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France positions aircraft carrier for possible mission in Strait of Hormuz

France is moving its aircraft carrier strike group towards the Red Sea as preparations gather pace for a possible French-British maritime security mission in the Strait of Hormuz.

Radio France Internationale

France moves nuclear-powered carrier toward Hormuz in potential mission, as Trump pauses US effort

The French armed forces say that France’s aircraft carrier strike group is moving south of the Suez Canal and into the Red Sea in preparation for a potential future mission as part of a French-British plan for the Strait of Hormuz

The Independent UK

French carrier group moves south of Suez ahead of conditional UK-French Hormuz mission

The carrier’s southward move puts French air assets within range of the strait without entering the Gulf, where the US Navy has been blockading Iranian ports since 13 April.

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Trump and his oil-and-coal oligarchy should face sanctions for their war on the environment

Europe punished Russian billionaires over the war in Ukraine. It should do the same to those abetting an ecocidal regime, says Guardian Europe columnist Alexander Hurst

The Guardian - UK

Emmanuel Macron sings at Armenia state dinner as Nikol Pashinyan joins on drums

French president Emmanuel Macron entertained guest by singing ‘Les Feuilles Mortes’ during a state dinner in Armenia.

The Independent UK

Son of Myanmar's ousted leader appeals to Macron for help in securing proof of life

The military's 2021 takeover prompted widespread public protests, whose violent suppression by security forces triggered an armed resistance that has now led to a state of civil war.

Euronews

Political row as report calls for sweeping cuts to French public broadcasting

Inquiry set up by rightwing politician recommends merging major channels and slashing TV entertainment budgets by 75%

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France positions itself at the heart of Armenia’s pivot to Europe

As the European Union and Armenia laid the groundwork for deeper integration at a landmark summit in Yerevan, France's presence loomed large – diplomatically, economically and culturally.

Radio France Internationale

Macron croons classic ballads at a state dinner in Armenia for the French leader

French President Emmanuel Macron has stolen some of the spotlight from other world leaders in Armenia’s capital this week when he crooned classic ballads including “La Bohème” at a glitzy state dinner

The Independent UK

Kissing babies, singing chansons: Macron touts Armenia’s 'new era,' stealing the show at EPC summit

French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit marked a visible shift for Armenia as he proclaimed “a Europe which goes from Iceland to the Caucasus” while being greeted with adulation — strolling avenues to La Marseillaise, singing Aznavour and receiving a medal to boot.

Euronews

The Latest: Hegseth and Caine say ceasefire between the US and Iran is not over

U.S. forces launched an effort to guide commercial ships through the Strait of Hormuz on Tuesday

The Independent UK

Macron backs Armenia’s pro-Europe PM as re-election campaign draws to close

French president pitches in for Nikol Pashinyan, who faces stiff challenge from pro-Russia parties in vote next month

The Guardian - UK

France condemns 'unacceptable' Iranian strikes on UAE and calls for diplomacy

French President Emmanuel Macron has joined other world leaders in condemning Iranian attacks on the United Arab Emirates, which have thrown the fragile US-Iran truce into jeopardy, and urging both sides to return to diplomacy to bring an end to the Middle East war.

Radio France Internationale

Macron sings Aznavour song as Armenian PM Pashinyan plays drums at official dinner

French President Emmanuel Macron performed Charles Aznavour’s “La Bohème” during an official dinner in Armenia, accompanied by Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan on drums.

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Six takeaways from the European Political Community in Armenia

From Mark Carney's headline-grabbing attendance to Roberta Metsola's sharp rebuke, Euronews breaks down the six takeaways from the European Political Community in Armenia.

Euronews

Armenia tests Moscow’s patience with Zelenskyy visit and EU leaders’ summit

One month before the highly anticipated parliamentary elections, Armenia’s Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan set out the country’s foreign policy trajectory with striking clarity, hosting European leaders, the NATO secretary general, and even Ukraine’s president.

Evening Standard

US denies Iranian claim of missile strike on warship amid Strait of Hormuz standoff

US Central Command denied the claim that a warship was hit by two missiles, as US forces look set to begin ‘Project Freedom’

The Guardian - UK

Radical left Jean-Luc Mélenchon announces 2027 French presidential bid

The controversial leader will seek presidency for the fourth time – despite previously vowing to stand aside

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The Guardian - US

Donald Trump sends warships to break Iran’s strait of Hormuz blockade

US operation announced as ‘Project Freedom’ dramatically raises stakes in conflict

Evening Standard

Sir Keir Starmer warns of ‘tension’ between Trump and Europe at Armenian summit

The Prime Minister, who is pushing for closer UK-EU ties, called for unity among European countries.

Radio France Internationale

Macron calls for coordinated reopening of Hormuz as US initiative draws doubts

French President Emmanuel Macron has urged for a “coordinated” reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, warning that a newly announced US-led initiative lacks clarity and risks further tension in an already volatile region.

Radio France Internationale

Canada joins European summit in Armenia as leaders confront security challenges

European leaders are gathering in the Armenian capital Yerevan, alongside Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney, seeking to steady their footing in an increasingly fraught geopolitical landscape shaped in no small part by an unpredictable White House.

Radio France Internationale

French hard-left politician Mélenchon to stand in 2027 presidential election

Jean-Luc Mélenchon, the leading figure in the hard-left France Unbowed (La France Insoumise) political party, will stand in next year's presidential election, he said on Sunday.

The Guardian - UK

Canada to be first non-European nation at EPC summit as Carney seeks allies

Attendance at European Political Community meeting in Yerevan seen as part of effort to build ties after US rupture

The Guardian - UK

‘Such huge consequences’: pressure mounts on France to act on enslavement reparatory justice

As a Mast of Fraternity and Memory is unveiled in Nantes, calls are growing for Macron to announce framework for discussions

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