The Latest Breaking News from Emmanuel Macron

French government bans fireworks for Bastille Day after days of violent riots

France has banned the sale, possession and transport of fireworks ahead of Bastille Day on July 14, in response to the violent riots held nationwide last month over the death of Nahel Merzouk

Daily Mirror · Jul 9, 2023

French weekly JDD still on strike, calls President Macron for help

The editorial staff of the JDD is on strike for 16 days against the appointment of far-right editor Geoffroy Lejeune (ex-Valeurs Actuelles). In an open letter, they call on Emmanuel Macron to “seize as soon as possible” questions of independence of the press.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 9, 2023

Paul Keating labels Nato chief a ‘supreme fool’ and ‘an accident on its way to happen’

Former PM’s extraordinary statement relates to the Nato head’s push to increase ties with Asia

The Guardian - AU · Jul 9, 2023

Co-development rather than co-production will be focus of India-France ties, sources say

Co-development, rather than co-production, will be the focus of India-France ties, as the two countries prepare to mark 25 years of their strategic partnership next week, when Prime Minister Narendra Modi travels to Paris to attend France’s National day parade.

The Hindu · Jul 6, 2023

Tour de France: Tadej Pogacar claws back time with victory at Cauterets-Cambasque

Hindley drops down overall standings as Vingegaard moves into maillot jaune

Cycling News · Jul 6, 2023

Macron says France needs to address causes of unrest prompted by police killing of teen

French President Emmanuel Macron called for order and calm and efforts to address the roots of several days of unrest around the country sparked by the police killing of a 17-year-old boy

The Independent UK · Jul 6, 2023

How the death of Nahel M. inflamed an already embattled France

The events that have shaken France since the June 27 death of young Nahel M., shot by the police during a traffic stop, come during the “100 days” of appeasement announced on April 17 by President Emmanual Macron after his government forced through his controversial pension-reform law.

The Conversation · Jul 6, 2023

Zelensky says Russia has planted explosives on Ukraine nuclear plant

Evacuation warning issued as Kremlin warns of ‘catastrophic’ consequences if there is sabotage in Zaporizhzhia

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Where are the riots in France and why are they happening?

The shooting of the 17-year-old teenager has sparked outrage in a number of cities

The Independent UK · Jul 5, 2023

Macron announces emergency bill 'to speed up reconstruction' after riots

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced an "emergency bill" to speed up the reconstruction of towns affected by riots over the past week following the killing of a 17-year-old at a traffic stop near Paris.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 5, 2023