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Germany has reiterated that the next move lies with Iran following renewed discussions between European powers and Tehran over the future of the nuclear deal. The statement came after officials from the UK, France, and Germany—collectively known as the E3—held phone talks with Iranian representatives on Wednesday to address the stalled negotiations. Snapback Sanctions Loom The talks followed last month’s …

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed outgoing defense minister Sébastien Lecornu as the country’s new prime minister, handing him the difficult task of building consensus in a fractured parliament and pushing through the 2026 budget. The move comes after Prime Minister François Bayrou resigned on Monday, ending his tenure after only nine months in office. Bayrou’s downfall was tied to …

France has praised the Lebanese cabinet’s recent decision to authorize the army to move forward with a disarmament plan targeting Hezbollah, describing it as “a new positive step.” In a statement, the French foreign ministry urged all Lebanese political forces to back the peaceful execution of the plan “without delay.” Growing International Pressure The move comes amid mounting pressure from …

Ukraine return to World Cup qualifying with hopes of ending a long absence from the global stage. Their last appearance came in 2006, when they reached the quarter-finals in Germany. Nearly two decades later, the national team is aiming to take the next step after showing flashes of progress at Euro 2024. Drawn in a group with Azerbaijan and Iceland, …

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, all eyes will be on Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland, as Israel takes on France in a crucial EuroBasket 2025 Group D fixture. With tip-off expected in the afternoon session, this clash pits two teams with very different trajectories—France, a perennial contender with a deep talent pool, and Israel, a cohesive, hard-working side capable of …

On Saturday, August 30, 2025, the Spodek Arena in Katowice, Poland, will host one of the most anticipated clashes of the EuroBasket group stage as France takes on Slovenia. Tip-off is set for 5:00 PM Central European Time, and the matchup will likely help determine the pecking order in the loaded Group D. Both teams enter with ambitions of a …

  On Thursday, August 28, 2025, Belgium will take on France in a pivotal Group D encounter at Spodek Arena in Katowice. This matchup opens the group phase of EuroBasket 2025, pitting France—a perennial European heavyweight—against Belgium, a competitive squad aiming to make waves in a challenging group. The venue’s electric atmosphere promises to set the tone for what could …

Two more Western nations, Canada and Malta, have confirmed plans to formally recognize the state of Palestine in September, signaling growing international momentum for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. Their announcements align with recent pledges from France and the United Kingdom to support Palestinian statehood at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) session. International Pressure Builds for …