Thursday, July 9, 2026

French President Emmanuel Macron

March 1, 2023

Macron heads to Africa for five-day trip

Macron is due to start a five-day trip to Africa on Wednesday, with stops in Gabon, Angola, Congo and Congo-Brazzaville.

Emmanuel Macron
February 9, 2023

European Union officials welcome Zelensky in Brussels

Mr Zelensky is set to give a speech at the European Parliament and attend a summit with the EU’s 27 leaders as a guest.

Ursula Von Der Leyen
January 17, 2023

Biden, Xi, Sunak, Macron stay away as leaders attend WEF

There are 56 participating finance ministers, 30 trade ministers and 19 central bank heads.

World Economic Forum (WEF)
December 13, 2022

France hosts international conference to mobilise aid for Ukraine

Around 70 countries, international organisations, and the European Union will participate.

President Emmanuel Macron , War-torn Ukraine and Volodymyr Zelensky
November 21, 2022

Woman slaps French President Emmanuel Macron in viral video  

In two years, Mr Macron has been subjected to assault twice in the public in an humiliating manner by enraged citizens.

November 17, 2022

Macron defends possible trip to Qatar World Cup

“I don’t think you have to politicise sports,” Mr Macron said on Thursday during a trip to Bangkok.

Emmanuel Macron
October 27, 2022

Macron outlines solutions to France’s inflation

The government’s strategy is to “stabilise public spending, repay our debts, maintain growth, create jobs and lower taxes,” Mr Macron said.

Emmanuel Macron
October 24, 2022

Ukraine War: Macron meets pope, talks prospects for peace

Mr Macron said he believed there was a chance for peace in Ukraine, even as Russia warned the conflict could escalate.

September 29, 2022

Unions call for protests, strikes in France over high prices, pension reforms

Public transport and schools are to be the main focus of the strikes.

Emmanuel Macron
September 21, 2022

Ukraine War: Putin threatens to use nuclear weapons

“We will, without doubt, use all available means to protect Russia and our people – this is not a bluff,” Mr Putin said in a televised address to the nation.

Russian President Vladimir Putin