The French government was thrown into fresh turmoil Monday as lawmakers fired the prime minister, the latest leader tossed out by a deeply divided legislature.


 French PM Resigns, Macron Left With No Good Options

France has plunged into political uncertainty after Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a crucial no-confidence vote, leading to the collapse of the government.

French government collapses: PM Bayoru to resign, Macron faces calls for impeachment 

The French prime minister, François Bayrou, is expected to be ousted in a confidence vote on Monday afternoon, plunging the eurozone’s second biggest economy into political crisis.

France Political Crisis: PM Francois Bayrou Faces Confidence Vote Today 

PM Modi and French President Macron reviewed India-France ties and discussed efforts to end the Ukraine war.


PM Modi-Macron talks: French president shares outcome of coalition of willing meeting 

PM Modi, Macron call for just & lasting peace in Ukraine 

India, France affirm same goal: End of Russia-Ukraine conflict 

Emmanuel Macron wants to move quickly to name a new prime minister following the government’s likely collapse on Monday, two individuals familiar with the French president’s thinking said.


Will France get another new prime minister?

France has issued arrest warrants for former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad and six top Syrian officials in connection with a deadly 2012 bombing that killed two journalists in Homs. The attack, which struck an informal press center, resulted in the deaths of American reporter Marie Colvin and French photographer Remi Ochlik. A judicial investigation concluded that the Syrian regime deliberately targeted foreign journalists to silence media coverage of its war crimes.

France issues arrest warrant for Syria's Assad over killing of journalists

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has declared that the “fate of France” is on the line in a confidence vote scheduled for September 8, 2025. He initiated the vote amid a fierce budget impasse involving €44 billion in spending cuts, elimination of public holidays, and spending freezes. Bayrou’s minority government is expected to lose, with opposition parties firmly against his austerity measures.


French Prime Minister Bayrou Says Fate of France is at Stake in Confidence Vote

French Prime Minister François Bayrou has declared that the “fate of France” is on the line in a confidence vote scheduled for September 8, 2025. He initiated the vote amid a fierce budget impasse involving €44 billion in spending cuts, elimination of public holidays, and spending freezes. Bayrou’s minority government is expected to lose, with opposition parties firmly against his austerity measures

French Prime Minister Bayrou says fate of France is at stake in confidence vote

Russia said on Friday that French President Emmanuel Macron had spoken in a manner unbecoming of a head of state when he called Russian President Vladimir Putin "an ogre at our gates".



Russia Ukraine War: Macron Urges Putin To Meet Zelensky, Accuses Him of Manipulating West | WION

Russia said on Friday that French President Emmanuel Macron had spoken in a manner unbecoming of a head of state when he called Russian President Vladimir Putin "an ogre at our gates".


Russia Ukraine War: Macron Slams Putin Over Ukraine Talks, Accuses Him of Manipulating West | WION

PM Bayrou Risks Losing Confidence Vote; French PM Staring at Possible Ouster | WION World News



PM Bayrou Risks Losing Confidence Vote; French PM Staring at Possible Ouster | WION

As Moldova marks 34 years of independence from Moscow, leaders from France, Germany, and Poland arrived in Chisinau to back the country’s EU membership bid and push back against Russia’s growing influence. Moldova’s pro-European President Maia Sandu welcomed Emmanuel Macron, Friedrich Merz, and Donald Tusk to reaffirm the country’s westward path ahead of crucial elections. With fears of Russian interference looming and war raging across the border in Ukraine, Moldova hopes to make EU accession an "irreversible" reality. Can Europe hold the line against Moscow's pressure?

Moldova polls under foreign shadow? | Macron, Merz, Tusk show solidarity

France Confronts US: France has summoned U.S. Ambassador Charles Kushner over allegations of antisemitism, escalating diplomatic tensions between Paris and Washington.

Kushner's letter to Macron: France summons US envoy over ‘unacceptable’ antisemitism letter

In a hot-mic moment, U.S. President Donald Trump remarked that Russian President Vladimir Putin may be looking to strike a Ukraine deal with him directly in mind. Whispering to French President Emmanuel Macron before a high-level meeting with European leaders and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. 


Trump Whisper to Macron Caught on Hot Mic: " I Think He Wants To A Deal With Me" 

French President Macron proposes referendums on social and economic reforms, including debt reduction, assisted dying, and social media regulations.

Macron plans referendums on social & economic reforms

The UAE has facilitated secret talks between Israel and Syria in Paris, aiming to build confidence and potentially end hostilities between the two nations. The talks come after recent military strikes and amid complex regional dynamics.

Syria holds indirect talks with Israel to prevent escalation

Syria has officially confirmed it is holding indirect talks with Israel through a mediator in an effort to de-escalate regional tensions. French President Emmanuel Macron hosted Syrian President Ahmed Al-Sharaa in Paris, calling for diplomacy over military action. Macron also criticized Israeli airstrikes, stating they don’t guarantee long-term security.

Syrian Interim President Sharaa says Syria is holding talks with Israel to end hostilities

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (Apr 17) urged to &ldquo;put pressure&rdquo; on Russian &ldquo;killers&rdquo; to end the three-year war. Ukrainian leader&rsquo;s remarks come ahead of the Paris visit by his top aide for talks with US and EU officials on the conflict.&nbsp;
&ldquo;Russia uses every day and every night to kill. We must put pressure on the killers ... to end this war and guarantee a lasting peace,&rdquo; Zelensky said in a Telegram post. This comes after Russia carried out overnight strikes across Ukraine, including a drone attack on Dnipro that killed three and injured more than 30 late Wednesday (Apr 16).
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/peace-talks-not-easy-nato-chief-mark-rutte-says-during-meeting-with-zelensky-in-odesa-8965818">US-led peace talks &lsquo;not easy&rsquo;: NATO chief Mark Rutte says during meeting with Zelensky in Odesa</a>
Russia&rsquo;s latest strikes in Ukraine include attacks in the cities of Sumy and Kryvyi Rig that killed dozens, including children. Despite a series of diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire, the fighting has continued.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/zelensky-vances-relationship-hits-new-low-us-vp-hits-back-after-ukraine-accuses-us-of-siding-with-russia-8965615">'Sort of absurd': Zelensky, Vance&rsquo;s relationship hits new low; US VP hits back after Ukraine accuses US of siding with Russia</a>
<h2>US, EU Paris talks</h2>
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg arrived in Paris on Thursday (Apr 17) to hold meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron. US envoy Steve Witkoff is also expected to join them.
Top Ukrainian officials are also to meet US and EU delegations in the French capital, said Zelensky's chief of staff, without specifying who they were meeting.
Also read | <a href="https://www.wionews.com/world/putin-started-it-biden-blew-it-zelenskys-incompetent-trump-blames-three-people-for-millions-of-deaths-in-ukraine-war-8962151">&lsquo;Putin started it, Biden blew it, Zelensky's incompetent&rsquo;: Trump blames 'three people' for millions of deaths in Ukraine war</a>
The talks will focus on crafting a Ukraine ceasefire, as Washington and Europe seek common ground on ending the war in Ukraine. The latest diplomatic initiative comes as US President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire to quickly end the war.
The Ukrainian president has urged Paris talks participants to lean on Russia to agree to a ceasefire.
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Macron has taken the lead in seeking to form a coordinated European response to defending Ukraine.
According to his office, the purpose of the Paris talks was to &ldquo;review progress on peace negotiations aimed at ending the Russian aggression in Ukraine.&rdquo;

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio arrived in Paris on Thursday (Apr 17) to hold meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron. The talks will focus on crafting a Ukraine ceasefire. World

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday (Apr 17) urged to “put pressure” on Russian “killers” to end the three-year war. Ukrainian leader’s remarks come ahead of the Paris visit by his top aide for talks with US and EU officials on the conflict. “Russia uses every day and every night to kill. We must put pressure on the killers ... to end this war and guarantee a lasting peace,” Zelensky said in a Telegram post. This comes after Russia carried out overnight strikes across Ukraine, including a drone attack on Dnipro that killed three and injured more than 30 late Wednesday (Apr 16). Also read | US-led peace talks ‘not easy’: NATO chief Mark Rutte says during meeting with Zelensky in Odesa Russia’s latest strikes in Ukraine include attacks in the cities of Sumy and Kryvyi Rig that killed dozens, including children. Despite a series of diplomatic efforts to reach a ceasefire, the fighting has continued. Also read | 'Sort of absurd': Zelensky, Vance’s relationship hits new low; US VP hits back after Ukraine accuses US of siding with Russia US, EU Paris talks US Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Special Envoy for Ukraine and Russia Keith Kellogg arrived in Paris on Thursday (Apr 17) to hold meetings with French President Emmanuel Macron. US envoy Steve Witkoff is also expected to join them. Top Ukrainian officials are also to meet US and EU delegations in the French capital, said Zelensky's chief of staff, without specifying who they were meeting. Also read | ‘Putin started it, Biden blew it, Zelensky's incompetent’: Trump blames 'three people' for millions of deaths in Ukraine war The talks will focus on crafting a Ukraine ceasefire, as Washington and Europe seek common ground on ending the war in Ukraine. The latest diplomatic initiative comes as US President Donald Trump pushes for a ceasefire to quickly end the war. The Ukrainian president has urged Paris talks participants to lean on Russia to agree to a ceasefire. Watch | Russia-Ukraine war: Double whammy for Zelensky: Missiles from Putin & brickbats from Trump Macron has taken the lead in seeking to form a coordinated European response to defending Ukraine. According to his office, the purpose of the Paris talks was to “review progress on peace negotiations aimed at ending the Russian aggression in Ukraine.”

‘Put pressure on the killers’: Zelensky urges partners ahead of US, EU talks in Paris to end Ukraine war

French President Emmanuel Macron began a visit to Egypt on Sunday, holding talks with President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi focused on the ongoing war in Gaza.

France’s Macron meets Egypt leader for Gaza talks

With European reliance on US weapons growing, Macron is reinforcing his long-standing vision of a more self-sufficient European defense industry.  Watch to know more!

French President Macron pushes European Union to reject American weapons

The Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney meets with French President Macron in Paris, where the two leaders discuss trade and Ukraine. Watch this report for more details!

Canadian PM Mark Carney visits France, meets Macron

France will consider extending the protection of its nuclear arsenal to its allies, French President Emmanuel Macron said, while warning that Europe needs to be ready for the United States to not "remain by our side" in the Ukraine war. Watch to know more!

Macron hits back at Russian leader, calls him an imperialist

France will consider extending the protection of its nuclear arsenal to its allies, French President Emmanuel Macron said, while warning that Europe needs to be ready for the United States to not "remain by our side" in the Ukraine war.

Macron pushes for a European nuclear shield without US

A seismic shift in global alliances is unfolding rapidly as President Trump rewrites the diplomatic playbook, with old enemies becoming new friends and trusted allies left reeling.

Russia-Ukraine war: Macron suggests Ukraine truce could be weeks away

Macron tries to sway Trump as US backs Russia over Ukraine

US President Donald Trump hosted French leader Emmanuel Macron at the White House on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Both leaders discussed the 'progress' made between countries on peace talks concerning the Russia-Ukraine war. Watch to know more!

Trump-Macron Meet: Macron Makes A Case For Ukraine, Trump Seemed Deeply Estranged

US President Donald Trump hosted French leader Emmanuel Macron at the White House on the third anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Both leaders discussed the 'progress' made between countries on peace talks concerning the Russia-Ukraine war.

Trump-Macron meets: Macron says, 'Want a quick deal, but not a fragile one'

France was shocked by a gruesome attack on the 8th of June. Four toddlers and two pensioners were stabbed at the picturesque Le Paquier park in the tranquil city of Annecy in the French Alps. Two of the children and an adult are said to be in a life-threatening condition. All the wounded children were aged between 22 months and 3 years. French president, Emmanuel Macron, described the attack "as an act of cowardice". The opposition lawmakers though, have accused his government of being too lax on the issue of law and order.

Mulhouse knife attack: One dead, five police officers wounded

PM Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged to strengthen bilateral cooperation at the Paris summit. They discussed AI advancements, energy diversification, and future collaboration. Modi also announced India will host the next AI summit and highlighted the need for unbiased AI development.

Paris AI summit 2025: Modi, macron discuss AI, energy, bilateral ties strengthening in Paris

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