…its finances, six months ahead of elections to replace centrist President Emmanuel Macron, with the far right leading in opinion polls. The high school student movement that began with youths protesting over learning conditions has coincided with widespread anger over the rising cost of living and inequality, which cul…

…is heading to presidential elections in April and May to choose a successor to Emmanuel Macron, who is reaching his two-term limit. The interior ministry said police responded to 75 fires during Saturday’s protests, adding that 24 shops were looted. “Several investigations have been opened,” it said in a statement, wit…

…French presidency condemned as a “racist terrorist attack”. French President Emmanuel Macron visited the working-class town of Trappes southwest of Paris, where a gunman opened fire earlier in the day in an attack suspected of having targeted people of foreign origin. This was a “racist, terrorist attack”, said the Ely…

…in recent years, just six months before the election to replace President Emmanuel Macron. Images of clashes, mobs looting stores and public buildings set ablaze circulated around the world, prompting several countries, including the United States, China and Germany, to issue travel advisories for their citizens in Fra…

…and clapped to pounding drums, breaking into chants calling for President Emmanuel Macron to resign and denouncing the far right ahead of presidential elections next year. – ‘I don’t have a future’ – But beneath the festive atmosphere, some of the young protesters struck a bleaker note. Fidele, 15, who had come with Ya…

Brigitte Macron's 42-year-old daughter dating 22-year-old man years after her mother married man decades her junior France First Lady, Brigitte Macron, dated France President Emmanuel Macron when he was still a teenager and she was age 40, before going on to marry him years later. Now Brigitte's daughter is following i…

…the executive branch reiterated its commitment to the initiative. President Emmanuel Macron tasked Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu with revising the draft proposal "as quickly as possible," with the objective of implementing a legally sound framework by spring 2027.The legal challenge reflects a broader global debate…

…of the freedom of expression of a journalist," Piwnica said.French President Emmanuel Macron has previously questioned Fedorova's role as a journalist. In 2017, he said media outlets spreading "defamatory falsehoods" should be regarded as "instruments of influence" rather than journalists. Asked about Fedorova in June,…

…France lost the FIFA World Cup final to Argentina, French President Emanuel Macron personally embraced the players, encouraging them to be proud of their outstanding display. The players and officials didn’t bring down the stadium, nor did they turn the presentation ceremonies into a showpiece of crass moral ineptitude…

…city flanked by tourist havens and world-renowned vineyards. French President Emmanuel Macron asked the army on Friday to mobilise to help contain the worst wildfire the country has ever seen after seeking European Union help, as a local official warned the blaze was heading towards Bordeaux. Authorities ordered the ev…

…have questioned his mandate and called for a snap election. French President Emmanuel Macron, one of several European leaders whom Burnham also spoke to on the phone, sent congratulations, urging him to “give new momentum to the partnership” with the European Union. AFP The post New UK PM Burnham stamps authority with…

…to end their lives, fulfilling a key social reform pledge by President Emmanuel Macron.The measure, adopted by the National Assembly, would make France one of a small number of countries to permit assisted dying, pending approval by the Constitutional Council.Reacting to the vote, Macron said the legislation fulfilled…

…work on Ukraine and commitment to NATO. Starmer, along with French President Emmanuel Macron, has helped lead efforts to establish a peacekeeping force aimed at deterring Russia in the event of a peace deal. On Monday, Britain joined the European Union’s 90-billion-euro ($103 billion) support loan for Ukraine. AFP The…

French President Emmanuel Macron will undertake a State visit to Nigeria this Fall, the French Ambassador to Nigeria and ECOWAS, Marc Fonbaustier, has announced, describing the trip as an opportunity for both countries to review their growing strategic partnership and chart a new course for future cooperation. Fonbaust…

…senator will take the appropriate legal measures," he added. French President Emmanuel Macron publicly expressed support for Mbappé following what he described as racist attacks, while Paraguayan President Santiago Peña distanced himself from the senator's remarks, stating that they do not reflect the values of Paragua…

…in two bomb attacks in Damascus, near a hotel where visiting French President Emmanuel Macron was staying. Sharaa visited Washington in November last year seeking financial support for Syria. But last month, he refused calls from Trump to intervene militarily in neighbouring Lebanon against the pro-Iranian group Hezbol…

…key role in preventing further escalation of the conflict. It is reported that President Macron's government was displeased with the clear rapprochement between Niger and Benin, where French armed forces are still stationed. Fearing that further strengthening of relations between Niamey and Cotonou would lead to the wi…

…played a key role in preventing further escalation of the conflict. It is reported that Macron’s government was displeased with the clear rapprochement between Niger and Benin, where French armed forces are still stationed. Fearing that further strengthening of relations between Niamey and Cotonou would lead to the wit…

The French president stood up during a conference in Kenya to tell the audience to quieten down, saying it was "impossible" for speakers to be heard.

…it was signed.President Donald Trump arrives for a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the independence of the United States at the Chateau de Versailles in Versailles France on June 17, 2026. (Photo by Bastien Ohier / Hans Lucas / AFP via Getty Images)Hans Lucas/AFP via G…