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At least 18 wounded in Damascus blasts during Macron visit, Syria says

Macron had entered the presidential palace to meet Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa when the explosions happened near the Four Seasons Hotel.

Europe News

Macron arrives in Syria for first post-Assad visit by western leader

Macron will meet with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa at the presidential palace and “engage directly with diverse Syrian people,” his office said.

The Cube

Viral fake AI-image shows Macron kneeling before Thai king

Did French President Emmanuel Macron kneel before Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn? Despite online claims, this viral image is fake.

Europe News

France's Macron speaks out against global rise in executions

"The death penalty has never made a society safer," Macron said during a speech at the ninth World Congress against the death penalty.

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Health news

France's National Assembly approves assisted dying bill

The French National Assembly has passed the assisted dying bill — a law that has sparked controversy across the country — following the Senate's rejection.

Europe Today

Ukraine seeks defence, energy deals in Poland as Macron meets Meloni

The Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 kicks off today in Gdańsk, with Kyiv aiming to secure deals on defence capabilities, energy and economic cooperation. Meanwhile, France’s President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the French Riviera today for a major summit.

Tech News

Station F turns nine with one eye on France's looming election

The biggest threat to France's startup scene isn't the market or AI. It's the ballot box, according to data from startup incubator Station F.

Culture news

Versailles unveils gallery for 250th anniversary of US independence

Opening on Saturday 4 July, this gallery brings together paintings, sculptures and portraits from the château’s collections to spotlight the political, diplomatic and military figures of independence.

Europe News

How China’s currency makes the EU's trade deficit worse

EU leaders last week pointed to the undervaluation of the yuan as a major factor in the EU’s record trade deficit with China, which Brussels is taking steps to address.

Europe Today

From Évian to Brussels: Inside a whirlwind week of intense diplomacy

In her weekly newsletter, Euronews' Chief Europe Editor, Maria Tadeo, takes readers behind the scenes of a whirlwind week, from Macron's "perfect" G7 in Évian to Costa's call with Russia, which she argues comes with the job.

Europe News

'Not our Europe': Macron and Sánchez slam return hubs for migrants

"I don't know if these are the fundamental principles on which our Europe was built," Emmanuel Macron said as he strongly criticized the increasingly popular project to build return hubs for rejected asylum seekers.

Europe News

EU Commission to develop diversification instrument – von der Leyen

The Commission is set to develop new trade defence tools, including a diversification instrument, to tackle the EU's "unsustainable" trade deficit with China, with the political backing of EU leaders.

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Macron and Modi tour Indian pavilion at France's VivaTech

France highlighted its technology partnership with India on 18 June as President Emmanuel Macron and Prime Minister Narendra Modi toured VivaTech 2026 in Paris.

Tech News

VivaTech 2026: Foxconn and Nvidia bet big on France as Europe's AI hub

Foxconn, Nvidia and Mistral AI announce major AI infrastructure deals at Europe's VivaTech conference, with France's cheap nuclear energy and homegrown talent drawing global investment.

The Cube

Misinformation targets Trump and European leaders at G7

Social media users have been sharing old clips and taking statements by politicians out of context, in an apparent effort to highlight the strained relationship between the US and Europe.

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Watch: Moment Trump signs US-Iran agreement at Versailles

US President Donald Trump signed a memorandum of understanding with Iran at the Palace of Versailles on 18 June, marking a significant diplomatic step aimed at easing the Middle East conflict that has unsettled the region since February.

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Trump welcomed to Versailles for dinner with Macron

Donald Trump was welcomed to the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday evening for a private reception and dinner hosted by French President Emmanuel Macron following the conclusion of the G7 summit in Evian.

Europe News

G7 summit: Macron hails 'turning point' on Ukraine among allies

"There was a turning point, there was definitely an Évian moment regarding Ukraine," Emmanuel Macron said at the end of the G7 summit.

Europe News

G7 summit: 'The tide is turning for Ukraine,' leaders tell Zelenskyy

The second day of the G7 summit in Évian, France, focused on Russia's war on Ukraine, the situation in the Middle East and international partnerships.

Economy

Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wines over digital tax

Washington and Paris are facing renewed trade tensions as the US president targets France's levy on large technology firms ahead of the G7 summit.