Russian President Vladimir Putin spoke to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron on Friday (August 19) and warned that the shelling of the Russia-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine could eventually lead to a large-scale disaster.

Shelling of Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant by Ukraine raises risk of 'catastrophe': Putin

Amid escalating geopolitical tensions and fears of a nuclear catastrophe, Russian President Vladimir Putin and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron called for independent inspections of the Moscow-occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine on Friday (August 19) during a phone call.

Macron's office says Putin agreed to send IAEA mission to Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant

A sensitive approach is required while addressing LGBTQ rights. Not because of the individuals who are part of the community, but because of those outside the community.

France steps up for LGBTQ rights, to appoint an ambassador by the end of this year

French President Emmanuel Macron warmly welcomed Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for talks in Paris. This is MBS's first visit to Europe since the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

French President Macron warmly welcomed Saudi Crown Prince MBS for talks in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron faced criticism from opposition figures and human rights groups after he hosted Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman on Thursday.

French human rights groups criticise Macron for hosting Saudi strongman

French government led by President Emmanuel Macron has suffered its first legislative defeat in parliament. Macron's ruling party has lost its majority in the parliament last month.

Macron suffers first legislative defeat in parliament

The reports of an alleged secret deal between online transport company Uber and French President Emmanuel Macron have sparked a huge response from the opposition parties in France.

Emmanuel Macron faces criticism from French opposition over 'secret deal' with Uber

The Emmanuel Macron-led government in France has unveiled measures to boost household purchasing power. A $20.3 billion package has been announced, which is expected to help struggling households cope with the consequences of the war in Ukraine.

French government unveils measures to boost household purchasing power

In his first ever foreign trip as the Israeli caretaker, Prime Minister Yair Lapid on Tuesday met with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris.

Yair Lapid visits France on his first foreign trip as PM

Warning Tehran-backed Hezbollah group against "playing with fire", Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid said he will press French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday for a tougher and time-limited tack on the Iranian nuclear negotiations.

Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid warns Hezbollah against 'playing with fire'

The French government has announced new appointments to the government to kick off President Emmanuel Macron's second term. The shake-up replaces three ministers who failed to be re-elected in the legislative elections.

French government reshuffle after the defeat in June parliament elections

After his camp lost its parliamentary majority, French President Emmanuel Macron faced calls for his prime minister to resign, and doubt hung over his ability to rule decisively.

After Macron handed hung parliament, France risks gridlock

French President Emmanuel Macron has lost absolute majority in French parliament. The loss of control of the National Assembly is a major setback for Macron. In other news, China has tested a land-based missile interception system.

Morning news brief: Macron loses majority, China missile test, more news

The French people will vote in the final round of the general election on June 19. One month after his re-election as French president, Emmanuel Macron is expecting to keep his majority in parliament, but he is up against a new left-wing super alliance.

French elections: Emmanuel Macron ask voters for 'solid majority' in polls

During their crucial visit to Kyiv on Thursday (June 16), the European leaders backed Ukraine's bid to be accepted as a candidate for the European Union membership.

France, Germany, Italy, Romania back Ukraine's EU membership bid during crucial Kyiv visit

In a response to a crucial high-profile visit of European leaders to a war-damaged Ukrainian town of Irpin, Kremlin said on Thursday (June 16) that it hoped the leaders of France, Germany and Italy would discuss matters other than the supply of weapons to Ukraine.

Russia-Ukraine war: Kremlin hopes European leaders will discuss more than just weapons during Kyiv visit

French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz and Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi left Poland on Thursday (June 16) on board a train bound for Kyiv.

To show support, Emmanuel Macron, Olaf Scholz, Mario Draghi visit war-damaged Irpin in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist alliance was on track to win the largest number of seats in parliament after the first round of voting on Sunday, projections from polling firms showed, though it remains unclear if it will obtain a majority.

Emmanuel Macron's alliance to top parliament vote, majority uncertain: Projections

German newspaper Bild am Sonntag reported that Chancellor Olaf Scholz will travel to Kyiv with his counterparts from France and Italy before the Group of Seven summit at the end of June.

Macron, Scholz and Draghi to travel to Kyiv before G7 summit: Report

French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday said his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin had committed a "historic and fundamental error" by invading Ukraine and was now "isolated".

Putin made 'historic error' by invading Ukraine: French president Emmanuel Macron

Just days after French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled his new cabinet, a storm is set to hit his government just ahead of the June parliamentary elections. There's a scandal brewing.

Scandal hits Macron's government just days after cabinet's appointment, minister accused of sexual assault

Kylian Mbappe made the startling revelation Monday that he had talked over his potential transfer to Real Madrid with Emmanuel Macron, saying he appreciated the "good advice" of the French president, who wanted the Paris Saint-Germain star to stay in France.

Kylian Mbappe makes startling revelation, says he consulted French president Emmanuel Macron over PSG deal

Ahead of the upcoming parliamentary elections next month, French President Emmanuel Macron has reshuffled his cabinet. The leader has retained finance and interior ministers and given the foreign ministry to a woman.

French President Emmanuel Macron reshuffles cabinet, retains finance, interior ministers

Emmanuel Macron's government is set to challenge a city council's decision to permit burkinis in swimming pools. Can Macron strike a balance between secularism and religious expression? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: France mulls banning the Burkini

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