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China says it respects ex-Soviet nations after envoy’s ‘unacceptable’ comments on sovereignty

China said Monday it respects the independence of former Soviet nations after remarks by its ambassador in France were deemed…

Kylian Mbappé becomes Paris Saint-Germain’s all-time top scorer in Ligue 1

CNN  —  Kylian Mbappé has already achieved much in his young career. The 24-year-old has won a World Cup, scored…

Macron bypassed parliament and angered French citizens, setting up the far right for a bounce

President Emmanuel Macron’s controversial pension overhaul, pushed through by overriding the country’s parliament, could eventually erase what the French leader…

France’s Macron, EU chief call on China to mediate in Ukraine war

Two of Europe’s top political heavyweights on Thursday held talks with China’s President Xi Jinping, at a time when the…

Europe’s relationship with China reaches critical juncture after Xi-Putin meeting

European officials are traveling to China in the hope of persuading Beijing to denounce Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and cool…

Some fans whistle as Lionel Messi’s name is announced as Paris Saint-Germain’s season hits new low

CNN  —  Paris Saint-Germain’s miserable season went from bad to worse on Sunday as the team suffered a second straight…

Ukraine to boycott Olympic qualifying events in which Russians are participating

CNN  —  Ukraine has decided to boycott Olympic qualifying events in which Russians are competing for the Paris 2024 Games.…

French government narrowly survives no-confidence vote amid backlash over pension changes

The government of French President Emmanuel Macron narrowly survived a no-confidence vote Monday evening, as furious opposition lawmakers contested his…