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Endangered US contraceptives put 1.4 million women at risk, NGO claims

More than 1.4 million women and girls in Africa will lose access to contraceptives as the U.S. plans to burn $10 million worth of supplies stored in Europe.

EuroVerify

No, French President Emmanuel Macron's approval rating is not 7%

EuroVerify investigates the suspiciously low figure, which has most notably been shared by members of France's far-right National Rally party.

Europe News

French PM launches podcast to defend his 2026 budget cuts

Under fire for his unpopular €44-billion savings plan, PM François Bayrou has decided to turn to YouTube and a podcast series to try to convince the French public.

Economy

Macron says the EU-US trade deal's not yet done

With the ink barely dry on the trade deal between the EU and the US, the French president called for continued negotiations and, if necessary, the implementation of rebalancing measures.

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Europe News

On defence, France and Germany are inching closer but remain far apart

Germany has a lot of catching up to do but has plenty of fiscal space to do it.

World News

E3 leaders make renewed call for ceasefire in Gaza amid hunger deaths

The call comes after the three leaders spoke again by phone on Saturday morning, following Friday's conversation. According to the British PM Keir Starmer, the E3 leaders talked about the situation in Gaza, which they agreed is appalling.

Europe News

What does France's decision to recognise Palestine mean?

Observers point out that by recognising Palestine, French President Emmanuel Macron hopes to pressure his European allies, including the United Kingdom, Germany and Italy, to take a stance and revive the long-defunct two-state solution.

France

Macron faces backlash from US and Israel over recognition of Palestine

The move to formalise France's recognition of Palestine, announced on Thursday, sparked immediate backlash from Israel and the US, while it was welcomed by several European and Arab leaders.

Europe News

Macron announces that France will recognise Palestine as a state

In a statement published on Thursday night, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognise Palestine as a state, a move that is to be formalised at the UN General Assembly this coming September.

Economy

EU member states adopt retaliatory hit list in response to US tariffs

The member states adopted on Thursday morning the list of countermeasures targeting €93 billions' worth of US products in response to US tariffs, but the Commission is yet to follow suit. It will only come into effect on August 7 if the two parties fail to reach an agreement.

Germany

Defence and tariffs top the agenda at Merz and Macron working dinner

As Merz hosted Macron in Berlin, their agenda included a long list of topics, such as defence, energy and EU trade policy.

France

Macrons sue Candace Owens over claims first lady is transgender

In the suit filed in the Delaware Superior Court, the Macrons said Owens had waged a "campaign of global humiliation" for personal gain to promote her podcast.

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Macron visits Tour de France as Pogačar wins stage 12 at Hautacam

French President Emmanuel Macron watched as Tadej Pogačar secured a dominant solo victory on stage 12 of the Tour de France, reclaiming the yellow jersey atop Hautacam.

Economy

French PM proposes slashing two public holidays to reduce deficit

France’s public deficit hit 5.8% of GDP in 2024, totalling €168.6 billion, a figure well above the maximum allowed by EU rules.

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WATCH: Bastille Day celebrations in Paris

Thousands took part in Bastille Day events across France, with a military parade in Paris and international troops on display.

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France holds annual Bastille Day military parade in Paris

French President Emmanuel Macron led a ceremony at the Arc de Triomphe on Monday as France held its annual Bastille Day parade and events across the country.

France

France to invest billions in defence of Europe's freedom, Macron says

French President Emmanuel Macron outlined plans on Sunday to boost defence spending in France, warning Europe is facing a "greater threat" than at any time since the end of World War II.

Europe News

Gisèle Pelicot among hundreds set to receive France's Legion of Honour

France's Legion of Honour will be awarded to 589 individuals, including historian Mona Ozouf and musician Pharrell Williams, in recognition of their contributions to society.

Europe News

UK and France launch pilot scheme to further deter Channel crossings

France will accept the returned migrants in exchange for the UK taking in an equal number of asylum seekers who have family ties in Britain, the leaders of the two countries announced on Thursday.

Europe News

UK and France to unveil 'one in, one out' migrant boat deal

The deal, if agreed, would initially allow up to 50 small boat arrivals to be returned to France weekly.