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Air France launches new route between Paris and Phuket, Thailand

AeroTime News · April 16, 2025

Air France announced on April 16, 2025, that it will be launching a new destination in Thailand during the 2025/26 winter season. Starting on November 27, 2025, the French flag carrier will fly nonstop three times per week between its hub at...

Is France’s Macron Seeking New Sponsors?

Townhall · April 16, 2025

In a move that conspicuously undermined the Trump administration’s Middle East gambits while delivering a blow to Israeli interests, France’s president, Emmanuel Macron, recently announced in a television interview that his country may soon...

I spend half the year on cruise ships for free - but it's not as luxurious as it sounds

Daily Mail · April 16, 2025

By ESTHER MARSHALL Published: 10:45 EDT, 16 April 2025 | Updated: 10:45 EDT, 16 April 2025 Visiting a new country every week, waking up with a view of the ocean and starting each day with a breakfast buffet might sound like a pretty dreamy way to...

Israel PM Netanyahu's son Yair has a crude response to French President Macron's social media post

The Week ·

France President Emmanuel Macron's stance for a Palestine state has angered Israel but Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's son Yair Netanyahu took it to a whole new level by openly posting a crude remark in response to Macron's social media...

BIG calls for reparations and global accountability at UN decolonization conference

Today.Az ·

An international conference titled “Decolonization: A Quiet Revolution” was held on April 15 at the UN Headquarters in New York, organized by the Baku Initiative Group (BIG) in cooperation with the International Decolonization Front, as part of...

Is the US a reliable partner? NZ Defence Minister on security ties

1News ·

The United States is "going through a bit of a shakedown" but remains a "reliable security partner," says Defence Minister Judith Collins, as she stresses the importance of the Government's new $12 billion defence capability plan. Earlier this...

A Paris-Jerusalem Spat Over a Palestinian State Widens as Netanyahu’s Son Insults Macron

The New York Sun · April 15, 2025

Paris and Jerusalem are attempting to smooth relations after Prime Minister Netanyahu’s son, Yair, insulted President Macron by writing “screw you” over France’s advocacy of a Palestinian state at the United Nations. Mr. Macron said last week that...

Netanyahu and Macron speak after Israeli PM son's 'screw you' outburst

ABC (Australian Broadcasting Corporation) · April 15, 2025

Emmanuel Macron and Benjamin Netanyahu have spoken directly for the first time since the French President suggested his country could recognise a Palestinian state this year — comments which prompted a fiery response from the Israeli leader's son....

From 'Screw you' Macron to strip club scandal: Everything about Yair Netanyahu and his SUPER CONTROVERSIAL life

WION · April 15, 2025

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu's elder son, Yair Netanyahu, is once again in the headlines, this time for lashing out at French President Emmanuel Macron for his statement that Paris could recognise a Palestinian state within months. "Screw you!"...

‘Screw You’: Yair Netanyahu Attacks Macron amid France’s Recognition Plans

The Palestine Chronicle · April 14, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron. (Photo: Jacque Parquier, via Wikimedia Commons) By Palestine Chronicle Staff In a recent interview, Macron said France was planning to recognize a Palestinian state and could do so at an upcoming conference in...

Colonial legacy under fire at UN forum as BIG pushes for global decolonization agenda [PHOTO]

AzerNews · April 15, 2025

The 4th session of the Permanent Forum of Peoples of African Descent has officially begun at the UN Headquarters in New York, focusing on confronting the global legacy of slavery and colonialism, Azernews reports. The forum, established by a UN...

Netanyahu, son take jab at France's Macron over Palestine remarks

Sabah · April 14, 2025

Tensions between Israel and France escalated over the weekend after Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his son, Yair Netanyahu, launched a verbal attack on French President Emmanuel Macron for advocating recognition of a Palestinian...

New in Cruise: Executive Insight, New Terminal and New Ships

Travel Agent Central · April 14, 2025

Last week, more than 3,000 leaders and staff from cruise lines, shipyards, maritime groups, national tourism boards, destinations, supply companies, travel agencies and media gathered at the Miami Beach Convention Center in South Florida for...

Netanyahu supports ‘true Zionist’ son who said 'screw you!' to France’s Macron

Middle East Monitor · April 14, 2025

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu yesterday expressed his support for his son Yair after Yair insulted French President Emmanuel Macron following his announcement that Paris could recognise a Palestinian state as early as June. On...

Endangered Seabird Returns To Pacific Island For First Time In Over 100 Years

IFL Science · January 2, 2025

After invasive rats caused their disappearance from the island of Kamaka over a century ago, Polynesian storm-petrels have now been spotted returning to the area, with the hopes that the site will become a safe haven for the endangered seabirds to...

Record cocaine bust in French Polynesia

RNZ · December 31, 2024

Over 500 Kg of cocaine seized in French Polynesia Photo: OFAST Authorities in French Polynesia have seized a record 524kg of cocaine on board a Spanish-flagged vessel. The operation on Christmas Eve was conducted by the French Navy Overseas...

‘Screw you!’: Netanyahu’s son lashes out at French president over Palestinian state

The Times of Israel · April 13, 2025

Yair Netanyahu, the son of Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, lashed out crudely at French President Emmanuel Macron after he said Paris could recognize a Palestinian state within months. “Screw you!” the younger Netanyahu wrote in English on the...

‘Stop neo-imperialism’: Netanyahu’s son blasts French President Macron on social media

Mathrubhumi · April 13, 2025

Tel Aviv: Yair Netanyahu, the outspoken son of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, sparked controversy on social media after responding to French President Emmanuel Macron’s recent statements supporting potential recognition of a...

Chinese missile lands 'close' to French Polynesia in Pacific

TRT World ·

"It sends a signal to the US and its allies... that China has the military ability to react in the event of any escalation of tensions between the United States and China," said Benjamin Ho, assistant professor at Singapore's S. Rajaratnam School...

French Polynesia MP reacts to Trump election

RNZ · November 7, 2024

Republican candidate Donald Trump is seen with what appears to be blood on his face surrounded by secret service agents as he is taken off the stage at a campaign event at Butler Farm Show Inc. in Butler, Pennsylvania. Photo: Rebecca DROKE / AFP...