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The Brief: Hybrid threats and Europe's vulnerability

EU Defence Ministers are meeting in Helsinki to discuss how to counter hybrid threats - actions by state and non-state actors to destabilise countries. From disinformation to military incursions, hybrid threats are evolving, so must Europe's response to them, experts say.

United Kingdom

France and UK pledge to stop English Channel migrant crossings

Home Secretary Priti Patel has promised to crackdown on 'ruthless people smugglers'.

France

Eric Cantona steals show with Shakespeare at Champions League draw

French legend Cantona quoted from Shakespeare's King Lear in speech that left soccer stars in the audience visibly baffled.

France

Far-right trio jailed for anti-migrant helicopter operation

Three far-right activists with Generation Identitaire — Generation Identity — have been jailed for six months for intercepting migrants in the Alps.

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France

Behind the scenes of the International City of Gastronomy in Lyon

This project located in the Grand Hôtel-Dieu will open its doors this autumn in France's capital of gastronomy, Lyon

United Kingdom

Photographs of British homes tell stories of the generations

Homes and interiors tell a story, both politically and culturally of a whole country, says Isabelle Bonnet, the curator of ‘Home Sweet Home’ photographic exhibition. It presents a complex image of the British home, carefully documented by photographers from the sixties to the present day.

Europe News

G7: diplomatic detentes and mixed messages

Our political editor Darren McCaffrey looks at the outcome of the G7.

World

Has the gathering simply become an expensive and over-hyped talkfest?

An emergency meeting about the Amazon forest fires, a row with the Brazilian president, new taxes for digital companies and a surprise visit by Iran's foreign minister, President Macron's hosting of the G7 summit in the seaside town of Biarritz featured action and drama.

France

Euroviews. How Trump's G-7 agenda was derailed by a smooth-talking Emmanuel Macron ǀ View

Unlike last year’s meeting, the American president failed to create chaos in France, in large part because of Macron’s intense and adroit diplomatic efforts.

France

Here's what you need to remember from the G7 summit in Biarritz

Emergency aid fund for Amazon wildfires, surprise visit by Iranian foreign minister, here are the key things you need to remember from this weekend's G7 summit.

France

City lockdown in Biarritz for G7 felt by residents

As the G7 was underway in Biarritz, a heavy police presence was felt in the coastal town of Biarritz.

Brazil

Brazil's Bolsonaro attacks Macron's wife in 'sexist' Facebook post

Brazil's President, his son and his agriculture minister attacked the French leader on social media over the weekend after Macron put the Amazon on the official G7 agenda.

France

G7 live: Climate change, trade discussions for final day of summit

On the final day of the G7 summit, world leaders gathered to discuss climate change and trade.

France

Spouses of G7 leaders visit Basque country

The spouses visited museums and took a tour of Basque country while world leaders met during the G7 summit.

France

Iranian Foreign Minister meets with French President in surprise talks

Iran's foreign minister met with the French president and foreign minister on the margins of the G7 summit.

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Protesters march in Bayonne carrying stolen portraits of Macron

Protesters marched through the streets of Bayonne on Sunday carrying official portraits of French President Emmanuel Macron, which were stolen from town halls around France.

France

Climate activists rally carrying stolen portraits of Macron near G7

Climate activists marched through the town of Bayonne carrying stolen portraits of French President Emmanuel Macron.

France

French police use tear gas on G7 protesters in Bayonne

French police use tear gas on G7 protesters in Bayonne

France

Explained: The story of Paris' liberation from the Nazis, 75 years on

Sunday, August 25, marks 75 years since the Liberation of Paris, when the city was freed from the Nazi occupation it endured from 1940 to 1944.

France

Thousands join 'Alternative G7' protest march near Biarritz

Thousands of protesters marched across the border from Hendaye in France to Irun in Spain to mark an ‘Alternative G7’ summit against world leaders.