January 7, 2026 UK, France strike new Ukraine security pact as US takes lead in ceasefire enforcement Coalition of the Willing signs Ukraine security agreement with U.S. support, establishing multinational force and ceasefire monitoring mechanism.
January 4, 2026 UK confirms joint airstrike targeting suspected ISIS weapons facility in Syria British and French aircraft struck an underground ISIS facility in Syria believed to be used for weapons storage. RAF Typhoon jets targeted the site north of Palmyra.
January 2, 2026 Officials race to identify mostly young victims of deadly Swiss Alps bar fire Deadly New Year's Eve bar fire at Swiss ski resort kills around 40 people, mostly young victims as the investigation and identification process continues.
January 1, 2026 Trump tears into 'average guy' George Clooney who 'complained, constantly, about common sense in politics' President Donald Trump attacked actor George Clooney on Truth Social on New Year's Eve, calling the actor and his wife "two of the worst political prognosticators of all time."
December 31, 2025 France reportedly planning to ban children under 15 from social media starting 2026 France planning social media ban for children under 15, following Australia's lead. Macron pushes new digital restrictions amid youth violence concerns.
December 30, 2025 Eurostar to resume services to and from London after 'major disruption' in Channel Tunnel forced cancellations Eurostar suspends all London services due to major power supply issues in Channel Tunnel and failed LeShuttle train, forcing passengers to rebook journeys.
December 29, 2025 George Clooney ditches Hollywood culture for France, gains citizenship with wife and twins George Clooney and wife Amal become French citizens with their twins, trading Hollywood glamor for peaceful farm life in the French countryside together.
December 8, 2025 Pipe burst at Louvre damages 300-400 rare books in Egyptian antiquities library collection Louvre suffers another major setback as burst pipe damages rare books, adding to troubles following theft of Napoleon crown jewels worth $102 million.
December 6, 2025 European Christmas markets fortify security measures as terror threats force major operational changes European Christmas markets face rising security costs and tighter measures following recent threats, with some smaller venues considering cancellation.
November 26, 2025 Four-time Tour de France champion returns to cycling after career-threatening crash: 'Tough road back' Four-time Tour de France champion Chris Froome returned to cycling after a severe crash left him with broken ribs and fractured vertebra