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France's Marine Le Pen sentenced to house arrest, 2027 presidential bid remains uncertain

Marine Le Pen faces house arrest and a ban from public office after a court ruling. This sentence could impact her presidential election bid scheduled for April and May 2027. The case involves allegations of misusing European Parliament funds for fake jobs between 2004 and 2016. Le Pen denies the…

The Times of India

French prosecutors investigate racist abuse of Kylian Mbappé by Paraguayan senator

Celeste Amarilla could face charges after French Football Federation complains about social media posts over World Cup match

The Guardian - UK

Marine Le Pen to run for presidency and appeal against conviction in France’s highest court

French far-right leader announces decision after court orders her to wear ankle tag over embezzlement

The Guardian - UK

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Is Emmanuel Macron Safe? Explosions Near Hotel During Syria Visit Trigger Security Clampdown

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Syria was disrupted by explosions near his hotel in Damascus, though he was unharmed. The visit aimed to support Syria's rebuilding and political reforms

International Business Times UK

Bombs explode near Damascus hotel housing Macron on Syria visit

Blasts did not interrupt French president’s visit but are setback for Syrian leaders’ attempt to project stability

The Guardian - UK

Macron Made His Way To Syria For a Landmark Visit. Explosive Devices Detonated Near His Hotel.

Explosives devices detonated near the hotel in which French President Emmanuel Macron is staying during a visit to Syria.

International Business Times

Macron condemns Paraguayan senator's racist remarks as Mbappé hits back

Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator on Monday for making racist comments about him following France's World Cup victory over Paraguay, calling her "despicable" and "not worthy" of her position.

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'My visit continues': French President Macron after close shave in Syria amid explosions near hotel

French President Emmanuel Macron continued his Syria visit after explosions near his hotel. Two blasts struck central Damascus, wounding at least eighteen people earlier on Tuesday. Macron was unharmed and proceeded with his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Further details indicated two explosive devices detonated near the Four…

The Times of India

Macron tours Damascus' Umayyad Mosque during Syria visit

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Damascus' Umayyad Mosque with Syrian leader Ahmed al-Sharaa and signs the guestbook during his Syria trip.

Euronews

Bombs injure 18 in Damascus as Macron makes historic visit to Syria

Two devices were detonated close to the hotel where French President Emmanuel Macron is staying during his visit to Damascus – the first by a European head of state since Bashar al-Assad's regime fell in 2024.

Radio France Internationale

Explosions rock Damascus as French President Macron visits Syria

Explosions rocked Damascus shortly after French President Emmanuel Macron entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa

The Independent UK

Watch: Explosions near Macron's Damascus hotel as French leader meets Syria's president

Explosions struck central Damascus near President Emmanuel Macron's hotel. The French president proceeded with his scheduled meeting with Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa. Macron is the first EU leader to visit Syria since 2024. His visit focuses on reconstruction and restoring diplomatic engagement. Discussions also covered counterterrorism cooperation and regional security…

The Times of India

Bombs go off near hotel where Macron is staying in Damascus

Macron first major EU leader to visit Syrian capital since Bashar al-Assad was toppled

The Independent UK

Explosions injure four in Syrian capital near French President Emmanuel Macron’s hotel

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Blasts rock near Macron's Damascus hotel as French president meets Syria's Sharaa

Tuesday witnessed explosive detonations near a hotel in Damascus, where French President Emmanuel Macron was supposed to stay. In response, security protocols were tightened, and surrounding roads were sealed. These incidents unfolded while Macron held discussions with Syrian President Sharaa at the presidential palace, representing a significant moment as it…

Euronews

At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syrian officials say

Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel.

France 24

Explosions rock Damascus on second day of Macron's visit to Syria

Explosions ⁠wounded at least 18 people in Damascus on Tuesday as French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Syrian capital, with witnesses reporting smoke rising near a high-end hotel where the leader spent the night. It was the second attack to rock Damascus in a week as new President Ahmad al-Sharaa…

France 24

🔴Live: Will she run for president or not? Marine Le Pen speaks after her appeal trial

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has launched a website ahead of the 2027 presidential election to support her candidacy. Featuring the slogan "For France. The Renaissance," it invites the French people to join her campaign.

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The Guardian - UK

Together in prosaic dreams: anthology reveals Europeans’ anticlimactic subconscious

Collector of dream stories from across continent finds ‘surprising consistency’ in the way they are structured

Euronews

Macron arrives in Syria for first post-Assad visit by western European leader

Macron will meet with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the presidential palace and “engage directly with diverse Syrian people,” his office said.

France 24

Kylian Mbappé condemns Paraguayan senator over 'despicable' racist abuse

Kylian Mbappé condemned a Paraguayan senator on Monday for making racist comments about him after France's World Cup last-16 victory over Paraguay, calling her "despicable" and "not worthy" of her position. The remarks sparked widespread condemnation from French officials, including President Emmanuel Macron.

France 24

France's Macron to hold post-Assad visit to Damascus: Why the Syria stopover?

As Iran buries its late Supreme Leader who was killed last February, Hamas has announced it will disarm. Meanwhile, French President Emmanuel Macron is going to Damascus. The visit will be the first for a French head of state since Nicolas Sarkozy met the deposed President Bachar Al-Assad in 2009.…

The Independent UK

Macron arrives in Syria as first major western leader to visit war-torn country under new leadership

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Syria, becoming the first major western leader to visit since Bashar al-Assad's ouster in 2024

The Independent UK

France awaits decision on whether Le Pen can run for president in judgment that could define country’s future

The far-right politician received a five-year office ban and four-year prison sentence in March 2025

The Independent UK

Trump hurled his tablet across the Oval Office when he couldn’t connect a call with Canada’s Prime Minister: report

Nearly 30 European leaders held a secret emergency meeting about a potential break-up with the US after President Donald Trump returned to office in January 2025, according to a report

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