Fifty years after the Apollo 11 mission, a new French plan for a space command must overcome the reluctance of its European allies to weaponize space.
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French Minister Who Dined on Lobster at Taxpayers’ Expense Resigns
François de Rugy was shown to have hosted family and friends for lavish meals at his official residence when he was president of the National Assembly.
5 Lobster Tails and a $560 Bottle of Wine, at Taxpayers’ Expense, Give Macron a Headache
After a photo was publicized showing France’s ecology minister enjoying a lavish meal at taxpayer expense, President Emmanuel Macron was confronted with more accusations of elitism in his government.
Hundreds of Undocumented Migrants Occupy Panthéon Monument in Paris
The protesters, who called themselves “Black Vests,” occupied the memorial complex for hours as they demanded legal status.
Iran Announces New Breach of Nuclear Deal Limits and Threatens Further Violations
The deputy foreign minister said Iran would take additional steps over the limits on uranium enrichment in the accord unless it gets sanctions relief.
France Will Debate a Bill to Stop Online Hate Speech. What’s at Stake?
The plan, which is up for discussion in Parliament this week, would make it mandatory for online platforms to remove hateful content in less than 24 hours. Critics worry about censorship.
E.U. and Four Latin American Nations Reach a Trade Deal
The pact, decades in the making, was hailed as a powerful endorsement of multilateral free trade as protectionist policies are on the rise globally.
Day 1 of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan
President Trump said he expected a “productive” meeting on Saturday with China’s leader, but he avoided making specific predictions.
Macron Calls Climate Change a ‘Red Line’ Issue at G20, Rebuking Trump
President Emmanuel Macron of France said that he would not sign any Group of 20 joint statement unless it dealt with climate change, in a barb at President Trump’s rejection of the Paris accord.
Trump Honors D-Day Sacrifices, With Some Legacies Unspoken
While paying tribute to veterans, the president said little about the institutions built after World War II that are fraying under populist movements.