France

easyJet launches a new London Stansted–Paris CDG route from March 2026 as profits beat forecasts. Strong holiday demand offsets airline pressures amid slower capacity growth.

Is easyJet reshaping UK–France business travel with new Stansted–Paris flights from 2026

France states that peace talks on Ukraine cannot proceed without Europe and outlines conditions ahead of the Zelenskyy–Macron meeting in Paris.

France issues statement on peace talks ahead of meeting between Zelenskyy and Macron

President Zelensky says a decision has been taken to supply Ukraine with additional Mirage 2000 fighters and more air-defence missiles; Britain and France to assist.

Zelensky: France to Send Additional Mirage 2000 Jets and Missiles to Strengthen Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to announce a new prime minister within days after François Bayrou’s government fell to a no-confidence vote.

Macron to announce France’s new prime minister after government resignation

France unveils Syderal, a next-generation laser weapon to counter drones and missiles, aiming to reshape Europe’s short-range air defence by 2030.

Is France’s Syderal Laser Weapon Poised to Redefine Europe’s Defence Strategy

France, Germany and the UK reintroduce UN sanctions on Iran over nuclear breaches. The US backs the move and urges Tehran to return to talks.

France, Germany and the UK reinstate UN sanctions on Iran – US reaction swift