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The Week Ahead (Dec. 1 to 7): Macron Visits China, Fed Ends Quantitative Tightening

Putin to visit India, Hong Kong holds Legislative Council election

Caixin Global

France to approve new plans to halt small boats crossing the Channel

Keir Starmer has urged French authorities to intervene before asylum seekers board vessels heading for the UK

The Guardian - UK

France to start intercepting small boats carrying migrants in English Channel after pressure from UK

Policy change follows a letter sent by Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer to French president Emmanuel Macron reportedly saying ‘we have no effective deterrent in the Channel’

Evening Standard

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Military service: what does conscription look like across Europe?

Faced with mounting security challenges, many European countries have reinstated military service, or are considering doing so. The debate has been particularly heated in France, which on Thursday announced the return of a voluntary youth military service.

Radio France Internationale

Trade, tech, Ukraine: What to know about Macron's trip to China

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to land in China on 3 December, with Paris hoping its “strategic dialogue” will help advance key priorities for both the EU and Ukraine.

Euronews

France to introduce voluntary military service amid threat from Russia

Macron says plan to introduce 10 months’ service among 18- and 19-year-olds will help France respond to ‘accelerating threats’

The Guardian - UK

Candace Owens Raises Fresh Claims Against Egyptians, Asks Utah Residents For Footage To Solve Charlie Kirk's Assassination

Despite the defamation lawsuit she's facing, Candace Owens still made new claims against Egyptians. This time, she believes that they flew to Utah before Charlie Kirk's death.

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Macron announces new French voluntary military service to start next summer

France will launch a voluntary military service programme for 18 and 19-year-olds in 2026, aiming to enrol 3,000 participants initially and up to 50,000 by 2035, the French president announced on Thursday.

Euronews

Macron unveils voluntary military service as concerns grow over Russia

President Emmanuel Macron has announced the creation of a voluntary youth military service to start by mid-2026 as France moves to strengthen its armed forces amid rising concern over Russia’s threat beyond the war in Ukraine.

Radio France Internationale

Candace Owens says Macrons ordered her assassination, but provides no evidence

Amid a defamation lawsuit against Candace Owens for claiming that the French First Lady is a man, the far-right commentator is now alleging that the Macrons want her dead.

Euronews

French authorities detain three for suspected Russian espionage activities

French authorities have detained three people for allegedly working for Russian security services and conducting economic espionage under the guise of running a humanitarian organisation.

Euronews

Putin says US peace plan could form basis for end to Ukraine war – as it happened

Putin also repeated his demand for the international community to recognise Russian gains in Ukraine, a strict red line for Kyiv

The Guardian - UK

France to reintroduce military service amid Russian threat

France's military currently comprises around 200,000 active personnel and over 40,000 reservists

The Independent UK

Ukraine-Russia war latest: Kyiv says Zelensky will never give up territory to Putin

Defiant message from Ukraine’s top negotiator follows Putin’s claim that he would not end war unless Kyiv cedes land to Russia

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Euronews

European Parliament calls for an interdiction of social media for teens under 16

The European Parliament adopted Wednesday a proposal calling to ban social media for teenagers under the age of 16 as lawmakers ponder its negative impact on mental health and the politics of online debate.

Euronews

Peace deal should limit Russia's army rather than Ukraine's, says Kaja Kallas

EU foreign ministers met on Wednesday to discuss efforts to end Russia's war on Ukraine. "The focus should be on what kind of concessions we see from the Russian side," High Representative Kaja Kallas said.

The Guardian - UK

European parliament calls for social media ban on under-16s

MEPs pass resolution to help parents tackle growing dangers of addictive internet platforms

The Guardian - UK

As France prepares military expansion, how is Europe beefing up its armies?

European nations are rushing to bolster their defences amid Russia threat and uncertainty of US support

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Euronews

Fact check: Is China using TikTok to 'dumb down' European children?

Macron recently claimed that China offers its children a more educational version of TikTok, while the version available in Europe is designed, in his view, to dull the minds of young people. The Cube compared the content found in both versions of the app.

International Business Times UK

Macron Ends Youth Deployment to Ukraine, Plans to Involve African Resource Instead

Macron ends speculation about French youth sent to Ukraine and outlines a new Africa policy focused on equal partnerships over resource extraction.

International Business Times UK

Candace Owens Shuts Down Show, Accuses French Government of Plotting Her Murder in Dramatic New Conspiracy Claim

Candace Owens halts her show, alleging a French-backed assassination plot tied to Charlie Kirk's death and claiming involvement of foreign operatives.

International Business Times UK

Russia Likely To Reject US-Ukraine Peace Plan As War May Last Through Christmas

Russia is said to reject a new peace plan brokered by the US and Ukraine following the controversial 28-point proposal that would see Ukraine making a lot of concessions.

Euronews

Peace talks: France and UK insist on multinational force for post-war Ukraine

France and the UK have reaffirmed their intention to put boots on the ground once Russia's war on Ukraine is over. "Real rock-solid guarantees are a necessity," said French President Emmanuel Macron.

Euronews

Macron seeks to reassure public as France prepares a new voluntary military service

The French president's comments came ahead of a videoconference meeting of the Coalition of the Willing supporting Ukraine, during which he is expected to discuss the US-proposed peace plan.

The Guardian - UK

US to send envoy to Moscow to discuss proposals to end Ukraine war

Despite recent efforts and White House optimism, recent negotiations have failed to secure a breakthrough on key issues

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