The Latest Breaking News from Emmanuel Macron

A diplomatic rift is deepening between Iran and Western powers following Tehran’s suspension of cooperation with the UN nuclear watchdog and rising tensions over its director’s safety.

The novelist’s case has united European lawmakers, who have demanded Sansal's release. His case has raised alarm over freedom of expression in Algeria, and his supporters now hope military-backed President Abdelmadjid Tebboune will grant a pardon on Saturday, when Algeria marks Independence Day.

Macron also urged support - and a rethinking - of the World Trade Organization to bring it in line with goals to fight inequality and climate change.

Tehran has rejected request for Rafael Grossi to visit nuclear facilities bombed by Israel and US during conflict.

With a looming trade war and an uneasy diplomatic relationship with US President Donald Trump, members of the US Democratic party insist that a strong partnership between Washington and Brussels is more crucial than ever.

On 2 July, the European Commission is due to present its proposal for a 90% reduction in CO2 emissions by 2040. France is already opening the debate and determining its priorities for future climate policy.

Algerian authorities have sentenced a prominent French sports journalist to seven years in prison for "glorifying terrorism", media rights campaigners RSF have said, denouncing the verdict as "nonsensical". Christophe Gleizes, who contributes to the So Foot magazine, will file an appeal on Monday.

French President Emmanuel Macron and Madagascar’s President Andry Rajoelina will meet in Paris on Monday to discuss the future of the long-disputed Scattered Islands – a chain of uninhabited islets in the Indian Ocean with big geopolitical, ecological and symbolic value.

The French president has pledged firm support for Armenia’s democratic leadership as the country tackles internal unrest and pursues reconciliation with its neighbours.