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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.

27/08/2019

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.

27/08/2019

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.

26/08/2019

France

No consensus reached over inviting Russia to next G7 summit: Macron

The French president said G7 leaders did not reach a consensus on whether or not to invite Russia to the next G7.

26/08/2019

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.

26/08/2019

France

Watch again: Trump hails 'tremendous unity' of G7 leaders

The two leaders have used the summit in Biarritz to focus on different issues with Trump favouring bilateral meeting to discuss trade and Macron concentrating on climate change and the Amazon.

26/08/2019

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.

26/08/2019

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Paris celebrates 75th anniversary of liberation from Nazis

Paris celebrated the 75th anniversary of its victory over the rule of the notorious Nazi leader Adolf Hitler on Sunday (August 25) with a parade in 1940s dress, delighting onlookers who took part in the joyous commemoration.

26/08/2019

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.

26/08/2019

France

G7 countries to provide $20 million to combat Amazon fires

Macron says that G7 leaders are close to a deal on tackling the Amazon fires

26/08/2019

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.

25/08/2019

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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.

25/08/2019

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.

25/08/2019

France

French police use tear gas on G7 protesters in Bayonne

French police use tear gas on G7 protesters in Bayonne

24/08/2019

France

The forgotten story of the Spanish Republicans who liberated Paris

Follow the journey of Amado Granell, the Spanish Republican soldier who headed the first Allied military unit to enter the Nazi-occupied French capital.

24/08/2019

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.

24/08/2019

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.

24/08/2019

France

'We will hold discussions with EU but Irish backstop has got to go'

He has previously said the odds of a no-deal Brexit were "a million to one".

23/08/2019

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Activists protest outside French Monsanto factory ahead of G7

French activists brought in dirt, hay and plants to create a makeshift vegetable patch as they protested in front of a Monsanto factory in Peyrehorade on Friday (August 23), on the eve of the Biarritz G7 summit.

23/08/2019

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Activists wear giant heads of G7 leaders to make protest

Oxfam activists organised a protest on Friday in Biarritz where global leaders will meet for the G7 summit this weekend.

23/08/2019

France

US stance on Iran nuclear deal is a threat to Europe — Zarif

Javad Zarif tells Euronews that US pressurising its allies over the Iran nuclear deal "is a threat against the future of Europe.”

23/08/2019

France

Jeffrey Epstein sex offence probe launched in France

A probe begins over whether US sex offender Jeffrey Epstein committed child rape offences in France

23/08/2019

World

'Alternative G7' want climate summit pledges to be legally binding

Activists gathered at the "Alternative G7" on the French-Spanish border want international deals such as the Paris Agreement to be legally-binding, in order to prevent nations from flouting their environmental commitments.

23/08/2019

France

Macron calls fires in the Amazon 'an international crisis'

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on members of the Group of Seven (G7) to discuss the raging wildfires ravaging the Amazon rainforest in Brazil.

22/08/2019

France

Euroviews. The G7 must stop fuelling inequality ǀ View

Now more than ever political leaders actually need to listen. They will find that the solutions to inequality are not coming from politicians, but are already being moved forward by people on the frontlines of the problem globally.

22/08/2019

France

Counter-G7 summit: Why are people fighting for 'alternative' method?

A counter-G7 summit that looks for an "alternative" world order is taking place a week before the G7 meeting in Biarritz.

22/08/2019