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Tiny French outpost off Canada the unlikely stage for new transatlantic courtship

A tiny piece of France just off Canada’s Atlantic coast will become the setting for a much bigger geopolitical story on Sunday, when President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney to Saint-Pierre and Miquelon. The meeting brings Canada’s push for closer ties with Europe to a territory that…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 18

Macron to convene G7 on energy, warning of 'Russian aggression'

Emmanuel Macron is calling for a "protection plan" against "Russian hybrid attacks". According to the French president, "the nature of Russian aggression and threats in Europe is changing".

Euronews · Sep 18

🔴 Macron orders plan to protect France critical infrastructure against 'Russian hybrid attacks'

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said he had ordered measures to protect France's critical infrastructure and defence industry sites from "Russian hybrid attacks", adding that the threat from Moscow had intensified in recent weeks.

France 24 · Sep 18

European leaders rush to counter looming diesel price surge as Saudi pipeline attacked

A pipeline that was being used as an alternative to the besieged Strait of Hormuz has come under attack, threatening to drive worldwide fuel prices even higher.

Euronews · Sep 17

French fishermen renew protest as France boosts aid over soaring fuel prices

French fishermen renewed protests over rising fuel costs on Thursday despite the government increasing subsidies for the sector and extending support for farmers and construction companies. Diesel prices are nearing a record high, fuelling wider concern over the cost of living and calls for protests reminiscent of the Yellow Vest…

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17

Lebanon security talks in Paris focus on replacing UN mission

The leaders of France, Lebanon and Jordan on Thursday met in Paris to discuss international support for the cash-strapped Lebanese army and the creation of a new force to succeed a longstanding UN peacekeeping mission in southern Lebanon.

Radio France Internationale · Sep 17

France: TotalEnergies cut-price fuel spikes controversy among rivals

TotalEnergies service stations are accused of distorting competition as they display France's lowest-priced fuel. Supermarkets that usually sell fuel as a loss leader to pull in customers are furious, along with independent service stations.

Euronews · Sep 16

Rivals cry foul as French oil giant TotalEnergies keeps gas prices capped below national average

French motorists are flocking to gas stations operated by TotalEnergies, where gasoline prices are capped, but its rivals are accusing the oil giant of unfair competition with the government's support.

France 24 · Sep 16

New French ambassador to US cleared to take up post after diplomatic spat

France's incoming ambassador to the US has been cleared to take up his post after Paris apologised for criticism of Washington over a UN vote. Aurélien Lechevallier, chosen by President Emmanuel Macron to replace Laurent Bili, is expected to arrive in Washington in the coming weeks following the diplomatic dispute.

France 24 · Sep 16

Thirty years on, what is left of the French Touch?

French Touch has never been so widely acclaimed. Now hailed as a "national pride", the movement still divides over what it is today and what it leaves to future generations.

Euronews · Sep 15