A day after announcing a "historic effort" to rearm France in the face of the threat from Russia, President Emmanuel Macron has showcased his country's military muscle at the July 14th national holiday parade,

A bleeding soldier and a breakaway horse were seen as France celebrated Bastille Day on Monday (July 14) with French President Emmanuel Macron reviewing troops and watching a military parade on the Champs Elysees.

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced $7.6 billion euros in additional military spending over the next two years.

Freedom has never been so threatened, President Emmanuel Macron said, preparing France for an era in which it may no longer be able to count on the U.S.

The French president has announced €6.5 billion in extra military spending in the next two years. He said Europe is under a greater threat than at any point since the end of World War II.