French troops deliver 120 tonnes of aid to Mayotte ahead of President Macron's Thursday visit
French military troops deliver 120 tonnes of aid to Mayotte after Cyclone Chido battered the Indian Ocean Island on Saturday causing widespread destruction.
It comes just one day before French President Emmanuel Macron’s scheduled arrival at the French overseas department on Thursday.
France has rejected NATO’s new U.S.-led initiative to fund American weapons for Ukraine, dealing a blow to Trump’s arms plan. President Macron insists Europe must reduce dependency and prioritize its own defense industry. French officials cite budget constraints and strategic autonomy as key reasons. The move deepens a rift within NATO, with the Czech Republic and Hungary also opting out. Germany, however, backs the plan, warning that only U.S. supplies can meet Ukraine’s urgent battlefield needs against Russia’s continued offensive.
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French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a significant boost to France’s defense budget, citing Russia as the primary threat to national and European security. Speaking ahead of Bastille Day, Macron warned that freedom hasn’t faced such a dire threat since 1945. With €64 billion planned for defense by 2027, Macron called on citizens to prepare for national sacrifice. Our reporter, Paridhi Bhanot, breaks down what this means for Europe, India, and global stability amid budget deficits, rising tensions, and a looming security crisis.
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The Parade at the Bastille Day 2025 put up a great show of its colourful culture and tradition. French President Emmanuel Macron joined the Bastille Day Military Parade at the Arch de Triomphe. Macron aboard an open vehicle and encircled by a full motorcade and cavalry waved to the people witnessing the grand celebrations in Paris.
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On July 14, 2025, President Emmanuel Macron stood proudly on the Champs-Élysées as he received the grand sword salute, signaling the official commencement of France’s iconic Bastille Day military parade. Dressed in ceremonial uniform, a senior military officer rendered the time-honored salute — a symbol of respect, discipline, and national pride. The moment marked the beginning of a day-long celebration of French heritage, unity, and military tradition, attended by dignitaries from around the world and featuring spectacular displays of military precision and historical homage.
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A minute of silence was observed on Monday at the Elysee Palace in Paris, where the French flag flew at half-mast after President Macron declared a national day of mourning for those lost in Cyclone..
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Pope Francis makes his way through the streets of Ajaccio, Corscica in a Popemobile, as he embarks on a historic visit to the French island. This is the first-ever trip by a pontiff to the French..
Pope Francis visits Corsica, marking the first-ever papal trip to the island. He attends a congress on Mediterranean faith, leads Catholic Mass, and meets French President Emmanuel Macron...
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