called snap legislative elections.
WWII veteran, 100, marries sweetheart, 96, in France after D-Day events
CARENTAN, France — It might have been the longest wait but on Saturday 100-year-old American World War II veteran Harold Terens married his 96-year-old fiancee in Normandy, just days after being honored on the 80th anniversary of the D-Day landings in northwestern France.
World leaders urge Israel not to retaliate for Iranian attack
World leaders are urging Israel not to retaliate after Iran launched an attack involving hundreds of drones, ballistic missiles and cruise missiles.