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'I find you very beautiful': Brigitte Macron ‘slapped’ French President Emmanuel Macron after finding messages with Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani, new book claims

A new French political book alleges First Lady Brigitte Macron slapped President Emmanuel Macron during a 2025 trip to Vietnam after discovering messages with actress Golshifteh Farahani. The author describes their relationship as "platonic," but the book links the incident to a viral video of Brigitte Macron appearing to strike…

The Economic Times

‘A platonic relationship’: Book claims French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged private messages with Iranian actress Golshifteh Farahani

A newly published French political book has sparked controversy after claiming that French President Emmanuel Macron exchanged private messages with Iranian-French actress Golshifteh Farahani as part of what the author describes as a “platonic relationship”. The allegations appear in Un Couple (Presque) Parfait (“An Almost Perfect Couple”), written by journalist…

The Times of India

Did Emmanuel Macron get slapped by his wife Brigitte? New book claims French president once called Iranian actress 'very pretty'

French President Emmanuel Macron has been drawn into fresh controversy after a new book claimed that his wife, Brigitte Macron, slapped him during an official foreign trip last year after allegedly seeing flirty messages on his phone linked to an Iranian-born actress.

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Who is Golshifteh Farahani? Actress Allegedly Exchanged Flirty Messages With France's Emmanuel Macron

A book alleges French President Macron exchanged flirty texts with actress Golshifteh Farahani, leading to a public altercation with First Lady Brigitte Macron. Both parties deny the claims.

International Business Times UK

Brigitte’s slap of Emmanuel ‘sparked when she saw text from actress’

The alleged flirty texts are said to have gone ‘quite far’, a new book on the couple has claimed

The Independent UK

The two words Macron texted an Iranian actress that made Brigitte slap him on a plane, reveals a new book

A new book claims Brigitte Macron's viral 'slap' of her husband, President Emmanuel Macron, occurred after she saw a message from an Iranian actress on his phone. Journalist Florian Tardif alleges the messages were flirtatious, causing a significant argument aboard their plane in Vietnam. Brigitte Macron's representatives have denied this…

The Economic Times

Macron makes cheeky response to King Charles’ ‘speaking French’ jibe at Trump

Macron’s response comes in the context of a fraught and tense relationship with the US president

The Independent UK

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Trump clashes with another European ally as he lashes out at Germany for ‘US humiliation’ jibe

Since launching his war on Iran, the US president’s relationship with transatlantic allies has rapidly deteriorated

The Independent UK

Is Donald Trump Attacking Women He Can't Control? Marjorie Taylor Greene Defends Candace Owens

Marjorie Taylor Greene publicly criticizes Donald Trump, accusing him of hating women he can't control, amid a feud involving Candace Owens and controversial remarks about Brigitte Macron.

International Business Times UK

Brigitte Macron says role as first lady exposed her to ‘darkness of the world’

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The Independent UK

Brigitte Macron says time as French first lady laid bare the ‘wickedness and stupidity’ of the world

Brigitte Macron has faced years of baseless attacks over her gender and sexuality

The Independent UK

Did Candace Owens leave the country because of bankruptcy? Rumors explode amid legal storm

Rumors surrounding Candace Owens have surged online, with viral posts claiming she left the country amid a defamation case linked to Brigitte Macron and possible financial trouble. While these claims remain unverified, they have sparked intense debate across social media. Strong rhetoric, including remarks attributed to Donald Trump, has further…

The Times of India

Trump singles out Hakeem Jeffries and Candace Owens as ‘low IQ’ in latest insults against prominent people of color

Trump shared a doctored image portraying Owens as Time magazine’s ‘Vile Person of the Year’

The Independent UK

"Vile person of the year": Candace Owens targeted by Donald Trump with doctored TIME cover, calls her “low IQ”

Donald Trump reignited his feud with Candace Owens by sharing a doctored magazine cover and calling her “low IQ.” The attack followed criticism of her remarks about Brigitte Macron. Owens responded sharply online, escalating tensions as their public dispute continues to draw attention across political and media circles.

The Times of India

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Latin Times

Laura Loomer Reaches Out to the Macrons in Escalating Feud With Candace Owens

Laura Loomer and Candace Owens, two of the loudest and most combustible voices on the American right, have taken their feud into a new phase, one that now runs through Paris as much as Palm Beach.

International Business Times UK

Is Donald Trump Gay? Candace Owens Questions POTUS' Sexuality After 'Low IQ' Attack

Candace Owens has escalated her feud with Donald Trump by questioning his sexuality on her podcast, after the former president attacked her on Truth Social over claims about Brigitte Macron.

Euronews

Emmanuel Macron meets Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican to discuss global tensions

France’s President Emmanuel Macron met Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on Friday, marking their first official talks and signalling renewed dialogue between France and the Holy See at a time of rising global tensions.

Radio France Internationale

France and South Korea deepen defence cooperation amid Middle East war

French President Emmanuel Macron and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung have agreed to boost defence cooperation and work together to address the economic and energy crises triggered by the war in Iran.

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International Business Times

French President Macron Takes Aim At Donald Trump Over Mockery Of His Marriage: 'Neither Elegant Nor Of a High Standard'

French President Emmanuel Macron took aim at U.S. counterpart Donald Trump over comments he made about his marriage.

The Independent UK

White House deletes video footage from Easter event where Trump was compared to Jesus

Clips from Trump’s closed-door speech are now circulating on social media after the White House deleted the video

The Independent UK

What Trump said about Macron and his wife in ‘unacceptable’ rant

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Radio France Internationale

Macron dismisses Trump's remarks about wife as ‘neither elegant nor appropriate’

French President Emmanuel Macron dismissed remarks by US President Donald Trump about his wife Brigitte, after Trump mocked her and said she “treats him extremely badly” in a video posted online.

Euronews

Trump undermining NATO by creating doubt about US commitment, Macron says

The US president has repeatedly railed against Western partners for not responding to his call to assemble a naval force to help reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz, which has effectively been closed by Tehran.

The Guardian - UK

‘Not up to standard’: Macron criticises Trump after comments about his marriage

Anger in France after US president puts on French accent and mocks Macron during private lunch in Washington

The Times of India

'Neither elegant nor up to standard': Macron ridicules Trump after US President mocks his marriage

French President Macron has sharply criticised Donald Trump's remarks about his marriage, deeming them "neither elegant nor up to standard." Trump's comments, made during a speech and a video, also targeted Nato allies. French political figures across the spectrum have condemned Trump's personal attacks, emphasizing the gravity of global issues.

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