US to build new military bases in Greenland as deal seeks to end tensions between Nato allies - as it happened Agreement signed at the UN general assembly in New York The Guardian - UK · Sep 22
France's president says talks with Trump on Red Sea and Ukraine were 'constructive' On Russia and Ukraine, Macron said he pressed Trump on the issue of supplying defensive weapons systems to Kyiv. Euronews · Sep 22
Macron walks through busy New York streets to Trump Tower French President Emmanuel Macron walked through Manhattan on Monday evening to meet US President Donald Trump at Trump Tower, ahead of the UN General Assembly. Euronews · Sep 22
Macron presses Trump on Hormuz and Ukraine as oil prices surge French President Emmanuel Macron has proposed a series of measures to US President Donald Trump aimed at easing pressure on global energy markets, including reopening the Strait of Hormuz, protecting Saudi oil infrastructure and pursuing an “energy truce” between Russia and Ukraine. Radio France Internationale · Sep 22
Ukraine-Russia war latest: Zelensky says Trump gave no ‘concrete answer’ on key weapon export Zelensky calls for an ‘energy ceasefire’ with Russia and tells Trump he is ready for a trilateral meeting with Putin The Independent UK · Sep 22
World leaders gather at UN as wars, AI and climate change dominate agenda World leaders are gathering in New York on Tuesday for the start of the United Nations General Assembly's annual high-level debate, with wars, climate change, economic pressures and growing concern over artificial intelligence set to dominate a packed week of diplomacy. Radio France Internationale · Sep 22
Macron says France, US to 'act together' to ease energy market tensions, protect Strait of Hormuz French President Emmanuel Macron said France and the US have agreed to work together to ease energy-market tensions, protect critical infrastructure in West Asia and ensure freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. His remarks came as Iranian officials arrived in New York for the UN General Assembly amid… The Economic Times · Sep 22
'Months, Not Years': European Spy Chiefs Warn Putin Preparing Imminent Strike On NATO Soil European spy chiefs warn Russia could test NATO within months, while French intelligence reportedly shifts the timeline for major attacks to autumn 2027. International Business Times UK · Sep 21
Kremlin dismisses warnings from France’s Le Pen and Bardella, saying Russia poses 'no threat' Kremlin spokesperson Dmitry Peskov said Monday that Russia posed “no threat” to France or any other European country, responding to a statement criticising Moscow issued by Marine Le Pen and Jordan Bardella on Saturday. Euronews · Sep 21
Russia's hybrid warfare threat 'real' warns France's interior minister The hybrid warfare threat being waged by Russia is "real and documented", France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told journalists on Monday. Radio France Internationale · Sep 21
How Europe’s energy shock is fuelling the far right ahead of elections Far-right parties in Europe are exploiting the fuel crisis, blaming the mainstream for soaring energy bills. With key elections upcoming, governments are recognsing that a prolonged energy crisis could have political costs. Euronews · Sep 21
From French outpost to Euro-Canadian corridor? Why Carney and Macron met in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney did not need to cross the Atlantic to meet Emmanuel Macron on French soil over the weekend. Instead, he joined the French president in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon, just 25 kilometres off Newfoundland. The Conversation · Sep 21
‘A disaster’ – Merz’s migraine-triggering electoral defeat Good morning. Angela Skujins on newsletter duties this week, with our attention split between Germany, the United States and Belgium this Monday morning. Let's go. Euronews · Sep 21
Macron says talks with Trump on Ukraine, Red Sea were 'constructive' French President Emmanuel Macron said Monday he had a “very good” and “constructive” discussion with US President Donald Trump on Ukraine and Red Sea security during talks in New York. France 24 · Sep 21
Radio France Internationale · Sep 21 Macron to meet Trump in New York ahead of UN General Assembly French president Emmanuel Macron will meet his American counterpart Donald Trump on Monday in New York on the fringes of the United Nations General Assembly a day after holding talks with the Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Saint Pierre and Miquelon.
The Independent UK · Sep 20 Carney and Macron deepen ties as Canada turns toward Europe and away from US dependence French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney are meeting to deepen economic and security ties on the North Atlantic archipelago of Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon
Euronews · Sep 20 Macron and Carney vow closer France-Canada ties amid strained US relations Macron welcomed Canadian PM Mark Carney to Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon for talks aimed at deepening economic and security ties, as Canada seeks closer relations with France and Europe amid tensions with the US.
France 24 · Sep 20 Macron, Carney hail new chapter in France-Canada ties at symbolic archipelago meeting French President Emmanuel Macron and Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Sunday called for stronger bilateral ties in the face of new global threats at a meeting on Saint Pierre and Miquelon, a French territory off Canada's Newfoundland. The first-ever visit by a Canadian leader to the North Atlantic archipelago…
International Business Times · Sep 20 Macron And Carney Meet In Sign Of Growing EU-Canada Ties During Ongoing U.S.-Canada Trade Dispute. The two world leaders reiterated their support for Canada's proposed associate membership of the European Union.
Radio France Internationale · Sep 20 Macron welcomes Canada's Carney to French Atlantic territory French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday welcomed Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney to France's tiny North Atlantic territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon, just off the Canadian coast.
Euronews · Sep 20 Macron touts relationship with Canada in visit to Saint Pierre and Miquelon Macron said he saw the planned meeting with Mark Carney as "a very strong gesture of friendship" and pointed to the Canadian leader's blossoming relationship with Brussels.
The Economic Times · Sep 20 Macron, Carney to hold talks on strengthening Canada-France economic, defence ties France’s Emmanuel Macron and Canada’s Mark Carney will meet in Saint-Pierre-et-Miquelon to deepen economic and security ties as Ottawa seeks to reduce its dependence on the US. Talks will focus on energy, critical minerals, defence and advanced technologies, with Europe looking to Canada for LNG amid disruptions in global energy…
The Times of India · Sep 20 After snubbing US over trade, Canada PM Carney to meet France's Macron Macron's visit comes as relations between Washington and its traditional allies have become more strained under Trump. The US president's social media post showed a map of the US, Canada, Greenland, Iceland, Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean under the American flag, with Saint Pierre and Miquelon and several French…
Radio France Internationale · Sep 20 Pope Leo in France: the key issues on the table Pope Leo XIV is set to begin an official visit to France on 25 September, with several thorny issues hanging over the trip, from clerical sexual abuse to the country's new assisted dying law.
France 24 · Sep 19 Macron and Carney to hold talks on strengthening Canada-France ties French President Emmanuel Macron visited the French territory of Saint Pierre and Miquelon on Sunday, where he will meet with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney. The visit comes weeks after US President Donald Trump posted an image on social media showing the archipelago covered by the American flag.