France’s President Emmanuel Macron also expressed deep concern over the development of Iran’s nuclear and ballistic programs and said a diplomatic solution is necessary. Macron is the first Western leader to talk to Iran’s president since the beginning of the war.

Macron calls Pezeshkian, urges Tehran to halt strikes on neighbours in Gulf

Macron has taken a harder line than most other European Union leaders on Trump’s threat to take over Greenland and even urged the bloc to activate its most potent trade tools against Washington. Macron also said that Europe would not give in to bullies.

France rejects Trump’s comment at Davos on increasing drug prices, dubs it ‘fake news’

French President Emmanuel Macron confirms his India visit next month; calls for G7-BRICS Bridge

The new aircraft carrier is intended to replace France’s flagship nuclear-powered aircraft carrier, Charles de Gaulle, and is part of the country’s Military Programming Law (LPM 2024–2030) aimed at bolstering military capabilities.

France to strengthen military as Macron announces new aircraft carrier after voluntary service rollout

Macron said the "main issue" is finding a "convergence" between the European and Ukrainian position and that of the United States.

EU leaders rally behind Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as skepticism grows over US peace proposal

Macron praises Trump’s 'strongest message' on Russia, warns Iran president over nuclear sanctions

In his address at the United Nations General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron drew a sharp contrast with President Donald Trump's "America First" vision, urging nations to reject a "survival of the fittest" mindset and embrace a return to multilateralism.

Macron warns UN against letting 'survival of the fittest' define world order. A dig at Trump's 'America First' vision?

Macron also strongly opposed any plans to displace Palestinians from Gaza as Israeli forces continue their ground offensive in the territory.

‘A requirement very clear’: Macron says France won’t open embassy in Gaza until Israeli hostages freed

Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron prepare to defend against Candace Owens’ allegations in US court

France protests 'Block Everything' movement HIGHLIGHTS: More than 300 arrested; new PM takes charge of office

Demonstrators blocked roads, clashed with law enforcement, and set fires in Paris and other major cities, leading to over 200 arrests in the first day of what activists are calling the “Block Everything” movement

France protests: 'Block everything' movement escalates as public fury over austerity grows; over 200 arrested. Here's all you to need to know

Sébastien Lecornu becomes the seventh prime minister under President Emmanuel Macron since his 2017 election and the fifth since 2022. Bayrou’s predecessor, Michel Barnier, was removed by a no-confidence vote in December.

President Macron appoints Sebastien Lecornu as France's new prime minister, seventh of his term

French President Emmanuel Macron “strongly condemned” the attack in Jerusalem and offered his condolences to the victims and the Israeli people.

Netanyahu, world leaders condemn Jerusalem attack; US says closely monitoring situation

PM Modi also expressed that he looks forward to welcoming Macron to India for the AI Impact Summit, which will be held in February next year.

‘Partnership will play key role in fostering global peace’: PM Modi holds talks with Macron on Ukraine, bilateral cooperation

Israeli PM Netanyahu rejected Macron’s request to visit Tel Aviv, demanding France drop its planned recognition of a Palestinian state. Macron refused, prompting Israel to block the visit.

'Macron can't have it both ways': Netanyahu blocks French president's Israel visit over Palestinian state recognition row

Dmitry Medvedev warned German Chancellor Merz and French President Macron they could be “identified by their teeth” like in 1945, mocking them as freaks and declaring: “Trump is alive, Russia advancing.”

‘Trump’s alive, Russia’s unstoppable’: Medvedev mocks Europe, says he has TWO bad news for Merz and Macron

Macron gambled on snap polls last summer in a bid to head off the far-right and bolster his authority, but the move backfired and left a deadlocked parliament.

Macron gives 'full support' to embattled French PM Bayrou ahead of confidence vote

US ambassador to France Charles Kushner criticised President Macron for not doing enough to combat rising antisemitism, linking it to France’s stance on Palestine and the Gaza war.

US ambassador slams France’s ‘lack of action’ on antisemitism in letter to Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said that Europeans also need to be part of the solution to Ukraine war, as their own security is at stake. He added that he will continue to coordinate closely with President Zelensky and other European partners.

‘Ukraine’s future cannot be decided without Ukrainians,’ says Macron, as politicking intensifies ahead of Trump-Putin meet

American podcaster Candace Owens continued her claim that wife of Emmanuel Macron was a born male, even after facing a lawsuit by the French president and his wife. Candace claimed that Donald Trump called her and asked her to stop making such remarks. 

French First Lady ‘was a man’: Podcaster Candace Owens continues claims even after Macron sues her

European leaders are calling for urgent action after the US President Donald Trump issued a dramatic threat to impose 30% tariffs on all EU and Mexican imports starting August 1, escalating the trade tension between Washington and two of its largest trade partners.

A fractured west: Macron, German leaders rally to 'defend European interests' against Trump’s 30% tariff threat

Starmer said he and Macron have also signed a Northwood declaration, confirming that the UK and France are willing to coordinate their use of nuclear weapons. Macron said the nuclear weapons partnership deal is a response to “markedly more threatening environment”.

UK, France seal ‘one in, one out’ migrant return deal, pilot to start ‘soon’

The two leaders were co-chairing a video conference meeting of the "coalition of the willing" on Ukraine from a British military base in Northwood, northwest London, used by NATO as a command centre.

‘Clearly need something new...’: Macron, Starmer call for more pressure on Putin to secure Ukraine ceasefire

Macron talked about a range of issues, from global conflicts to irregular cross-Channel migration during his speech. The French president will be holding several meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer starting Wednesday.

Macron says Brexit ‘deeply regrettable’ but insists ‘UK, France must work together’