Political and religious leaders around the world pay tribute to Pope Francis Pontiff remembered for his warmth and wit, defending the vulnerable, and championing social justice and the environment The Guardian - UK · Apr 21, 2025
‘A man of the people’: World reacts to the death of Pope Francis World leaders hail legacy of compassion and humility as they mourn the Argentinian pontiff. Al Jazeera · Apr 21, 2025
Pope Francis: A life in pictures Some of the defining images of the life of Pope Francis, the first Latin American and first Jesuit to serve as the Roman Catholic Church’s pontiff. Euronews · Apr 21, 2025
French MPs call on Macron to intervene after Israel cancels visas Israel's government cancelled visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers and local officials two days before they were to start a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Sunday, the group said. They have called on President Emmanuel Macron to intervene in what they describe as "collective punishment". Radio France Internationale · Apr 21, 2025
Macron returns to Mayotte at start of five-day tour of Indian Ocean territories President Emmanuel Macron returned Monday to the French overseas territory of Mayotte, four months after it was devastated by cyclone Chido, to assess the reconstruction of the archipelago. It's the first stop in a five-day tour of the Indian Ocean. Radio France Internationale · Apr 21, 2025
Israel Cancels Visas For French Lawmakers Israel's government cancelled visas for 27 French left-wing lawmakers and local officials two days before they were to start a visit to Israel and the Palestinian territories on Sunday, the group said. International Business Times · Apr 20, 2025
Macron ‘to beat Trump in state visit to UK’ with Starmer looking to forge closer ties with EU The French president is said to have received an invitation from the King to travel to the UK at the end of May The Independent UK · Apr 19, 2025
Macron ‘to make state visit before Trump’ as UK seeks closer ties with Europe The French President is said to have received an invitation from the King to travel to the UK at the end of May, eight years after taking office. Evening Standard · Apr 19, 2025
Does Macron’s pledge on Palestine signal a return to France’s ‘Arab policy’? As pressure mounts ahead of a key UN summit, France is weighing whether to recognise a Palestinian state – a move President Emmanuel Macron says could come within months. The two-state solution has been the guiding principle of French diplomacy in the Middle East for 70 years, and while the… Radio France Internationale · Apr 19, 2025
Trump Official's 'Embarrassing' Comparison of French Palace to Mar-a-Lago Baffles Users: 'Like Comparing McDonald's With Michelin Restaurants' Steve Witkoff compared the French Élysée Palace to Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort in a meeting in France on Friday, inspiring cringes of secondhand embarrassment. Latin Times · Apr 18, 2025
Russia-Ukraine war: Rubio threatens to walk away from peace talks as outline of US minerals deal revealed – as it happened ‘We’re not going to continue with this endeavour for weeks and months on end,’ US secretary of state says The Guardian - UK · Apr 18, 2025
New push to end the war in Ukraine gains ground in Paris talks In a potential breakthrough, US, European and Ukrainian leaders meeting in Paris have hailed a renewed push to end the war in Ukraine as a constructive step toward peace. France said the talks marked the start of a “positive process” and confirmed a follow-up summit in London next week. Radio France Internationale · Apr 18, 2025
Lammy says Russia must accept ‘unconditional ceasefire’ after US-Europe talks The Foreign Secretary travelled to Paris for the first high-level discussions between British, French and White House officials since February. Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025
France Hails 'Positive Process' As Europe, US Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire France on Thursday hailed talks on the Ukraine war between top US and European officials during which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed a US peace plan. International Business Times · Apr 17, 2025
Al Jazeera · Apr 17, 2025 Macron hails Paris talks with top US officials on ending Ukraine war Ukraine’s Zelenskyy urges allies meeting in French capital to exert pressure on Russia to reach a ceasefire deal.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 17, 2025 France to revisit Haiti’s post-slavery reparations two centuries on French President Emmanuel Macron has announced he intends to set up a joint Franco-Haitian commission to examine France's history with its former colony and its impact on the country's development since its independence – notably the demand that Haiti pay France reparations to compensate slave-owners for their losses, in return…
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025 France's president says that making Haiti pay for its independence was unjust French President Emmanuel Macron says it was an injustice imposed on Haiti when it was forced to pay a colossal indemnity in exchange for its independence from France
Euronews · Apr 17, 2025 What should Europe do as Russia gains influence in Africa's Sahel? France was recently asked to leave Chad, and its relations in central and West Africa are increasingly weak. With Russian influence in the region spreading, Euronews asks what is next for Europe in the Sahel.
Evening Standard · Apr 17, 2025 Lammy expected in Paris as Ukraine talks set to continue US secretary of stare Marco Rubio and the president’s special envoy Steve Witkoff have travelled to the French capital for discussions.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 17, 2025 Macron to meet Trump aides in Paris for talks on Ukraine ceasefire US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and a White House envoy were in Paris on Thursday for talks with French President Emmanuel Macron over a ceasefire in Ukraine, as Washington and Europe seek common ground on ending the war. At the same time, Ukrainian officials were also in the French…
International Business Times · Apr 17, 2025 EU Hopes Trump Tariffs Can Nudge Mercosur Deal Past Finish Line The spectre of a transatlantic trade war is also fuelling hopes of a silver lining in Europe: that a commerce deal with four South American countries could get a final green light despite longstanding French opposition.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025 Trump signals support for EU-US trade deal amid mixed messages on Ukraine in Meloni White House visit – as it happened US president says deal will happen but ‘we are in no rush’; Trump and aide send mixed signals of progress on Ukraine minerals deal
The Independent UK · Apr 17, 2025 ‘Drug-dealing scum’ behind string of French prison attacks, claims minister At least nine prison facilities and other affiliated institutions have been attacked
The Guardian - UK · Apr 17, 2025 Macron hosts ‘excellent’ ceasefire talks with top US, European and Ukrainian officials Senior diplomats set to meet again in London next week after ‘very productive’ Paris summit to revive stalled efforts
International Business Times · Apr 16, 2025 Macron To Meet Rubio, Witkoff Amid Transatlantic Tensions French President Emmanuel Macron will on Thursday meet with US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and US envoy Steve Witkoff, the Elysee palace said, as transatlantic tensions soar over the war in Ukraine.