In duelling Paris rallies, Le Pen condemns ‘witch-hunt’, counterprotests The far-right politician rallies supporters after being found guilty of embezzling European Parliament funds. Al Jazeera · Apr 6, 2025
France's Macron to hold Gaza summit with Egyptian, Jordanian leaders French President Emmanuel Macron will hold a trilateral summit on the situation in Gaza with Egypt President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi and Jordan's King Abdullah II on Monday and Tuesday. This comes as Israel steps up its new offensive against the Palestinian militant group Hamas and renews strikes on Hezbollah in… Radio France Internationale · Apr 6, 2025
French FM in Algeria to reset bilateral relations French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot is in Algiers on Sunday, at the invitation of the Algerian government, to plan ways to shore up bilateral relations which have been strained in recent months. Radio France Internationale · Apr 6, 2025
France's Far-right, Leftwingers Rally Supporters After Le Pen Conviction France's far right planned to rally supporters on Sunday after their leader Marine Le Pen was convicted of embezzlement and banned from public office, a move that set the country's political scene alight ahead of 2027 presidential elections. International Business Times · Apr 6, 2025
Starmer to declare end of globalisation while Trump’s tariff war rages Prime minister argues that tariffs show Britain must ‘move further and faster’ in cutting red tape to boost economic growth The Independent UK · Apr 6, 2025
France's political parties hold rival rallies in the name of democracy France's far right held a rally on Sunday to show support for their figurehead Marine Le Pen, who was this week convicted of embezzlement and banned from public office. At the same time, members of France's left wing alliance called for a demonstration in defence of the justice system, while… Radio France Internationale · Apr 6, 2025
Ukraine war briefing: Russian missile attack on Kyiv injures three and triggers air alert Kyiv mayor warned residents not to leave their shelters, as all of Ukraine was placed under an air alert. What we know on day 1,138 The Guardian - AU · Apr 6, 2025
Israeli attacks on Gaza kill at least 30 as ground assault expands Medical sources say six killed in an Israeli air strike on Khan Younis and six others in a raid on Beit Hanoon. Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2025
Starmer pledges to ‘do everything necessary’ to protect UK amid tariffs fallout The Prime Minister pledged to ‘turbocharge plans that will improve our domestic competitiveness’. The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025
British and French military chiefs discuss plans to build on ‘formidable capabilities’ of Ukrainian army in peacekeeping talks The defence secretary will hold further talks of the ‘coalition of the willing’ next week The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025
Healey to convene next ‘coalition of the willing’ meeting next week John Healey will host defence ministers in Brussels alongside his French counterpart. Evening Standard · Apr 5, 2025
Starmer and Macron discuss tariff ‘concerns’ Sir Keir Starmer’s conversation with Mr Macron was the latest in a series of calls with world leaders following Mr Trump’s announcement on Wednesday. The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025
Voices: Tone it down, Macron – men drowning in fragrance is a total turnoff COMMENT: Whether you’re the president of France or a teenage boy, drenching yourself in any kind of scent just isn’t the one, writes Olivia Petter The Independent UK · Apr 5, 2025
Brussels, my love? Europe's declarations of independence In this edition of our weekly talk show, participants discuss the EU's attempts to reach strategic autonomy, the impact of Trump's tariffs on the global economy and the debate about how many seats the European Parliament should have. Euronews · Apr 5, 2025
Radio France Internationale · Apr 4, 2025 As Europe pours money into defence, reliance on US remains a sticking point Tensions with the United States are rising as Europe draws up plans to spend hundreds of billions of euros on defence. EU leaders say the bloc must prepare to rely less on American military support, but Washington has warned against shutting US arms makers out of future contracts. Analysts say…
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 Macron’s ‘industrial levels’ of fragrance overpowering aides in Elysee Palace, book claims French president uses copious amounts of Dior Eau Sauvage as a way of asserting his power, says former aide
The Independent UK · Apr 4, 2025 Faced with Trump's new tariff, French wine producers expect rough times ahead France’s wine producers are deeply concerned that the 20% tariff slapped by President Donald Trump will deal a severe blow to the sector that relies on the U.S. as its top market
Radio France Internationale · Apr 4, 2025 French industry leaders back Macron’s call to freeze US investments As transatlantic trade tensions flare over new US tariffs, French President Emmanuel Macron has urged companies to freeze US investments in order to protect France’s economic interests and rally European unity.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 4, 2025 France warns of military conflict if nuclear talks with Iran collapse France this week warned that failure to reach a nuclear agreement with Iran could lead to war, further raising tensions in an already volatile region.
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 French President Macron urges suspension of US investments after Trump tariffs Macron argues European investments in America ‘should be suspended until things are clarified ‘
The Independent UK · Apr 3, 2025 Sweeping Trump tariffs shock global economy, drawing threats and calls for talks Tariff hikes announced by U.S. President Donald Trump have provoked dismay, threats of countermeasures and calls for further negotiations to make trade rules fairer
International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025 With Tariff War, Trump Also Reshapes How US Treats Allies Japan and Taiwan promised billions in investment. Trump acknowledged the investment in his remarks but said that Taiwan "took all of our computer chips and semiconductors" and announced 32 percent tariffs on its exports.
International Business Times · Apr 3, 2025 Macron Calls For Suspension Of Investment In US Until Tariffs Clarified French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday called for a suspension of investment in the United States until Donald Trump's "brutal and unfounded" new tariffs against Europe and the rest of the world were clarified.
Euronews · Apr 3, 2025 Macron lashes out against Trump's 'brutal' tariffs, calls for a pause in investment The European Union 'must not rule out anything' to retaliate against the so-called Liberation Day tariffs, Emmanuel Macron said.
Radio France Internationale · Apr 3, 2025 Macron meets industry heads as Trump tariffs shake key French sectors French President Emmanuel Macron was on Thursday meeting with the heads of sectors hit by new US tariffs on European Union goods. The 20 percent import tax, announced by President Donald Trump, will hit major French exports including aeronautics, wine and luxury items.