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Cho heads to G7 as Cheonghae Unit expansion puts Hormuz, US security talks in focus

Foreign Minister Cho Hyun departed for France on Sunday to attend a Group of Seven foreign ministers' meeting, with attention turning to whether he will meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio to discuss South Korea's expanded naval mission near the Strait of Hormuz and stalled bilateral security consultations. A mee…

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Iran tells Russia talks with US without guarantees won't end conflict, report says

Iran tells Russia talks with US without guarantees won't end conflict, report says Iran’s ambassador to Moscow Kazem Jalali has said Iran and Russia have discussed strengthening military and security cooperation, with Tehran stressing that talks with the US could not end the conflict without credible guarantees, acc…

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Ukraine war briefing: Russia ramping up attacks to ‘pressure’ Kyiv at trilateral talks, Zelenskyy says

President urges US for support, saying ‘Ukraine must not be left to face this alone’ as barrage plunges cities into darkness. What we know on day 1,719Volodymyr Zelenskyy has accused Russia of intensifying strikes across the country to put pressure on Kyiv at upcoming talks after an overnight barrage triggered power…

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New mass protests in France as police seek to thwart banned rally

Tens of thousands of people were set to protest across France Saturday in a new show of anger against the government with Paris police imposing strict security to prevent an unauthorized gathering close to the Elysee Palace. The protests mark the fourth weekend in a row of demonstrations, which have burst on the sce…

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La Bohème review – Opera Australia’s new take on Puccini is a lush frenzy of visual excess

Regent theatre, MelbourneDirector Constantine Costi has transformed Paris into a medieval panopticon worthy of Ken Russell, but the lavish opulence makes way for genuine emotionGet our weekend culture and lifestyle emailThe world of opera can sometimes resemble a very posh if slightly deranged merry-go-round: a madd…

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French ships may escort pro-Palestinian civilian flotillas, Mélenchon says

French ships may escort pro-Palestinian civilian flotillas, Mélenchon says France's far-left presidential contender Jean-Luc Mélenchon has said that French ships will, if necessary, escort flotillas of citizens as he vowed "direct action" to come to the aid of the Palestinians, both against the genocide in Gaza and …

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"Next Chapter Of Chaos Is Coming": Look To France As America's Left Already Telegraphs Their Plan

"Next Chapter Of Chaos Is Coming": Look To France As America's Left Already Telegraphs Their Plan French trade unions are now coordinating nationwide strikes amid an ongoing far-left revolution, lawfare against right-wing leader Jair Bolsonaro following socialist President Lula's runoff victory in Brazil, and Poland…

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