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British PM Sunak discussed Channel migration with France's Macron, Downing Street says

Britain's new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and French President Emmanuel Macron discussed the issue of clandestine migration across the English Channel in their first telephone conversation since Sunak took office, the British government said.

Reuters

France's Macron visits military sites, touts arms production

Touting France’s military prowess, President Emmanuel Macron has visited a Caesar cannon firing range and missile testing facility along with his army minister

The Independent UK

Who was Pierre Soulages? – the French abstract artist who loved to paint it black

Soulages was one of France’s most financially successful living artists

Evening Standard

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The French-Algerian war: 60 years on, what is behind France's reconciliation agenda?

If you cross the Seine in the centre of Paris at the iconic Pont Saint-Michel and walk along the promenade, you may glimpse a small plaque on your way towards the steps that lead down to the riverbank. Placed not on the actual bridge itself, but on a wall to…

The Conversation

Vladimir Putin ‘rehearsed sinking Britain and obliterating US' in nuclear missile test

The Kremlin dictator oversaw his rehearsal for “massive nuclear strikes” by land, sea and air yesterday like a Bond villain, with reports that the UK was one of the primary targets

Daily Mirror

France's Macron promises fair measures to 'protect the weakest' amid crises

French President Emmanuel Macron promised on Wednesday to "protect the weakest" in the face of the country's multiple crises, by supporting purchasing power and small businesses hit by rising energy prices. He also addressed the contentious issue of retirement age, saying he was willing to envisage 64 years instead of…

Radio France Internationale

Macron, Scholz play down tensions in 'friendly', 'constructive' meeting

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz held a "friendly" and "constructive" conversation over lunch Wednesday, Paris and Berlin said, after the relationship suffered some bruising in recent weeks over a number of issues including energy and defence.

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'Live longer, work longer': Macron vows to raise French retirement age to 65

French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Wednesday to implement a pension reform that would eventually push up the retirement age by three years to 65, making younger generations work longer.

France 24

France's Macron vows to implement contested pension changes

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to implement contested pension changes that will make younger generations work longer

The Independent UK

As PM Rishi Sunak takes the reins in Britain, hopes for improved France-UK relations

UK-France relations have been marked by tensions ever since Brexit, whether over fishing rights or submarine deals. Will new Prime Minister Rishi Sunak improve relations with Britain’s neighbour and ally across the Channel – and notably French President Emmanuel Macron? We take a look at some of the key similarities,…

France 24

Germany first? Scholz accused of disloyalty by France and EU partners

This Wednesday saw a working lunch between Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz – a meeting stripped of fanfare and followed up with no press conference, simply a laconic tweet from the German side. Just how badly is Europe's Franco-German motor misfiring? Germany has decided to go solo on energy security…

France 24

French-German friendship ‘still alive’ as Macron meets Scholz amid tensions

Two leaders under pressure to repair relations after rifts over defence, energy and China

The Guardian - UK

Macron, Scholz plaster over differences with smiles and a handshake

French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz met in Paris with smiles and a handshake on Wednesday, but ignored questions on their faltering relationship as they headed into the Elysee Palace.

Reuters

Poland says book given to pope by Macron wasn't WWII plunder

Poland’s culture minister has rejected speculation that a rare book given to Pope Francis by French President Emmanuel Macron earlier this week might have been looted from Poland during World War II

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Book gifted by Macron to pope was never Nazi plunder, authorities say

A rare book gifted by French President Emmanuel Macron to Pope Francis was never plundered by the Nazis, its seller and authorities in Warsaw said on Wednesday, after Polish media speculated that it might have been stolen during World War Two.

Reuters

Analysis-Behind facade of unity, Franco-German relations falter as crises mount

When Germany unveiled a 200 billion euro ($200 billion) package to shield its industry and consumers from soaring energy prices, its government failed to notify neighbouring France beforehand, leaving French President Emmanuel Macron seething in private.

France 24

French, German leaders to meet in Paris to discuss diverging policy stances

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to meet with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz in Paris on Wednesday, amid divergences between the two neighbors and key European Union allies over EU strategy, defense and economic policies.

Radio France Internationale

French citizen’s convention to consider allowing assisted suicide, euthanasia

In a step towards modifying end-of-life laws, the French government is convening a citizen’s convention of 150 randomly chosen people to debate the subject and suggest possible legislative changes.

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The Independent UK

French, German leaders to meet in Paris amid diverging views

French President Emmanuel Macron is scheduled to meet in Paris with German Chancellor Olaf Scholz amid divergences between the two neighbors and key European Union allies over EU strategy, defense and economic policies

The Independent UK

UK support for Ukraine ‘as strong as ever’, Sunak tells Zelensky in call

On Tuesday evening the new Prime Minister said the UK’s support would be “steadfast” under his leadership.

Reuters

Pope appeals to politicians to avert threat of nuclear war over Ukraine

Pope Francis, comparing the current world situation to the Cuban missile crisis 60 years ago, on Tuesday led leaders of world religions in a peace appeal to politicians to avert the threat of nuclear war over Ukraine.

The Independent UK

World leaders call for cooperation as they congratulate Sunak on appointment

Topics from climate change to the Northern Ireland Protocol are all in Mr Sunak’s in-tray as he takes up his new role on the world stage.

The Independent UK

Zelensky ready to ‘strengthen strategic partnership’ with UK as Sunak becomes PM

The Ukrainian President tweeted his congratulations to Mr Sunak on Tuesday.

Salon

Progressives, it's time to unite

Think the Democrats are disappointing? You're right. But that's no excuse for allowing actual fascists to win

Radio France Internationale

Emotion and dignity as crowds gather to say farewell to murdered Lola

Hundreds have attended the funeral of murdered 12-year-old Lola in her mother's northern French hometown of Lillers.

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