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Ukraine war briefing: Putin accused of ‘reckless nuclear brinkmanship’ in Oreshnik missile strike on Kyiv

Russia’s deadly attack condemned across Europe; Macron warns Belarusian leader Lukashenko to stay out of the war, source says. What we know on day 1,552

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'Reckless escalation': Europe condemns Russia’s use of 'Oreshnik' missile

Russia’s use of the “Oreshnik” missile has drawn international attention. According to Moscow, the intermediate-range missile is capable of striking targets across large parts of Europe.

Euronews

‘Are they your real teeth?’ How TV’s best – and most gloriously blunt – chatshow ripped up the rulebook

As Rylan Clark takes the final hot seat on The Assembly, the makers tell all about this revolutionary show. Where else would a politician be driven to tears? Or Stephen Fry be asked about his sexual proclivities?

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France’s youngest PM to run for president

MUR-DE-BARREZ, France - Former prime minister Gabriel Attal said on Friday he would run for president of France year when Emmanuel Macron steps down, becoming the second prominent centrist to challenge the far right.

Bangkok Post

Irish premier asks Pope for ‘every effort’ on redress for historical abuse

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said Pope Leo XIV was ‘very clear and frank’ that the Church needs to support survivors of abuse.

Evening Standard

France's Macron announces €1.5 billion for quantum computing, advanced microchips

On Thursday, President Donald Trump's administration unveiled plans to take $2 billion in equity stakes across nine quantum-computing companies to secure U.S. leadership in the technology that is set to become the next frontier after AI.

The Economic Times

Macron opens debate on reparations for France’s role in slave trade

President Emmanuel Macron has said the “immense” issue of reparations for France’s role in the transatlantic slave trade must be addressed, but warned against “false promises” as demand grows for formal discussion on addressing the legacy of enslavement.

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The far right is surging in France, Germany and parts of Europe. What will this mean for Ukraine?

In recent local elections in the United Kingdom and Australia, right-wing populism has appeared to be on the march. Support has surged for the Reform UK and One Nation parties.

The Conversation

Anutin departs for France

Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron during a seven-day trip to France that began on Thursday, aiming to boost French investment in Thailand.

Bangkok Post

Macron backs symbolic repeal of France's slavery laws, warns against 'false promises' on reparations

President Emmanuel Macron endorsed repealing centuries-old royal decrees that codified slavery in French colonies on Thursday, calling their continued existence “an offence” to the Republic. Marking 25 years since France recognised slavery as a crime against humanity, Macron also reopened debate on reparations.

France 24

France confronts enduring legacy of slavery, 25 years on from Taubira Law

France is commemorating the 25th anniversary of the Taubira Law, landmark legislation that recognised the transatlantic slave trade and slavery as crimes against humanity – amid renewed debate over reparations and the legacy of colonialism.

Radio France Internationale

Flotilla video has ‘accelerated’ mood in EU for action against Israel – Martin

Taoiseach Micheal Martin said there was ‘a lot of anger’ across the EU at the treatment of flotilla activists.

Evening Standard

Flotilla video that ‘shocked the world’ accelerates calls for EU action against Israel

Footage showed some people kneeling on the ground in tightly packed groups with their hands tied behind their backs

The Independent UK

Macron says France must address issue of reparations for its role in slave trade

French president’s use of term comes as demand grows for formal discussion on addressing legacies of enslavement

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Bangkok Post

Anutin urged to seek French president’s help with Cambodia

People’s Party leader Natthaphong Ruengpanyawut has suggested that Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul consider inviting French President Emmanuel Macron to visit Thailand, saying such a visit could help facilitate dialogue on Thai-Cambodian issues.

Euronews

Pro-Kremlin actors launch large scale disinformation campaign targeting Armenia's elections

For several months, Armenia has been the target of a wide-ranging Russian disinformation campaign ahead of its parliamentary elections in early June. Researchers say the operation is among the most extensive in recent years. The Cube examines how and why false claims have been circulating.

The Guardian - UK

The die isn’t cast: France is pessimistic, but not doomed to far-right rule

Apocalyptic forecasts are a national sport. But while polls point to a National Rally president in 2027, it’s still all to play for, says Foreign Policy Research Institue fellow Joseph de Weck

The Conversation

From ancient kings to Trump and Xi: when did humans start shaking hands? And why?

On Thursday, United States President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping shook hands outside China’s Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, for 14 seconds. Almost immediately, we saw various pundits trying to interpret the meaning of the interaction.

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G7 finance ministers vow cooperation to face 'heightened risks'

Global economic leaders met in Paris to tackle instability caused by the Middle East war. They pledged cooperation to manage challenges like energy and food supply disruptions. Discussions also covered tariffs and Russia. The G7 aims for coordinated responses to global economic risks. Leaders will meet again in Evian to…

France 24

G7 finance ministers call for action on trade imbalances as Russia sanctions divide US from allies

Finance ministers from the G7 group of advanced economies were unanimous on the need to take on global trade imbalances, according to the statement released Tuesday following a second day of Paris talks. But the US decision to extend a waiver on sanctions against Russia in the wake of the…

Radio France Internationale

Louvre picks architects for €800m overhaul and new Mona Lisa space

France’s Culture Ministry announced on Monday the architects and landscape designers chosen for the Louvre Museum’s planned €700-800 million revamp in Paris.

Radio France Internationale

G7 ministers meet in Paris to seek common ground on China and Middle East war

Finance ministers and central bankers from the G7 nations gather on Monday in Paris where they will try and settle differences on everything from the stalemate in Iran, securing supply chains for critical minerals and the oil-price shock. As host, France will try and keep the plates spinning.

International Business Times

Iran War, Inflationary Concerns Loom Over Paris G7 Meet

French President Emmanuel Macron;s priority is to "tackle imbalances," and the summit will also be a platform to discuss key economic issues including America's big budget deficits, dwindling investments in Europe and China's vast trade surplus

The Economic Times

World imbalances trouble G-7 in wake of Trump’s China encounter

Global finance ministers convene in Paris to address lopsided world growth, focusing on structural misalignments after the US-China trade summit. France aims to tackle America's deficits, Europe's low investment, and China's trade surplus. Economists warn of systemic crisis without concerted re-balancing efforts.

The Conversation

Starmer’s troubles may be self-inflicted. But voters everywhere are fed up with leaders lacking courage

Keir Starmer is the United Kingdom’s sixth prime minster in the past ten years. For a country that likes to think of itself as the birthplace of modern democracy and a model of stability in a turbulent world, this is not a good look.

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