❌

Normal view

Boudé par Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky se tourne une nouvelle fois vers les Européens

16 October 2026 at 21:38
S'adressant aux Européens lors d'un sommet à Bruxelles vendredi, Volodymyr Zelensky a demandé une aide de 70 milliards d'euros supplémentaires pour combattre la Russie. "Nous ne lâcherons pas l'Ukraine", a assuré Emmanuel Macron, tout en déclarant qu'il est "trop tôt pour articuler un chiffre". Il a promis d'étudier "toutes les options". 

Zelensky fears Trump 'will continue' to lift Russia sanctions

16 October 2026 at 21:25
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that he feared his US counterpart Donald Trump "will continue" lifitng sanctions on Russia. Zelensky's relationship with Trump deteriorated after the Washington eased sanctions on Moscow as part of a diesel-supply deal, despite Russia increasing strikes on Ukraine. 

Zelensky fears Trump 'will continue' to lift Russia sanctions

16 October 2026 at 21:25
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky said on Saturday that he feared his US counterpart Donald Trump "will continue" lifitng sanctions on Russia. Zelensky's relationship with Trump deteriorated after the Washington eased sanctions on Moscow as part of a diesel-supply deal, despite Russia increasing strikes on Ukraine. 

Pierre Moscovici: «L'extrême droite veut réduire l'UE à une union de nations, cible des prédateurs»

Cette semaine, Caroline De Camaret reçoit Pierre Moscovici, membre français de la Cour des comptes européenne. Depuis 1977, la Cour des comptes agit comme un auditeur externe de l’Union européenne, examinant la gestion financière et le budget de l’UE. Ancien député européen, Pierre Moscovici fut aussi ministre des Affaires européennes puis de l'Économie, avant de devenir commissaire européen aux affaires économiques et financières, président de la Cour des comptes française et, finalement, membre de la Cour des comptes européenne à Luxembourg.

Clashes grip Tirana as Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for mounting unrest

16 October 2026 at 20:59
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday blamed the involvement of “foreign hands” for escalating protests, which he said are aimed at hindering Albania's bid to join the European Union. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital since Tuesday, demanding Rama’s resignation and denouncing university conditions and high tuition fees.

Clashes grip Tirana as Albanian PM blames 'foreign hands' for mounting unrest

16 October 2026 at 20:59
Albanian Prime Minister Edi Rama on Friday blamed the involvement of “foreign hands” for escalating protests, which he said are aimed at hindering Albania's bid to join the European Union. Thousands of demonstrators have taken to the streets of Albania's capital since Tuesday, demanding Rama’s resignation and denouncing university conditions and high tuition fees.

Embattled new White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from her role

16 October 2026 at 16:57
A White House Press official said Friday that Secretary ​Katie Zacharia was "let go" from her role after US President Donald Trump signaled she was on her way out, a week after he picked her for the post. Zacharia's credentials as an attorney had come under scrutiny and she admitted to not having passed the bar in an interview with Fox News on Thursday.

Embattled new White House Press Secretary Zacharia 'let go' from her role

16 October 2026 at 16:57
A White House Press official said Friday that Secretary ​Katie Zacharia was "let go" from her role after US President Donald Trump signaled she was on her way out, a week after he picked her for the post. Zacharia's credentials as an attorney had come under scrutiny and she admitted to not having passed the bar in an interview with Fox News on Thursday.

Pope Leo XIV celebrates mass in hospital while recovering from lung cancer operation

16 October 2026 at 13:57
Pope Leo XIV celebrated a mass at Rome's Gemelli hospital Friday after undergoing surgery to remove a cancerous tumour from his right lung, photos released by the Vatican showed. Doctors said his recovery was progressing normally but that further tests would show whether the cancer had spread.

No, this oil tanker didn’t carry Russian diesel to the United States

16 October 2026 at 09:36
Following US President Donald Trump's October 9 announcement of an agreement signed with Russian President Vladimir Putin to import Russian diesel into the United States, a number of pro-Russian social media accounts began claiming that a Russian oil tanker was already carrying thousands of barrels of diesel to the United States. The ship was actually carrying fertiliser. 

UK bookstores scramble as Sally Rooney's novels pulled over Palestine Action support

16 October 2026 at 07:15
Critically acclaimed Irish novelist Sally Rooney's announcement that her books could no longer be sold in the UK due to her support for proscribed group Palestine Action has left British booksellers rushing to stock up on her works before distributors run out. The British government's ban on the group, which practiced non-violent direct action and sabotage against UK military assets believed to be working with the Israeli government, makes support for Palestine Action punishable by up to 14 years in prison.

Ukraine's backers will 'be looking at' Kyiv's €70 billion request, Macron says

16 October 2026 at 02:50
French President Emmanuel Macron said the EU will “not abandon Ukraine and the Ukrainian people” and that Kyiv’s request for extra funds will be examined, while addressing the media at a summit in Brussels Friday. Earlier, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky asked EU leaders to provide Kyiv with an extra €70 billion next year to help with the country's ongoing fight against Russia. Read about the day’s events as they unfolded on our liveblog. 

Minibus crashes into train at French Channel Tunnel entrance, injuring 19

16 October 2026 at 01:53
Nineteen people were injured Thursday when a minibus carrying truck drivers crashed into a vehicle shuttle train at the French entrance to the Channel Tunnel near Calais, forcing a 90-minute suspension of shuttle services. Two people were hospitalised with serious but non-life-threatening injuries, French authorities said.

France and Germany agree to ease EU car emissions rules in new deal

16 October 2026 at 00:48
Paris and Berlin on Friday confirmed their deal aimed at protecting Europe's struggling automotive sector, having reached agreements on the flashpoint issues of EU car emissions and "made in Europe" components. A draft deal reviewed Thursday showed the two countries backing looser EU emissions rules for carmakers.

Zelensky rallies European allies as US support for Ukraine wanes

16 October 2026 at 00:06
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky sought European backing Thursday after vowing to resume strikes on Russian oil refineries despite US President Donald Trump’s demands to stop. Tensions between Kyiv and Washington have escalated in recent days over sanctions, energy infrastructure attacks and restrictions on satellite communications.

Secoué par Donald Trump, Volodymyr Zelensky cherche le soutien renforcé des Européens

15 October 2026 at 12:17
Le président ukrainien Volodymyr Zelensky est arrivé à Bruxelles jeudi pour réclamer à ses alliés européens réunis en sommet de maintenir la pression sur Moscou, alors que le soutien américain s'affaiblit. Il est "capital" de donner les moyens à l'Ukraine de se défendre, a déclaré son homologue français Emmanuel Macron.

Budget européen : au sommet de Bruxelles, Macron appelle à conclure un accord avant 2027

15 October 2026 at 00:43
À six mois de l'élection présidentielle en France, le président Emmanuel Macron a prévenu jeudi ses partenaires européens, réunis en sommet à Bruxelles, que parvenir à un accord sur le budget de l'Union européenne serait encore plus difficile en 2027.

❌