Trump encouraged Macron challenger in phone call, campaign says

Trump encouraged Macron challenger in phone call, campaign says

PARIS – Former US President Donald Trump gave French presidential hopeful Eric Zemmour advice on how to win an election during a 40-minute phone call on Monday, according to the latter’s spokesperson. “Donald Trump told Eric Zemmour ‘never give in, hold on, be brave, it’s tenacity and endurance that end up paying at the end … Read more

Macron heads east on risky peacemaker mission

Macron heads east on risky peacemaker mission

Press play to listen to this article PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron is taking an almighty gamble by styling himself as the world leader who can strike a peace deal with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in a meeting on Monday. If he pulls it off, he’ll be the hero who prevented the invasion … Read more

Prime minister wins big in Portugal’s general election

Prime minister wins big in Portugal’s general election

LISBON — Portuguese Prime Minister António Costa won an overwhelming victory in Sunday’s general election, winning a third straight term, with his Socialist Party securing an absolute majority in parliament. “This is a special night for me,” Costa told the cheering fans. “The Portuguese have confirmed that they want a Socialist Party government for the … Read more