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Macron's former bodyguard goes on trial for violence against protester

A former security aide to President Emmanuel Macron has gone on trial on a dozen charges, including voluntary violence, illegally wearing a police badge, and carrying a weapon.

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France pays rare national tribute to cinema icon Jean-Paul Belmondo

Dozens of fans of French cinema icon Jean-Paul Belmondo gather at the entrance to Invalides in Paris to be among the 1,000 privileged people allowed to attend a rare national tribute.

France

Global biodiversity conference kicks off in Marseille

French President Emmanuel Macron is to open the conference. He is expected to renew his call for 30% of the world's surface to be categorised as protected areas by 2030.

Iraq

In Iraq, Macron visits mosques and churches in the ruins of Mosul

Macron visited the city that was held by ISIS for almost five years.

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Ireland

Macron speaks about global corporate tax rate in visit to Ireland

The OECD's global minimum corporate tax rate of 15% and Afghanistan were on the agenda during Emmanuel Macron's visit.

Afghanistan

Afghanistan: Macron demands 'robust' EU plan against illegal migration

Macron warned in a televised address on Monday that "the destabilisation of Afghanistan also risks leading to irregular migratory flows towards Europe".

World News

Iran's new president calls Macron in bid to revive nuclear talks

Hardline Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi asked France to help secure Iran's “rights” in now-stalled talks to revive the 2015 nuclear deal.

France

France promises €100 million to Lebanon at international conference

France will provide an additional €100 million to Lebanon as the country continues to struggle with a financial crisis one year after the Beirut port explosion.

France

France's Macron sues billboard owner for depicting him as Hitler

The offending poster portrays Macron in the uniform of Nazi leader Hitler, with a small moustache, a lock on his forehead and the acronym of the presidential movement LREM turned into a swastika. A message reads: "Obey, get vaccinated."

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Emmanuel Macron is welcomed with garlands of flowers and seashells on Manihi Island

French President Emmanuel Macron meets with residents on Manihi island in French Polynesia. He was garlanded with flowers and seashells as he stepped off a boat to be greeted by local officials

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Macron is on his first official trip to French Polynesia

Emmanuel Macron, the first president to visit the Marquesas Islands, takes part in a walkabout on the island of Hiva Oa after attending a traditional show featuring participants from the six islands of the archipelago

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French president Macron visits former colonies in French Polynesia

President Emmanuel Macron is visiting former French colonies in Polynesia in the South Pacific

Tech News

Emmanuel Macron identifed as potential Pegasus spyware target

Macron headed a list of 14 former or current heads of state who were identified as potential targets of the NSO software.

France

Watch: France observes Bastille Day under shadow of Delta variant

France returns to its annual military parade down the Champs-Élysées after it was cancelled last year due to the pandemic.

France

French MEP criticised for comparing COVID-19 pass with apartheid

Michèle Rivasi, from the European Greens, is known for her opposition to vaccines and has sparked indignation from other French politicians.

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France's Macron to outline plans to curb Delta variant as cases spike

Emmanuel Macron is expected to announce new measures just days after lifting them as new infections fuelled by the more contagious Delta variant soar.

France

French regional elections: Far-right party fails to win any region

The far-right National Rally failed to win a single region in France's regional elections on Sunday which were marked by record low turnout.

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17 EU leaders defend LGBT rights amid row over new Hungarian law

"We must continue fighting against discrimination towards the LGBT community, reaffirming our defence of their fundamental rights," the leaders say.

France

'Slap in the face' for Macron as his party scores low in regional vote

The regional elections in France were regarded by some as a testing ground for next year's presidential election.

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French regional elections matter more than you think. Here is why

The far-right could capture the presidency of at least one French region for the first time, less than one year before France's presidential election.