11:33

E3 and Iran

France, Germany and Britain are likely to trigger UN sanctions on Iran amid nuclear concerns

Britain, France and Germany are likely to trigger United Nations sanctions on Iran on Thursday over its nuclear programme according to sources, while giving Tehran 30 days to make commitments. Inspectors have returned for the first time since June, as talks have yet to yield concrete agreements.

09:35

Zelenskyy-Putin

Macron: Zelenskyy-Putin meet agreed, U.S. sanctions envisaged if Russia proves insincere

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday (August 18) said that a Zelenskyy-Putin meeting had been agreed upon during a multilateral meeting held in Washington with Donald Trump, Zelenskyy and several EU leaders.

18:37

Ukraine-U.S.

Macron says Trump wants Ukraine involved in territory talks with Russia

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Wednesday that U.S. President Donald Trump has stressed Ukraine must have a seat at the table in any negotiations over territory as part of a ceasefire deal with Russia.

12:54

UK-France

UK starts sending migrants back to France

Migrant returns from Britain to France are expect to start within days, after the ratification of a new deal aimed at curbing small boat crossings, UK officials said.

13:42

Palestinian sovereignty

EXPLAINER: Why is France recognising Palestinian state, and could other countries follow?

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will officially recognise Palestinian state, making it the first G7 nation and permanent United Nations Security Council member to take such a step.

05:00

Newshour

Newshour | Macron’s Palestine Bombshell: Paris Breaks Ranks with West

01:21

Trump

Trump dismisses Macron’s Palestinian statehood recognition plan

Trump rejected Macron’s plan to recognize a Palestinian state at the UN.

18:21

Trump- Macron

Trump dismisses Macron's UN plan on Palestine

U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday dismissed French President Emmanuel Macron’s intention to recognize a Palestinian state at the upcoming United Nations General Assembly in September.

13:21

Israel–Palestine

UK supports France's stance for two-state solution in Israeli–Palestinian conflict

France’s President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France will formally recognise the State of Palestine at the upcoming session of the UN General Assembly in September 2025. The UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer also expressed his support to a two-state solution as a path for lasting peace.

00:02

France military spend

Macron announces €6.5 billion extra military spending, aims to double defence budget

France will increase its military spending by an additional €6.5 billion over the next two years amid rising global threats. French President Emmanuel Macron made the announcement on Sunday.

17:00

World News

UK, France to boost defence relationship, pledge nuclear cooperation

Britain and France have agreed to procure additional highly lethal Storm Shadow cruise missiles and accelerate development of their replacement, under a renewed defence agreement signed today.

06:55

France and UK

Macron urges UK and France to reduce reliance on U.S. and China in rare Westminster address

French President Emmanuel Macron called on Britain and France to “de-risk” their economies from U.S. and Chinese influence during an historic address to the UK parliament on Tuesday, signalling a renewed push for closer European cooperation.

18:49

World News

King Charles hosts Macron in symbolic post-Brexit state visit

King Charles warmly welcomed French President Emmanuel Macron for the first state visit by an EU leader since Brexit, marking a symbolic reset in UK–France relations amid plans for deeper cooperation on defense, energy, and migration.

16:37

World News

President Macron to make historic state visit to UK, hosted by King Charles III

UK's King Charles III is to host the French president, Emmanuel Macron, on a state visit to the UK starting on Tuesday, 8th July.

02:45

World News

Macron urges balance in U.S.-EU trade talks as bloc renews Russia sanctions

European Union leaders renewed economic sanctions on Russia for another six months on Thursday and reviewed the latest U.S. trade proposals during a summit in Brussels.

11:00

French Touch music

Macron wants UNESCO status for French Touch electronic music

French President Emmanuel Macron is pushing for 'French Touch' electronic music to be recognized by UNESCO as an intangible cultural heritage—putting it on par with Berlin techno, Jamaican reggae, and Irish harp traditions.

01:35

World News

Pezeshkian to Macron: Rights can’t be taken away by force

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said Saturday that nations' rights under international law “cannot be taken away through war and threats,” during a phone call with French President Emmanuel Macron.

06:48

G7 leaders arrive

G7 leaders arrive in Canada with Israel-Iran conflict topping agenda

World leaders are gathering in Calgary in Canada for the G7 summit, where the escalating Israel-Iran conflict is set to dominate discussions.

03:25

Greenland's sovereignty

Macron pledges support for Greenland's sovereignty

French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to support Greenland, saying the Arctic island is not for sale and warning of growing "predatory ambition" toward the region.

11:36

World News

Macron and Meloni pledge stronger EU ties after recent tensions

French President Emmanuel Macron and Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni met in Rome on Tuesday, pledging to strengthen cooperation on key European and international issues following weeks of public friction over Ukraine, trade, and relations with the United States.

17:34

world news

China slams Macron’s Taiwan-Ukraine comparison as 'double standard'

China has strongly criticised French President Emmanuel Macron's remarks linking Ukraine and Taiwan, calling them a “double standard” and insisting the two issues are not comparable.

10:20

World News

Meloni to host Macron for talks in Rome on 3 June

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni will welcome French President Emmanuel Macron to Rome on 3 June for bilateral and international discussions, her office confirmed.

08:46

World News

Macron and Prabowo discuss defence deals and mining cooperation in Jakarta

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to meet Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto in Jakarta to discuss strengthening defence cooperation and mining partnerships between the two countries.

00:15

World News

France takes step toward legalizing assisted dying as lawmakers pass key bill

French lawmakers on Tuesday approved a landmark bill to legalize assisted dying, moving the country closer to joining a growing number of nations that allow terminally ill individuals to end their lives under strict conditions.