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'Free France': Macron reveals name of Europe's largest warship

'Free France': Macron reveals name of Europe's largest warship

President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday announced that France's next nuclear-powered aircraft carrier will be called "France Libre" (Free France), as the country looks to reinforce its status as a major maritime power. Once completed, the warship, which is set to replace the country's

France, allies preparing bid to 'gradually' reopen Strait of Hormuz

France, allies preparing bid to 'gradually' reopen Strait of Hormuz

France and its allies are preparing a "defensive" mission to reopen the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz, President Emmanuel Macron said Monday as the Middle East war entered its second week. The French leader landed by helicopter on the Charles de Gaulle aircraft carrier, dispatched to the Mediterranean

Macron to set out how France's nuclear arms could protect Europe

Macron to set out how France's nuclear arms could protect Europe

France will on Monday unveil how it could use the European Union's only atomic arsenal to protect the continent in an unstable world, with Russia becoming increasingly aggressive and the United States turning away. The speech by French President Emmanuel Macron, at France's Ile Longue nuclear