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Macron rejects military plan as allies push to reopen Strait of Hormuz

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday that using military force to reopen the Strait of Hormuz would be “unrealistic”, as more than 40 countries held talks on restoring access to the vital shipping route, compromised by the war in the Middle East.

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Austria refuses US requests to overfly its territory, citing its neutrality policy

US President Donald Trump has criticised European allies for refusing US military aircraft permission to use their airspace for operations connected to the war in Iran.

Euronews

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.

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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.

Euronews

‘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 Guardian - UK

‘Can’t keep contradicting himself every day’: Macron jabs Trump for Iran flip-flops

French president Macron criticized Donald Trump's inconsistent Iran policy, deeming military action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz unrealistic. Macron emphasized the need for de-escalation and renewed negotiations. Trump's shifting stances on allies, escalation, and war objectives have drawn international and domestic criticism, with many nations hesitant to join US…

The Times of India

Trump sparks outrage after mocking Macron over video of him being ‘shoved’ by wife Brigitte: ‘He’s still recovering’

The French president said the comments were ‘neither elegant or up to standard’

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'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.

The Times of India

Trump claims Emmanuel Macron is treated ‘extremely badly’ by wife Brigitte

Donald Trump mocked French president Emmanuel Macron, saying he is treated “extremely badly” by his wife in a video briefly shared by the White House before getting deleted, on Wednesday (1 April).

The Independent UK

France's Macron visits South Korea for talks on technology and security

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in South Korea on Thursday for a state visit focused on trade, technology and security – following talks in Tokyo where he and Japan’s prime minister agreed to push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted by the war in the Middle East.

Radio France Internationale

Emmanuel Macron performs Dragon Ball pose during news conference with Japan PM

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Manga fan Emmanuel Macron strikes Dragon Ball pose with Japanese prime minister

Emmanuel Macron, a known fan of Japanese manga, struck a "Kamehameha" pose from Dragon Ball as he ended a news conference with Japanese prime minister Sanae Takaichi in Tokyo on Tuesday, 1 April.

The Independent UK

Macron lauds Europe's 'predictability' on visit to Japan in apparent swipe at Trump

Macron's office had expressed surprise at Trump's criticism of France for not letting planes carrying military supplies for the conflict fly over its territory.

Euronews

France and Japan deepen ties, urging calm as Middle East tensions escalate

French President Emmanuel Macron and Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi have called for de-escalation in the Middle East and the protection of key energy routes, as tensions continue to ripple across the region.

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Macron calls for ceasefire in Mideast during visit to Japan

French President Emmanuel Macron has held talks with Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi in Japan

Radio France Internationale

France denies blocking US flights as Israel cuts defence ties

France has pushed back against criticism from the United States and Israel over military flights and arms ties, with Washington accusing Paris of blocking US planes and Israel saying it would stop buying defence equipment from France.

Euronews

France moves closer to social media ban for children under 15 — but houses divided on details

The French Senate voted on a social media ban for children but there are legal disagreements with the government on how to do it.

Euronews

Newsletter: Energy shock has Brussels on edge

Also in this newsletter: The EU's foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas floats reviving plans to use immobilised Russian assets to fund Ukraine.

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The Guardian - US

‘Get your own oil’: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war

Many countries in Europe have called the conflict illegal, with some blocking Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspace

Radio France Internationale

Macron visits Japan, South Korea for talks dominated by Middle East war

French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived in Japan for a visit that was initially aimed at strengthening partnerships in nuclear energy and space innovation, but is now set to be dominated by the war in the Middle East. He will conclude his trip later in the week in South Korea.

International Business Times UK

What Prompted Benjamin Netanyahu To Halt Palm Sunday Mass Sparking Global Outrage?

Israeli police blocked senior Catholic clergy from holding a private Palm Sunday Mass at Jerusalem's Church of the Holy Sepulchre, prompting outrage from church leaders and criticism from the US and Europe.

Euronews

Frozen Ever After: Disneyland Paris opens 'Snow Queen World' after €2 billion expansion

Walt Disney Studios officially becomes Disney Adventure World on Sunday with the opening of "World of Frozen", the centrepiece of a €2 billion expansion that is remodelling Europe's most visited theme park.

Radio France Internationale

France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit under pressure from US

French officials have denied claims by the office of South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa's that France has excluded South Africa from the list of invitees to June's G7 leaders' summit in Paris under pressure from Washington, saying Kenya has been invited instead.

Radio France Internationale

Macron leads national tribute to reformist ex-PM Lionel Jospin

French President Emmanuel Macron praised Lionel Jospin as a reformer during a memorial service on Thursday at Les Invalides in Paris for the former prime minister, who died on Sunday aged 88.

Euronews

France bids farewell to former Prime Minister Lionel Jospin who 'fought for justice and freedom'

Jospin, who introduced the 35-hour workweek and extended free healthcare when he was head of government from 1997 to 2002, died on Sunday, aged 88.

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