Macron promotes electric vehicles and AI-driven green tech, while Trump pushes for continued oil dominance. The energy divide between the US and France highlights a growing global policy clash.

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivers a speech during the plenary session of the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit at the Grand Palais in Paris, France. PM Modi proposed hosting the next AI Action Summit in India later this year.

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French President Emmanuel Macron warmly welcomed PM Narendra Modi ahead of the AI Summit in Paris. Modi will co-chair the event, emphasizing global AI collaboration. The visit includes key meetings with world leaders and CEOs, highlighting India’s role in shaping AI policy.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the AI Action Summit in Paris alongside French President Emmanuel Macron. He emphasized the need for ethical AI, transparency, and cybersecurity while highlighting AI’s potential to transform lives and create new job opportunities.

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France is hosting the third AI Action Summit in Paris on February 10-11, bringing together world leaders and tech experts. Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to co-chair discussions on AI governance and innovation.

Paris AI Summit: French president Macron uses deepfake videos to promote AI summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has posted artificial intelligence-generated fake videos that he features in as he promoted a technology summit that opens in Paris on Monday.
In one scene, Macron dances to a 1980s hit song "Voyage Voyage" by French singer Desireless.
In another, he is inserted in a spy comedy film about the exploits of a French secret agent played by Jean Dujardin.&nbsp;
In a third, he sings a rap song and shows off his moves, channelling French performer Nekfeu.
"Nicely done," the real Macron, who sported a suit and tie, said in the video.
"It's pretty well done, it made me laugh," Macron added, referring to the videos created over the years and featured in his Instagram post.
"More seriously, with artificial intelligence, we can do some very big things: change healthcare, energy, life in our society", the 47-year-old president said.
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"France and Europe must be at the heart of this revolution to seize every opportunity and also to promote our principles," he added.
On Monday and Tuesday, Macron will host the AI Action Summit in Paris, gathering heads of state and government. India will co-chair the event.
The clip ends with one of the most famous parodies in which Macron is depicted as US television action hero MacGyver, known for his looks and resourcefulness.
"There, that's definitely me," quipped Macron.
By Sunday afternoon, the post has racked up more than 73,000 likes on Instagram.
Some people said they thought that Macron's Instagram account had been hacked.
"A cool president," said one comment.
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World | Trending | In one scene, Macron dances to a 1980s hit song "Voyage Voyage" by French singer Desireless. In another, he is inserted in a spy comedy film about the exploits of a French secret agent played by Jean Dujardin. 

French President Emmanuel Macron has posted artificial intelligence-generated fake videos that he features in as he promoted a technology summit that opens in Paris on Monday. In one scene, Macron dances to a 1980s hit song "Voyage Voyage" by French singer Desireless. In another, he is inserted in a spy comedy film about the exploits of a French secret agent played by Jean Dujardin. In a third, he sings a rap song and shows off his moves, channelling French performer Nekfeu. "Nicely done," the real Macron, who sported a suit and tie, said in the video. "It's pretty well done, it made me laugh," Macron added, referring to the videos created over the years and featured in his Instagram post. "More seriously, with artificial intelligence, we can do some very big things: change healthcare, energy, life in our society", the 47-year-old president said. Also read | India’s PM Modi heads to France on Monday for AI Summit "France and Europe must be at the heart of this revolution to seize every opportunity and also to promote our principles," he added. On Monday and Tuesday, Macron will host the AI Action Summit in Paris, gathering heads of state and government. India will co-chair the event. The clip ends with one of the most famous parodies in which Macron is depicted as US television action hero MacGyver, known for his looks and resourcefulness. "There, that's definitely me," quipped Macron. By Sunday afternoon, the post has racked up more than 73,000 likes on Instagram. Some people said they thought that Macron's Instagram account had been hacked. "A cool president," said one comment. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits for grammar and punctuation. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

French President Emmanuel Macron uses his deepfakes to promote AI summit

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that Indian PM Modi will be traveling to France for a state visit and attending the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit. Addressing the French Ambassadors Conference, Macron said, 'France will be hosting on 11-12th February the AI Summit, summit for action. This summit will enable us to have an international discussion on Artificial intelligence. PM Modi will be there immediately after his state visit to our country, &amp; this enables us to have dialogue with all the powers on AI, US, China &amp; major nations like India which have a role to play, &amp; gulf states'.&nbsp;
India will be co-hosting the summit that will take place at the Grand Palais in Paris. This summit follows a series of international gatherings on AI, including the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park in the UK (2023) and in Seoul, South Korea (2024). Indian govt itself has been engaging with global AI initiatives, something that was evident by hosted the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023 in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurating the summit, emphasised India's role in AI development and governance.
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This is the 2nd visit of PM Modi to France in the last one and a half years. PM Modi was the Guest of Honour at France's Bastille Day parade in July 2023, and the visit came as India France marked the 25th anniversary of their strategic partnership. The visit was followed by a reciprocal visit of French President Macron who was the chief guest at India's Republic day in January of 2024.
The upcoming visit is expected to focus on finalizing two large defense deals between India and France. The deals worth billions of dollars involve the purchase of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers and Scorpene-class conventional submarines. India, France has a strong defence partnership. Other than buying Rafael fighter jets, both sides are co-developing a combat aircraft engine. France has committed to supporting 'Make in India' by transferring technology for various defense projects, enhancing India's defense industrial capabilities. The countries hold exercises in all domains like Shakti, Varuna and Garuda.
From Indo Pacific to counter terror, both countries have been working with each other. France played a key role in listing of Pakistani terrorists at the UN and has been a vocal support of India's presence at a reformed United Nations Security Council.

India News World | PM Modi was the Guest of Honour at France's Bastille Day parade in July 2023, and the visit came as India France marked the 25th anniversary of their strategic partnership. 

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that Indian PM Modi will be traveling to France for a state visit and attending the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit. Addressing the French Ambassadors Conference, Macron said, 'France will be hosting on 11-12th February the AI Summit, summit for action. This summit will enable us to have an international discussion on Artificial intelligence. PM Modi will be there immediately after his state visit to our country, & this enables us to have dialogue with all the powers on AI, US, China & major nations like India which have a role to play, & gulf states'. India will be co-hosting the summit that will take place at the Grand Palais in Paris. This summit follows a series of international gatherings on AI, including the AI Safety Summit at Bletchley Park in the UK (2023) and in Seoul, South Korea (2024). Indian govt itself has been engaging with global AI initiatives, something that was evident by hosted the Global Partnership on Artificial Intelligence (GPAI) Summit 2023 in Delhi. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, inaugurating the summit, emphasised India's role in AI development and governance. Also Read: Singapore Prez Tharman to visit India from 14th to 18th January This is the 2nd visit of PM Modi to France in the last one and a half years. PM Modi was the Guest of Honour at France's Bastille Day parade in July 2023, and the visit came as India France marked the 25th anniversary of their strategic partnership. The visit was followed by a reciprocal visit of French President Macron who was the chief guest at India's Republic day in January of 2024. The upcoming visit is expected to focus on finalizing two large defense deals between India and France. The deals worth billions of dollars involve the purchase of 26 Rafale-M fighter jets for the Indian Navy's aircraft carriers and Scorpene-class conventional submarines. India, France has a strong defence partnership. Other than buying Rafael fighter jets, both sides are co-developing a combat aircraft engine. France has committed to supporting 'Make in India' by transferring technology for various defense projects, enhancing India's defense industrial capabilities. The countries hold exercises in all domains like Shakti, Varuna and Garuda. From Indo Pacific to counter terror, both countries have been working with each other. France played a key role in listing of Pakistani terrorists at the UN and has been a vocal support of India's presence at a reformed United Nations Security Council.

PM Modi to visit France, announces Macron

In a celebratory moment, French President Emmanuel Macron is seen cutting a giant cake at the Elysee Palace, marking a special occasion.

French President Emmanuel Macron cuts a giant cake in Elysee Palace

In his traditional New Year's Eve address, French President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged that his June decision to call snap elections had unintended consequences. He admitted the move deepened divisions in the National Assembly instead of offering solutions for the French people. Macron reflected on the months of political deadlock that followed, highlighting the challenges the decision posed for governance and national unity.

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French President Emmanuel Macron is looking to name a new prime minister in the next 48 hours, he said at a gathering with leaders from across the political spectrum on Tuesday.

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French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Warsaw on Thursday to discuss boosting support for Ukraine, against the backdrop of the possibility of peace talks to end Russia's war.

Poland has been a staunch backer of neighbouring Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February 2022 and serves as a crucial logistics hub for Western military aid to Kyiv.

The EU and NATO member has been discussing Ukraine with various foreign officials as it gears up to take over the rotating presidency of the European Union next month.

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday that peace talks on ending the Ukraine war could begin "in the winter of this year".

"Our (EU) presidency will notably be co-responsible for what the political landscape will look like, perhaps how the situation will look during (peace) negotiations," he said.

Macron's office said he and Tusk would talk about "European support to Ukraine in a new trans-Atlantic context" ahead of Poland's EU presidency.

<h2>- Security guarantees -</h2>

US President-elect Donald Trump has said solving the Ukraine crisis would be his top priority once he assumes office next month.

Last Saturday, he met with Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to France, his first international trip since his re-election.

Trump later wrote on his Truth Social platform that "there should be an immediate ceasefire and negotiations should begin".&nbsp;

On Tuesday, Zelensky said he was grateful for Trump's "strong resolve" to end the war in Ukraine.

He had earlier said that Ukraine needs "effective guarantees for peace" and has pushed for NATO membership.

"A ceasefire without guarantees can be reignited at any moment, as (Russian President Vladimir) Putin has already done before," he said.&nbsp;

<h2>- Western troops in Ukraine? -</h2>

Several media outlets have reported that Macron and Tusk could also discuss sending a European peacekeeping mission to Ukraine.

Paris has not confirmed the reports.

A diplomatic source said on condition of anonymity that "they will talk about security guarantees and what comes after, namely what tomorrow may look like, on the conditions that the Ukrainians will have set".&nbsp;

Defence expert Elie Tenenbaum told AFP that "France and Britain on the one hand, and then the Poles, the Baltics, the Scandinavian countries... and maybe other allies" could participate in such a plan.

Tenenbaum, an expert at the French Institute for International Relations (IFRI), estimated the potential number of troops at 40,000 soldiers.

Macron had already floated the idea of Western troops in Ukraine in February.

"Frankly, we can think and work on Emmanuel (Macron)'s position," Zelensky said in Kyiv on Monday.

"He proposed that some troops of some state should be present on the territory of Ukraine to guarantee our security while Ukraine is not in NATO," he added.

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French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Warsaw on Thursday to discuss boosting support for Ukraine, against the backdrop of the possibility of peace talks to end Russia's war.

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Warsaw on Thursday to discuss boosting support for Ukraine, against the backdrop of the possibility of peace talks to end Russia's war. Poland has been a staunch backer of neighbouring Ukraine since Russia's invasion in February 2022 and serves as a crucial logistics hub for Western military aid to Kyiv. The EU and NATO member has been discussing Ukraine with various foreign officials as it gears up to take over the rotating presidency of the European Union next month. Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk said on Tuesday that peace talks on ending the Ukraine war could begin "in the winter of this year". "Our (EU) presidency will notably be co-responsible for what the political landscape will look like, perhaps how the situation will look during (peace) negotiations," he said. Macron's office said he and Tusk would talk about "European support to Ukraine in a new trans-Atlantic context" ahead of Poland's EU presidency. - Security guarantees - US President-elect Donald Trump has said solving the Ukraine crisis would be his top priority once he assumes office next month. Last Saturday, he met with Macron and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky during a visit to France, his first international trip since his re-election. Trump later wrote on his Truth Social platform that "there should be an immediate ceasefire and negotiations should begin". On Tuesday, Zelensky said he was grateful for Trump's "strong resolve" to end the war in Ukraine. He had earlier said that Ukraine needs "effective guarantees for peace" and has pushed for NATO membership. "A ceasefire without guarantees can be reignited at any moment, as (Russian President Vladimir) Putin has already done before," he said. - Western troops in Ukraine? - Several media outlets have reported that Macron and Tusk could also discuss sending a European peacekeeping mission to Ukraine. Paris has not confirmed the reports. A diplomatic source said on condition of anonymity that "they will talk about security guarantees and what comes after, namely what tomorrow may look like, on the conditions that the Ukrainians will have set". Defence expert Elie Tenenbaum told AFP that "France and Britain on the one hand, and then the Poles, the Baltics, the Scandinavian countries... and maybe other allies" could participate in such a plan. Tenenbaum, an expert at the French Institute for International Relations (IFRI), estimated the potential number of troops at 40,000 soldiers. Macron had already floated the idea of Western troops in Ukraine in February. "Frankly, we can think and work on Emmanuel (Macron)'s position," Zelensky said in Kyiv on Monday. "He proposed that some troops of some state should be present on the territory of Ukraine to guarantee our security while Ukraine is not in NATO," he added. Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

French President Emmanuel Macron visits Warsaw to discuss Ukraine support

French President Emmanuel Macron will hold discussions with leaders from various political parties on Monday as he works to appoint a new prime minister. This comes after Michel Barnier's minority government collapsed last week following a no-confidence vote. Parliamentary speaker Yaël Braun-Pivet indicated that a replacement will be announced "within the next few hours." Watch to know more!

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French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed US President-elect Donald Trump to the Elysee Palace in Paris for talks on Saturday, ahead of a ceremony to mark the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral five years after it was ravaged by fire.

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Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Zelensky said that his meeting with the US president-elect as well as the French leader on Saturday (Dec 7) was "good and productive" and that the three agreed to work together.

Macron hosted the significant meeting at the Elysee Palace, bringing together Zelensky and Trump for three-way talks. The discussion centred around the complexities of the current global landscape, which the US-president elect poignantly described as a world that's "a little crazy".

This was Zelensky's first face-to-face meeting with Trump and also the incoming US president's first-ever international visit since winning the November 5 elections.

"We all want peace. But it is very important for us... that the peace is just for all of us and that Russia, [Russian President Vladimir] Putin or any other aggressor has no possibility of ever returning," Zelensky said according to the presidential website.

"And this is the most important thing -- a just peace and security guarantees, strong security guarantees for Ukraine," he added.

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<h2>US announces $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine&nbsp;</h2>

Soon after Trump, Zelensky, and Macron met, the administration of outgoing US President Joe Biden announced a new $988 million assistance package for Ukraine.

The military aid package includes a range of critical equipment such as drones, precision-guided Himars rocket launcher ammunition, and essential supplies for artillery systems, tanks and armoured vehicles.

"Our job has been to try and put Ukraine in the strongest possible position on the battlefield so that it is in the strongest possible position at the negotiating table," National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Saturday.

In the closing weeks of Biden's term, the goal is "a massive surge of assistance and to up the economic pressure on Russia," he said.

(With inputs from agencies)

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky held talks with Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the grand reopening of Notre-Dame Cathedral in Paris. Zelensky said that his meeting with the US president-elect as well as the French leader on Saturday (Dec 7) was "good and productive" and that the three agreed to work together. Macron hosted the significant meeting at the Elysee Palace, bringing together Zelensky and Trump for three-way talks. The discussion centred around the complexities of the current global landscape, which the US-president elect poignantly described as a world that's "a little crazy". This was Zelensky's first face-to-face meeting with Trump and also the incoming US president's first-ever international visit since winning the November 5 elections. "We all want peace. But it is very important for us... that the peace is just for all of us and that Russia, [Russian President Vladimir] Putin or any other aggressor has no possibility of ever returning," Zelensky said according to the presidential website. "And this is the most important thing -- a just peace and security guarantees, strong security guarantees for Ukraine," he added. Also read: Trump in Paris: US President-elect says world 'little crazy' as he meets Macron ahead of Notre Dame reopening US announces $988 million security assistance package for Ukraine Soon after Trump, Zelensky, and Macron met, the administration of outgoing US President Joe Biden announced a new $988 million assistance package for Ukraine. The military aid package includes a range of critical equipment such as drones, precision-guided Himars rocket launcher ammunition, and essential supplies for artillery systems, tanks and armoured vehicles. "Our job has been to try and put Ukraine in the strongest possible position on the battlefield so that it is in the strongest possible position at the negotiating table," National Security Advisor Jake Sullivan said on Saturday. In the closing weeks of Biden's term, the goal is "a massive surge of assistance and to up the economic pressure on Russia," he said. (With inputs from agencies)

Zelensky says talks with Trump were 'good and productive', insists on ‘just’ settlement with Russia

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France is facing a major political crisis as the government collapses following a no-confidence vote. This development marks a significant shift in the country's political landscape and raises questions about the future of its leadership.

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France will give aid worth 100 million euros to Lebanon, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday at an international conference on the country, where Israel is at war with Hezbollah.

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"France will contribute 100 million euros" towards a 500-million-euro ($540-million) target for aid to displaced people, Macron said, adding: "The war must end as soon as possible."

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France will give aid worth 100 million euros to Lebanon, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday at an international conference on the country, where Israel is at war with Hezbollah.

France will give aid worth 100 million euros to Lebanon, President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday at an international conference on the country, where Israel is at war with Hezbollah. Also read: West Asia crisis: Hezbollah claims over 70 Israeli officers killed in Lebanon "France will contribute 100 million euros" towards a 500-million-euro ($540-million) target for aid to displaced people, Macron said, adding: "The war must end as soon as possible." Disclaimer: This story has been published from a news agency feed with minimal edits to adhere to WION's style guide. The headline may have been changed to better reflect the content of the story or to make it more suitable for WION audience.

Macron announces 100 million euros in aid to Lebanon: 'The war must end'

In a new move against Russia's attacks, Ukraine has reportedly&nbsp;deployed "dragon drones," with drones equipped to drop thermite, a weapon that has caused significant damage in past conflicts, including both World Wars.&nbsp;

Meanwhile, in France, French President Emmanuel Macron's appointment of&nbsp;Michel Barnier, a conservative leader, as the new prime minister has sparked&nbsp;hundreds of protests&nbsp;in the country.&nbsp;The Left Parties in France have also called the move an attempt to grab power and disrespect the people's will.&nbsp;

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The family of Turkish-American woman&nbsp;Aysenur Ezgi Eygi who was killed during a protest in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has now demanded an independent investigation into her death, news agency AFP reported on Saturday (Sep&nbsp;7).

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Nearly 25 years after the Kargil war with India, the Pakistan Army has for the first time publicly accepted its involvement in it.&nbsp;Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir in a defence day speech on Friday said, "1948, 1965, 1971 or Kargil war between India and Pakistan, or Siachen, many have sacrificed themselves in them".&nbsp;

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In a concerning development igniting concerns about potential human-to-human transmission of the bird flu virus, a United States resident recently tested positive without ever coming into contact with an animal. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)&nbsp;said Friday (Sep 6) that the person from the US state of&nbsp;Missouri has completely recovered and discharged from the hospital. Despite recent concerns, the CDC is still treating the risk as “low” at the moment.

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In a new move against Russia's attacks, Ukraine has reportedly deployed "dragon drones," with drones equipped to drop thermite, a weapon that has caused significant damage in past conflicts, including both World Wars.

In a new move against Russia's attacks, Ukraine has reportedly deployed "dragon drones," with drones equipped to drop thermite, a weapon that has caused significant damage in past conflicts, including both World Wars. Meanwhile, in France, French President Emmanuel Macron's appointment of Michel Barnier, a conservative leader, as the new prime minister has sparked hundreds of protests in the country. The Left Parties in France have also called the move an attempt to grab power and disrespect the people's will. Click on the headlines to read more Watch | Ukraine deploys 'dragon drones' against Russia, reviving World War-era weapon Ukraine is apparently using "dragon drones" in its fight against Russian forces, with drones equipped to drop thermite, a weapon that has caused significant damage in past conflicts, including both World Wars. France witnesses massive protests after Macron appoints conservative Barnier as PM Hundreds of protests have broken out in France after President Emmanuel Macron named Michel Barnier, a conservative leader, as the country’s new prime minister. Left parties have termed the move an attempt to grab power and disrespect the people’s will. Killing of Aysenur Eygi: US-Turkish woman's kin demands independent probe into her death blamed on Israel The family of Turkish-American woman Aysenur Ezgi Eygi who was killed during a protest in the Israeli-occupied West Bank has now demanded an independent investigation into her death, news agency AFP reported on Saturday (Sep 7). Pakistani Army officially accepts role in 1999 Kargil War Nearly 25 years after the Kargil war with India, the Pakistan Army has for the first time publicly accepted its involvement in it. Pakistan Army Chief General Asim Munir in a defence day speech on Friday said, "1948, 1965, 1971 or Kargil war between India and Pakistan, or Siachen, many have sacrificed themselves in them". Elon Musk’s X faces massive outage, 80% of users report issues Users on social media platform X experienced brief outages in the US around 10:28 am ET on Saturday (Sep 7) that lasted less than an hour. Downdetector.com reported over 8,000 outage reports at the peak of the disruption. It also said at least 80 per cent of X users in the US reported issues. Heads of US, UK intelligence agencies call for ceasefire in Gaza The chiefs of the United States' Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) and United Kingdom's intelligence agency MI6 jointly called for a ceasefire in Gaza in a rare joint public statement to the press, on Saturday (Sep 7) stressing the need for de-escalation in the ongoing Israel-Hamas war. US officials alarmed as man catches bird flu virus without animal contact In a concerning development igniting concerns about potential human-to-human transmission of the bird flu virus, a United States resident recently tested positive without ever coming into contact with an animal. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said Friday (Sep 6) that the person from the US state of Missouri has completely recovered and discharged from the hospital. Despite recent concerns, the CDC is still treating the risk as “low” at the moment. Puja Khedkar case: Indian government sacks controversial officer from IAS The Indian government on Saturday (Sep 7) discharged Puja Khedkar from the Indian Administrative Service (IAS) with immediate effect. The move came a month after the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) on July 31 cancelled her candidature and barred her from appearing in any future examination. Week 1: WATCH | Jordan Love Injury - Packers QB goes down in final seconds during loss vs Eagles Green Bay Packers quarterback Jordan Love suffered a leg injury in the final seconds of their season-opener loss against the Philadelphia Eagles. Love was eventually helped off the ground as the Packers lost 34-29 in Sao Paulo, Brazil on Friday (Sep 6). Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes dies at 83 Brazilian music legend Sergio Mendes, who helped catapult bossa nova onto the global stage in the 1960s with hits including "Mas Que Nada," died in Los Angeles at the age of 83, his family said Friday.

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French President Emmanuel Macron has said he will not agree to a government led by the left-wing New Popular Front alliance (NFP), which won the most seats in last month's legislative election.

France: President Emmanuel Macron 'rejects' left-wing government

France: Emmanuel Macron rules out government led by left-wing new popular front

A full seven weeks after a snap election in which Macron lost his relative parliamentary majority, he has still not named a new prime minister, whose first major task will be to submit next year's budget plan to the National Assembly.

France yet to name a new Prime Minister

A full six weeks after a snap election in which Macron lost his relative parliamentary majority, he has still not named a new prime minister, whose first major task will be to submit next year's budget plan to the National Assembly.

Seven weeks after the French elections, no Prime Minister in sight

The political gridlock in France persists and Paris is hosting the Olympics. Still, in the middle of all of this, the French President is being scrutinized for allegedly taking a summer break. Watch in for more details!

Paris Olympics 2024: Macron leaves Paris mid-Olympics to spend time with family

France’s leftist France Unbowed (LFI) party will take new legislative steps on Tuesday to scrap President Emmanuel Macron’s contested pension changes and reverse the rise of the legal retirement age to 64 from 62. Watch in for more details!

France: Far-left to seek support from far-right to scrap Macron's reforms

Over in France, it has been 10 days since the elections and with a fractured result. The uncertainty continues prime minister Gabriel Attal and his cabinet have resigned and unlike last time the President has accepted it.

France's fractured parliament ushers to uncertainty

In June, French President Emmanuel Macron gambled by calling for snap elections. The result has left France in limbo- with a fragmented Parliament, no clear majority and no clear way out of the political crisis.

France Parliament faces real test: 2025 budget; Citizens ask 'is France governable?'

In June, French President Emmanuel Macron gambled by calling for a snap elections. The result has left France in a limbo- with a fragmented Parliament, no clear majority and no clear way out of the political crisis. What does this mean for Macron's political future?

Will France get far-left Prime Minister? Could Jean-Luc be the next PM?

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