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Trump admits Macron recognized his ‘weakness’

Trump said Macron used his ‘weakness’ to convince him to attend the Group of Seven summit last week

The Independent UK · Jun 24

French Resistance hero and historian Marc Bloch enters France's Pantheon

French Resistance fighter and pioneering historian Marc Bloch entered France's Pantheon on Tuesday, becoming the first historian to receive one of the nation's highest honours. The ceremony comes amid renewed political debate over his anti-nationalist legacy less than a year before France's presidential election.

France 24 · Jun 23

Blood minerals and memory: the Great Lakes in focus

This week, Spotlight on Africa turns to the Great Lakes region. First, a new Global Witness report reveals how coltan is being smuggled out of the Democratic Republic of Congo, amid the ongoing conflict in the east, through Rwanda and on to companies worldwide. Then, artist Grada Kilomba discusses her…

Radio France Internationale · Jun 23

From Évian to Brussels: Inside a whirlwind week of high-stakes diplomacy

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews' Chief Europe Editor, Maria Tadeo, takes readers behind the scenes of a whirlwind week, from Macron's "perfect" G7 in Évian to Costa's call with Russia, which she argues comes with the job.

Euronews · Jun 20

‘Not easy’: Why Trump rushed to sign Iran MoU ahead of Geneva meet, leaving Pakistan red-faced

US President Donald Trump’s push to end the conflict with Iran culminated in an unexpected late-night signing ceremony at the Palace of Versailles, a moment that reflected both the urgency and uncertainty surrounding the agreement. According to CNN, Trump surprised aides and even French President Emmanuel Macron by insisting that…

The Times of India · Jun 20

Europe’s Russia dilemma: Why EU is opening a channel with Moscow despite Ukraine war

European Council President Antonio Costa defended his office's direct diplomatic outreach to Russia, emphasizing the need for communication channels despite the absence of immediate peace talks over Ukraine. While some EU leaders expressed concerns about uncoordinated efforts and maintaining pressure on Moscow, others, like Spain and Ireland, backed the initiative…

The Times of India · Jun 19

Selfie Esteem: Meloni calls out Trump's tall tale about photo

Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni has boldly rejected Donald Trump's assertion that she pleaded for a selfie during a G7 summit, deeming his claims as completely 'fabricated.' She emphasized that neither herself nor Italy resorts to begging. This moment underlines Trump's unique diplomatic style, where he often embellishes relationships with…

The Times of India · Jun 19

'Not our Europe': Macron and Sánchez slam 'ineffective' return hubs for migrants

"I don't know if these are the fundamental principles on which our Europe was built," Emmanuel Macron said as he strongly criticized the increasingly popular project to build return hubs for rejected asylum seekers.

Euronews · Jun 19

Ghana summit charts path from 'recognition to action' on slavery reparations

Ghana is seeking to turn growing international support for slavery reparations into concrete action. As a three-day summit in the country concludes on Friday, African and Caribbean leaders are due to adopt a declaration setting out the next steps.

Radio France Internationale · Jun 19

EU leaders split over diplomatic contact with Russia

EU leaders are mixed over an attempt by European Council President Antonio Costa to contact the Kremlin while the war in Ukraine drags on.

AAP · Jun 19