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Mar 19 2026POLITICS

France and India Call for Calm in the Middle East

France’s President Emmanuel Macron and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi exchanged messages on the social‑media platform X, urging a slowdown in the conflict that has escalated across the Middle East. Their posts came after Iran targeted energy sites following a series of Israeli and U. S. strike

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Mar 05 2026POLITICS

Finland Opens Door to Nuclear Arms as Security Strategy Shifts

Finland is set to remove a long‑standing prohibition that has kept nuclear weapons off its land. The move follows the country’s recent decision to join NATO, a step many see as a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The 1987 law that banned the import, creation, and use of nuclear bombs on F

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Mar 03 2026POLITICS

France Plans to Share Nuclear Jets With Allies

France’s president has announced a bold shift in the country’s nuclear policy, saying that France will not only grow its arsenal but also allow other nations to host its nuclear‑armed aircraft for short periods. The move, revealed at a military base that houses France’s submarine fleet, signals a ne

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Feb 28 2026FINANCE

Ireland Pushes for Global Digital Tax Rules

Ireland’s finance minister, who also serves as deputy prime minister, has voiced strong backing for a worldwide deal that would set clear rules on taxing digital businesses. He added that the country will support the effort only if it can be widely accepted and carried out efficiently. The minister

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Feb 26 2026POLITICS

Finland Faces Bigger Budget Gap and Calls for Tight Spending

Finland’s Finance Ministry has released a new spending plan that projects the country’s central government deficit to average €14. 9 billion each year from 2027 to 2030. The forecast shows a clear rise compared with the previous year, driven by lower tax receipts and reduced earnings from its emissi

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Feb 25 2026POLITICS

Ireland Boosts Sea Watch and Links With NATO Friends

Ireland has announced plans to upgrade its radar and underwater listening systems while working more closely with NATO allies. The move comes as the country faces new kinds of threats in the North Atlantic, such as hidden vessels that could spy or sabotage. The plan also targets a “nexus” of impo

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Feb 23 2026EDUCATION

Learning Gaps in Ireland’s Growing Interventional Radiology Field

Ireland has seen a sharp rise in the need for interventional radiologists, yet there is no nationwide study of how trainees feel about their training. A recent survey looked at what students in this specialty think and where they see room for improvement. The results show that while many trainees ar

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Jan 29 2026POLITICS

France Finally Joins EU in Labeling Iran's Guards as Terrorists

France has had a change of heart. After long hesitation, it now supports adding Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) to the EU's terrorism list. This shift comes as EU foreign ministers meet to discuss new sanctions against Iran for its harsh crackdown on protests. The IRGC, created afte

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Jan 26 2026POLITICS

France's Bold Move: Should Kids Under 15 Be Banned From Social Media?

France is making waves with a new plan to keep kids under 15 off social media. This isn't just a random idea; it's part of a bigger trend happening around the world. The French government is serious about this and wants the ban ready by September, right when the new school year starts. President Ma

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Jan 23 2026POLITICS

France's Stance on World Cup Amid Greenland Deal

France's sports minister has spoken out about the recent U. S. deal involving Greenland and its potential impact on the upcoming World Cup. Marina Ferrari, the French Minister of Sports, Youth and Community Life, made it clear that France has no plans to boycott the 2026 FIFA World Cup, which is set

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