France's Le Pen defiant after five year election ban
Paris (AFP) Mar 31, 2025
French far-right leader Marine Le Pen on Monday slammed a "political decision" and insisted she had not abandoned hope of standing in presidential elections in 2027 after a court handed her a five-year ban on running for office. ... more
Jeffrey Goldberg, journalist in 'Signalgate' chat scandal -- and Trumpworld target
Washington (AFP) Mar 27, 2025
Atlantic magazine editor Jeffrey Goldberg has been propelled to global fame - and put under immense pressure - after being inadvertently added to a group chat in which top US officials shared secret plans for Yemen air strikes. ... more
Trump administration's ideological war with Europe
Washington (AFP) Mar 26, 2025
President Donald Trump's two months back in the White House have been marked by soaring friction between Washington and its European allies. ... more