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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.

Euronews

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.…

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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

The Independent UK

In pictures: Marine Le Pen’s political rise and frustrated presidential ambitions

French far-right figurehead Marine Le Pen could see her 40-year political career come to an end on Tuesday if French courts rule that she is guilty of embezzling public funds and ineligible to stand for the presidency in 2027. FRANCE 24 takes a look at how she rose to prominence…

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A timeline of Marine Le Pen's political career and the rise of the French far right

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's political future is on the line as a Paris appeals court rules on her eligibility to stand in the 2027 presidential election

The Independent UK

Macron lands in Syria in first post-Assad visit by Western head of state

French President Emmanuel Macron landed in Syria on Monday alongside a delegation including representatives of French companies and investors. It is the first such visit by a head of state from a Western power since the 2024 ousting of longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

France 24

Macron to become first Western European leader to visit post-Assad Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit ‌Syria to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of ⁠mutual interest, the Syrian presidency has announced, in what would be the first visit by a Western European head of state since Ahmed al-Sharaa came to power following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad…

Radio France Internationale

Killed while keeping the peace: UN’s blue helmets to leave behind a Lebanon in a tailspin into death and destruction

IN DEPTH: Under terms agreed by the UN Security Council, the ‘blue helmets’ will begin to withdraw from the war-torn region at the end of this year. Experts tell Oisin Mcilroy that a lack of oversight will see the area plunge further into a cycle of bloodshed

The Independent UK

Thousands of protesters march throughout France to demand new law against sexual violence

The rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna in France has become a catalyst for demands to combat sexual violence against children with a "comprehensive framework law" that covers prevention and judicial treatment as well as support for victims.

Euronews

France Deploys Naval Forces To Middle East To Support Europe’s Hormuz Policy Pivot

France has decided to bolster its naval forces in the Persian Gulf to secure navigation in one of the world’s most critical shipping routes, which handles about 20% of global oil and gas supplies.

Benzinga

Viral fake AI-image shows Macron kneeling before Thai king

Did French President Emmanuel Macron kneel before Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn? Despite online claims, this viral image is fake.

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2027 French elections – France at a Crossroads: Episode 1

Dates have officially been set for France's 2027 presidential election. With less than a year to go, the country is already gearing up for Emmanuel Macron's successor. FRANCE 24 English and French teamed up to meet voters in the run-up to the crucial poll.

Radio France Internationale

Paris death penalty congress warns abolition cannot be taken for granted

The fight to abolish the death penalty remains "eminently contemporary", French President Emmanuel Macron said as campaigners, judges and former death row prisoners gathered in Paris this week for the World Congress Against the Death Penalty, amid rising executions worldwide and renewed support for capital punishment in some democracies.

The Conversation

From the Fourth of July to Bastille Day: How France and America reinvent their nations through ritual

Why do France and the United States – two nations that claim to be founded on universal principles rather than common ancestry – place such extraordinary importance on their national holidays? And what do today’s battles over these celebrations reveal about the crisis of democratic national narratives?

France 24

Why is France betting on Oman amid the Hormuz crisis?

After months of crisis in the Middle East, France is looking to build its influence in the region by strengthening relations with Oman – a small country long seen as a quiet, neutral regional player. On his first state visit to France, Sultan Haitham bin Tariq and French President Emmanuel…

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France confirms dates for 2027 presidential election

France will hold the first round of its next presidential election on 18 April 2027 and the runoff on 2 May after the government formally approved the dates at Wednesday's cabinet meeting.

France 24

France sets presidential election date as Macron finishes final term

France will hold the first round of its next presidential election on April 18, 2027, with a run-off set for May 2, an executive source said on Tuesday. The vote is widely seen as a pivotal test for Marine Le Pen's far-right National Rally as President Emmanuel Macron prepares to…

Bangkok Post

Macron welcomes Their Majesties

Their Majesties the King and Queen were formally welcomed in Paris on Monday during an official state visit marking the 170th anniversary of formal diplomatic relations between Thailand and France.

Euronews

France's Emmanuel Macron speaks out against global rise in executions

"The death penalty has never made a society safer," Macron said during a speech at the ninth World Congress against the death penalty.

The Independent UK

Watch: Emmanuel Macron brings back viral aviator sunglasses during state visit

Welcoming the leaders of Oman and Thailand on Monday (29 June) French president Emmanuel Macron brought back his viral aviator sunglasses that he wore at the Davos forum, due to an eye infection.

France 24

How ships are risking ‘safe’ passage through the Strait of Hormuz

A plan to divert shipping through an alternative corridor off the Omani coast to avoid the threat of mines in the Strait of Hormuz has come under scrutiny after two attacks on ships in recent days. Though Iran and Oman agreed to engage in talks on Monday on the strait's…

The Independent UK

Iran-US war latest: Vance says US in ‘great position’ even if talks fail in Qatar

Jared Kushner and Steve Witkoff will discuss the state of negotiations with mediators

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