All news on the topic: Emmanuel Macron

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Hundreds of asylum seekers disappear after UK-France returns
Hundreds of asylum seekers including at least 41 age-disputed children who were removed to France under the “one in, one out” deal have disappeared, human rights organisations have said.
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France demands Britain takes in illegal migrants from all 27 EU countries
France is pushing for Britain to accept asylum seekers from across the EU as part of a new deal to replace the current "one in, one out" agreement.
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France threatens to scrap UK migrant return deal
France is said to have threatened to scrap the one in, one out deal, as Andy Burnham as desperately pleaded with Emmanuel Macron in an attempt to renew the agreement.
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Trump hints US may not defend Britain if Argentina invades Falklands again
Donald Trump has hinted he would not back Britain if Argentina invaded the Falkland Islands again.
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Britain and France deploy 45-officer surge team to tackle migrant boat launches near Calais
A special police unit equipped with drones and trained in the use of riot and crowd-control tactics is being set up to tackle the rise of mega-dinghies being used to transport migrants across the Channel.
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King Charles praises enduring Britain-France ties in French as Bayeux Tapestry arrives in London
King Charles spoke in French to Emmanuel Macron as he praised the enduring relationship between Britain and France during a speech marking the historic display of the Bayeux Tapestry in London.
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Germany eyes role in Britain’s Trident force as Europe seeks shield beyond America
Germany is exploring the possibility of investing in Britain’s nuclear deterrent, it has been revealed, in a bid to move away from reliance on the US.
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France pledges €12m wildfire aid after residents heckle prime minister
French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday announced €12 million in aid and fast-track rebuilding measures for communities in southwest France devastated by wildfires, adding that the cost of relief measures including tax breaks could eventually exceed €100 million.
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France weighed an €80m Pegasus deal while its own ministers were being targeted by Morocco
Even “warrior monks” have secrets. Sébastien Lecornu opted for this term himself, pledging his loyalty to Emmanuel Macron when he was appointed prime minister. The expression carries an ascetic, even dull connotation.
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Morocco’s secret surveillance machine exposed: How Pegasus was used to target journalists and dissidents
Trailing targets, monitoring internet cafes, deploying spyware: Morocco has mobilized a massive arsenal of surveillance tools against journalists and dissidents in recent years. At the forefront is Pegasus, a spyware that has been used to target foreign heads of state and government, among others.
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Farage attacks Burnham over Channel crisis as PM vows to change tactics
Reform UK leader Nigel Farage has accused Andy Burnham of not having the balls to stop the boats.
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French prosecutors open workplace bullying probe after government staff suicide attempt
The Paris state prosecutor has opened a preliminary inquiry into alleged workplace bullying after the attempted suicide of a staff member in a department connected to the French prime minister’s office, France Inter radio has revealed.
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More than 300,000 flee as wildfires spread across France and Spain
Firefighters are struggling to contain wildfires in south-west France as strong winds push flames towards the city of Bordeaux, with one official saying they "are far from having the fire under control."
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Investigation reveals how Bernard Arnault used his media empire to protect LVMH and shape editorial coverage
Since the 1990s, the CEO of LVMH has built a small media galaxy in print and radio, which he uses to convey his ideas and tastes, but also to promote his brands.
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France links Russian disinformation campaign to attacks on presidential candidate Édouard Philippe
A French security source told AFP that the Russian disinformation network “Storm-1516” targeted former Prime Minister Édouard Philippe, one of the declared candidates for the French presidency, as part of an effort to interfere in France’s presidential election.
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More than 60,000 evacuated as uncontrolled wildfires spread across south-west France
More than 60,000 people have been evacuated or are being moved to safety as two major wildfires continue to spread across south-west France, fuelled by highly unfavourable weather conditions.
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Monaco bomb mystery deepens as Ukraine’s security services are linked to murder of prime suspect
The case of a suspected bomber accused of targeting a Ukrainian oligarch has taken another murky turn, after details of her subsequent murder were revealed in court with evidence suggesting the involvement of Kyiv’s intelligence agencies.
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Bombs explode near Emmanuel Macron during Damascus visit, leaving 18 injured
Two bombs exploded near the hotel in Damascus where ‌Emmanuel Macron held meetings on Tuesday, Syrian state media said, but the French president’s office said he did not hear the explosions and he met Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa soon afterwards.
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Andy Burnham urged to offer a UK-France nuclear umbrella for Europe if he becomes prime minister
Andy Burnham should publicly offer to provide a nuclear umbrella over Europe if he becomes the UK’s next leader, a top European diplomat told.
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Eastern Europe fears NATO could face Russia without US military support under Trump
A nightmare scenario has been playing on eastern European minds with increasing intensity since Donald Trump returned to the White House: what if Russia attacks and the US does not join the fight?
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Russia threatens legal action as UK considers selling oil from seized shadow fleet tanker
Russia has warned it could take legal action if Britain sells the cargo from the seized shadow fleet tanker Smyrtos, escalating the fallout from the first UK-led interdiction of a Russia-linked oil tanker.
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Lukashenko’s foreign policy exposed as Kremlin subcontracting after Belarus loses autonomy
Having exercised unchallenged power in Belarus since 1994, Alexander Lukashenko has earned himself not only the title of “Europe’s last dictator,” but also a well-deserved reputation as a shrewd international player.
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Trump signs Iran ceasefire memorandum to end Strait of Hormuz blockade
This is the historic moment Donald Trump officially signs an agreement to end the war with Iran.
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Europe warned to build its own nuclear deterrent as Russia pressures NATO
Russia is expanding its nuclear-capable, long-range weapon systems to press Europe and fracture NATO.
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Starmer says he was not snubbed by Trump at G7 amid defence and Ukraine pressure
Donald Trump has raised no concerns with me over defense spending, Sir Keir Starmer has insisted, just days after his defense secretary resigned and accused him of being unwilling to put enough resources into Britain’s struggling military.