Ukrainian leader claims Russian forces have placed explosive-like devices around building, with possible intention of faking attack it will blame on Kyiv

Governing his already-polarized country has become close to impossible for French leader, who is heavily dependent on political allies

Authorities battle nightly looting, rioting for almost a week since 17-year-old killed by officer during a traffic stop, rekindling long-standing accusations of systemic racism

Hundreds attend funeral of Nahal, 17, whose killing by police has triggered four days and nights of unrest; 45,000 police officers deployed nationwide; 2,500 fires set overnight

French leader warns against buying arms 'off the shelf' for a continent-wide missile umbrella after German purchase of Arrow 3 from Israel for Sky Shield Initiative

In call with counterpart Ebrahim Raisi, French president underlines 'security and humanitarian consequences' of drone deliveries to Russia

Weekend sees some 600 members of far-right groups march through city center, even as authorities move to bar anti-government demonstrations where activists bang pots and pans

Vandal sprayed paint on work by Jewish artist Miriam Cahn that is supposed to send message against rape but has been accused of depicting pedophilia

Controversial reforms increases retirement age from 62, despite 3 months of pleas from opposition and unions, who have declared May 1 a national protest daytjcr

Preparing for possible attack on Iran, PM said to have recently held 5 meetings with defense minister, IDF chief of staff, Mossad head, Military Intelligence chief and others