Elon Musk jokes that he slept in car en route to meet Emmanuel Macron after night partying Billionaire Elon Musk was partying in Los Angeles ahead of his meeting with the French president Evening Standard · May 15, 2023
France ‘not getting the credit it should’ for Ukraine support There was an amicable mood between Volodymyr Zelensky and Emmanuel Macron as the two leaders met in Paris on Sunday – a far cry from the diplomatic storm created by Macron’s warning against “humiliating” Russia last year. Analysts say France is still much more cautious than the US and the… France 24 · May 15, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war at a glance: what we know on day 446 of the invasion Zelenskiy visits UK for talks with Sunak as Britain announces it will send hundreds of long-range drones to Ukraine; Russia claims it has downed UK-supplied Storm Shadow missile The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2023
Macron seeks record €13bn in foreign investment at Choose France summit French President Emmanuel Macron is rolling out the red carpet for global CEOs as he aims to secure a record 13 billion euros in investments. Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk is one of more than 200 international business leaders expected Monday at the annual Choose France conference. Radio France Internationale · May 15, 2023
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UK promises attack drones, missiles for Ukraine as Zelensky visits Sunak Britain announced Monday that it would deliver long-range attack drones and air-defence missiles to Ukraine as President Volodymyr Zelensky continued his European tour with talks with UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. The Ukrainian President has met with leaders in Italy, Germany and France in recent days, securing a promise from… France 24 · May 15, 2023
Zelenskyy says he will visit UK on European tour seeking military aid President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will visit Britain on Monday, as the staunch ally of Ukraine prepares to give more military aid in an effort to change the course of the war The Independent UK · May 15, 2023
Macron vows to build back factories, boost France's economy shaken by pension protests French President Emmanuel Macron has ambitions to build factories to boost job creation and make his country's economy more independent The Independent UK · May 15, 2023
France pledges weapons to Ukraine following surprise Zelensky visit France has promised Ukraine dozens more light tanks and armoured vehicles after President Emmanuel Macron met Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky in Paris on Sunday. Earlier, Zelensky was awarded awarded Europe's Charlemagne prize for services towards European unity. Radio France Internationale · May 15, 2023
UK will train Ukraine pilots, Sunak tells Zelenskiy; Russia and Iran appear to be expanding cooperation, US says – as it happened Ukraine president meets British prime minister in UK; Iran has sent more than 400 attack drones to Russia since August, US says The Guardian - AU · May 15, 2023
Russia-Ukraine war – as it happened: Zelenskiy arrives in France to meet Macron after Germany visit Ukrainian president will hold talks with French president over dinner following rip to Berlin The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2023
Zelenskyy to make surprise visit to Paris for talks with French President Macron Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will make a surprise visit to Paris for talks Sunday night with French President Emmanuel Macron, extending a multi-stop European tour that has elicited fresh pledges of additional military support as his country gears up for a counteroffensive against Russian occupation forces The Independent UK · May 14, 2023
Ukraine can defeat Russia by end of year with western help, Zelenskiy says President travels to Berlin to meet German chancellor, who announces new military aid package including Leopard tanks The Guardian - UK · May 14, 2023
Ukraine's Zelenskyy makes surprise visit to Paris for talks with French president Macron President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine is preparing a counteroffensive designed to liberate areas occupied by Russia, not to attack Russian territory, while two Russian commanders are killed in fighting near Bakhmut. ABC News · May 14, 2023
Radio France Internationale · May 13, 2023 Pro-independence leader elected president of French Polynesia Moetai Brotherson, a fierce advocate of independence, has been elected president of France's Pacific territory of French Polynesia for a five-year term.
The Guardian - UK · May 12, 2023 EU tells ministers they must ‘recalibrate’ China policy over support for Russia Josep Borrell says relations will worsen if Xi Jinping does not push Putin to withdraw from Ukraine
The Independent UK · May 12, 2023 Watch live: Macron visits site for new Taiwanese gigafactory plant in northern France French president Emmanuel Macron is today visiting the site of a new 'gigafactory' in Dunkirk, northern France (12 May).
The Independent UK · May 12, 2023 France says 2 citizens held in Iran have been freed from prison, are on way to Paris France's foreign minister says two French citizens imprisoned in Iran have been freed
Reuters · May 12, 2023 Iran frees two French citizens, says Macron Two French citizens, Bernard Phelan and Benjamin Briere, have been freed from detention in Iran, President Emmanuel Macron said on Friday, calling it "a relief".
Radio France Internationale · May 12, 2023 Outrage after Macron urges 'pause' on EU environment regulations French Greens and environmental groups have expressed dismay following calls by French President Emmanuel Macron for Europe to pause its environment regulations so as not to hamper reindustrialisation efforts.
Radio France Internationale · May 12, 2023 Macron hails France's power to woo foreign investors for big industrial projects French president Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to tour an aluminium factory in the northern city of Dunkirk on Friday to hail the region as a symbol of industrial recovery and highlight his country’s growing economic relevance as a venue for foreign investments.
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023 Backlash over plan to force French town halls to display presidential portrait Critics have attacked proposals by members of Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party as ‘a cult of the leader’
The Guardian - UK · May 11, 2023 French leaders warn of toxic rows over immigration after arson attack Yannick Morez, the mayor of Saint-Brevin-les-Pins, resigned after death threats and attack on his home
Radio France Internationale · May 11, 2023 Zambia asks France to use 'influence' to speed up debt restructuring Zambian President Hakainde Hichilema has asked French President Emmanuel Macron to use his global influence to help move forward a long-delayed restructuring of Zambia’s foreign debt, after its default in 2020.
Radio France Internationale · May 11, 2023 French mayor's resignation amid far-right death threats sparks outcry The resignation of a French mayor targeted by the far right over plans to move an asylum-seekers' centre prompted a political outcry Thursday after he faced death threats and an arson attack on his home.