With an eye on re-election, France's Emmanuel Macron has signalled a tougher line on immigration, arguing that the government must end its "lax" approach to prevent voters from drifting to the far right.

Bourgeois have no problem with immigration, they don't come up against it: Macron

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Friday warned the West against lifting sanctions on Russia as France pushes for rapprochement with Moscow. But speaking on the sidelines of an annual forum in the capital Kiev, the 41-year-old leader told AFP that he had a "feeling" that Russian President Vladimir Putin was ready to improve ties with Ukraine.

Russia sanctions must remain in place: Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky

Presidents and ministers from seven Amazon countries met in Colombia on Friday to agree on measures to protect the world's biggest rainforest, under threat from wildfires and rampant deforestation.

Aimed at greater protection, seven Amazon countries sign Leticia Pact at Colombia summit

Over 100 Women Have Lost Their Lives To Domestic Violence In France In 2019 Alone France is grappling with a huge problem. In 2019 alone, over 100 women have lost their live to domestic violence in the country. This has created a huge public uproar. This report details France's fight against domestic violence.

Gravitas: France is grappling with a major problem: It is domestic violence

The US is ready and willing to help Brazil fight forest fires in the Amazon, an aide to President Donald Trump said Wednesday, but only if it involves working with the Brazilian government.

US ready to fight Amazon fires only in cooperation with Brazil

Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro said on Wednesday he would meet with other South American countries to set common policy for defending the Amazon rain forest, while his foreign minister told Reuters the nation should be seen as an environmental hero.

Brazil looks to neighbours for Amazon support, defends record

Hundreds of new fires have flared up in the Amazon in Brazil. Local farm manager Willian Sabara dos Santos said the forest needs to be preserved and that the government must do more to help small farmers. Watch this video to know more.

Flames continue to devour the Amazon

Hundreds of new fires have flared up in the Amazon in Brazil. G7 nations have pledged to help combat the blazes. Watch this video to know more.

Hundreds of new fires flare up in Amazon

Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro said Tuesday he was open to discussing G7 aid for fighting fires in the Amazon if his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron "withdraws insults" made against him, news agency AFP reported.

Brazil President Bolsonaro open to G7 aid if Macron 'withdraws insults'

French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday said that G7 leaders were close to an agreement on tackle the Amazon forest fires and try to repair the devastation, reported news agency Reuters.

G7 nations close to agreement on tackling Amazon fires, says French President Macron

Here's How Boris Johnson Made A Fool Of Himself During His Visits To Berlin & France.

WION Gravitas: Boris Johnson; Britain's biggest embarrassment

G7 countries agree to immediate aid for Amazon. To know more watch the video

G7 Nations extend help for Amazon

Iranian Foreign Minister Mohammad Javad Zarif flew into Biarritz in southwestern France for the G7 summit on Sunday in an unexpected and dramatic attempt to break a diplomatic deadlock over Tehran's disputed nuclear programme.

Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif arrives for surprise G7 talks, no plan to meet US

Bahrain honours PM Modi with King Hamad Order of the Renaissance Prime Minister Narendra Modi has been conferred with King Hamad Order of the Renaissance (or for Development by the King of Bahrain.

News brief: Big stories of the day

Several hundred anti-G7 protesters staged an unusual protest in southwestern France on Sunday, holding "stolen" portraits of French President Emmanuel Macron which were held upside down in a pointed critique on his policies.

Anti-G7 activists march with 'stolen' Emmanuel Macron portraits

US President Donald Trump on Sunday said he was getting along well with his Western allies at a G7 summit in France, dismissing reports of rifts among leaders as they prepared to discuss global trade woes.

Trump paints picture of unity at prickly G7 summit amid reports of rifts among leaders

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said Saturday that he was "very concerned" about the trade tensions between the US and China, saying their tit-for-tat tariff hikes were harmful for the global economy.

UK's Boris Johnson 'very worried' about trade tensions, tariff hikes

European leaders on Friday threatened to tear up a trade deal with South America, reflecting growing international anger at Brazil as a record number of fires in the Amazon rainforest intensified an unfolding environmental crisis.

As European Union threatens trade retaliation, Brazil sends army to fight Amazon fires

This segment of WION brings to you top stories of the morning from across the globe. Watch this video to get updated with the latest information.

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Are defence deals the bedrock o Indo-French relationship? India and France signed a strategic partnership in 1998. but defence co-operation between India and France goes back to 1950s. Watch to know more.

Analysing Indo-French ties since 1947

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday discussed the government’s move to suspend Article 370 in Jammu and Kashmir and split the State into two Union Territories.

PM Modi in France: No third party can get involved in J&K

Climate change, defence and Kashmir in the spotlight as Modi meets Macron ahead of G7 summit Climate change, cybersecurity, defence, space cooperation and Kashmir were in the spotlight as Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday met for the fifth time ahead of G7 Summit in Biarritz.

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson may have taken a month to embark on his first trip abroad, but he was quick to make himself at home in President Emmanuel Macron's gilded palace, putting his feet up on the furniture. Watch this video to know more.

Boris Johnson puts his feet up in Macron's palace

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Bourgeois have no problem with immigration, they don't come up against it: Macron

Russia sanctions must remain in place: Ukraine president Volodymyr Zelensky

Aimed at greater protection, seven Amazon countries sign Leticia Pact at Colombia summit

Gravitas: France is grappling with a major problem: It is domestic violence

US ready to fight Amazon fires only in cooperation with Brazil

Brazil looks to neighbours for Amazon support, defends record

Flames continue to devour the Amazon

Hundreds of new fires flare up in Amazon

Hundreds of new fires flare up in Amazon

Brazil President Bolsonaro open to G7 aid if Macron 'withdraws insults'

G7 nations close to agreement on tackling Amazon fires, says French President Macron

WION Gravitas: Boris Johnson; Britain's biggest embarrassment

G7 Nations extend help for Amazon

Iran's foreign minister Javad Zarif arrives for surprise G7 talks, no plan to meet US

News brief: Big stories of the day

Anti-G7 activists march with 'stolen' Emmanuel Macron portraits

Trump paints picture of unity at prickly G7 summit amid reports of rifts among leaders

UK's Boris Johnson 'very worried' about trade tensions, tariff hikes

As European Union threatens trade retaliation, Brazil sends army to fight Amazon fires

WION Speed News: Watch top national and international news of the evening - August 23rd, 2019

Analysing Indo-French ties since 1947

PM Modi in France: No third party can get involved in J&K

News brief: Big stories of the day

Boris Johnson puts his feet up in Macron's palace