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nypost.compolitics12 min agoUpdated
Damascus Bombings Kill One and Wound 36 During Macron Visit; Suspects Arrested
Syrian authorities arrested several suspects after explosive devices detonated in Damascus on Tuesday during French President Emmanuel Macron's visit. The blasts killed one person and wounded 36 others.
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espn.comsports2 days ago
Auriemma Says Clark Fouls Not a Referendum on America
UConn coach Geno Auriemma said on-court confrontations involving Caitlin Clark should not be viewed as a national referendum. He attributed much of the surrounding attention to her fandom. Clark separately expressed frustration over continued focus on a recent flagrant foul.
Washington Examinerpolitics2 days ago
Bombs explode near Macron hotel during Syria visit
Two bomb blasts injured at least 18 people near the Four Seasons hotel in Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron spent the night. Macron and Syrian President Ahmed al Sharaa held a joint press conference afterward and said the attacks would not halt Syria's return to int…
france24.comworld2 days ago
Blasts Wound 18 in Damascus but Macron’s Syria Visit Continues Uninterrupted
Two improvised explosive devices detonated near the Ministry of Tourism and a hotel hosting French President Emmanuel Macron on July 7, 2026. Syria’s Interior Ministry reported 18 wounded, including four police officers, with the blasts occurring outside the designated security z…
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jpost.compolitics2 days ago
Explosive devices detonate near Damascus hotel ahead of planned visit
Two explosive devices detonated near a hotel in Syria's capital Damascus where French President Emmanuel Macron was scheduled to stay, a security source said. No injuries or damage details have been released.
Newsweekworld4 days ago
Oklahoma Woman Faces Repeated Hospitalizations After Forehead Lump
Emma Selvidge, 19, woke with a forehead lump on April 2 and received treatment for a suspected spider bite. Complications led to surgery, vision loss, and two further hospitalizations with a sinus vein diagnosis.
al-monitor.compolitics4 days ago
French President Macron Plans Syria Visit With Investor Delegation
Syria's presidential media directorate announced July 5 that Emmanuel Macron will visit to discuss bilateral relations. He will be joined by French investors and company representatives for a roundtable with President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Damascus.
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ai5 days ago
France and India seek AI data center investment from tech firms
French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi have met with technology executives this year to discuss data center and cloud infrastructure projects. The two leaders hosted separate events that produced investment commitments from several companies.
Washington Examinerpolitics7 days ago
Red Emma’s Bookstore in Baltimore to Host July 4 Fundraiser for Texas and Minnesota Defendants
Red Emma’s announced Thursday a Friday fundraising event for nine people convicted in a 2025 Texas attack and 15 charged in Minnesota. The plans coincide with national 250th anniversary celebrations on the National Mall.
news.sky.comworld8 days ago
Bayeux Tapestry to Be Loaned to British Museum for 10 Months Starting September 2025
The 70-meter embroidery will travel from Bayeux, France, for an 18-month display in London. It will be shown in one continuous length inside a glass case. The loan follows a 2025 promise by French President Emmanuel Macron.
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ESPNsports11 days ago
Raducanu withdraws from Wimbledon with stress fracture in lower leg
Emma Raducanu has withdrawn from Wimbledon after a scan confirmed a stress fracture in her lower right leg. The British number one was seeded 30th and scheduled to open against Antonia Ruzic on Monday.
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ESPNsports12 days ago
Raducanu Cuts Short Wimbledon Practice Over Suspected Shin Issue
Emma Raducanu ended her Saturday practice session early and postponed her media duties. The 30th seed faces Antonia Ruzic on Court One at 13:00 BST Monday.
manilatimes.netsports14 days ago
Raducanu Misses Wimbledon Training but Reached Queen’s Final After Five Matches in a Week
Emma Raducanu skipped training at Wimbledon on Thursday while managing a shin injury. The problem was aggravated during her five-match run to the Queen's Club final earlier this month.
The Independentsports14 days ago
British No 1 Spotted in Orthopaedic Boot Days Before Wimbledon
Emma Raducanu was seen leaving the Wimbledon practice complex wearing a boot on her right leg. She skipped scheduled training the next day and has not played since reaching the final at Queen’s less than two weeks ago.
Le Mondepolitics14 days ago
French Navy Boards Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Off Sicily for Checks
The French navy boarded the oil tanker Deliver off Sicily on June 23. President Emmanuel Macron said the vessel belongs to Russia's shadow fleet. France has now intercepted five such ships since September.
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France 24politics14 days ago
Macron to Host Meloni in Antibes for Defense and Energy Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni on Thursday at Villa Eilenroc. The leaders plan to sign agreements on defense, nuclear energy and space cooperation. The talks follow recent friction between Meloni and U.S. President Donald Trump.
Euronewstechnology22 days ago
VivaTech Draws 200,000 Visitors to Paris for 10th Edition
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and French President Emmanuel Macron attended the event, where AI and robotics drew the most attention from visitors.
France 24politics22 days ago
French President Hosts U.S. President at Versailles Dinner Marking 250 Years of American Independence
French President Emmanuel Macron will host President Donald Trump at a dinner at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday to mark the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence. The event aims to keep Trump in France through the end of the G7 summit.
news.sky.comworld23 days agoUpdated
UK Government Objects to Thames Water Lenders’ £10bn Rescue Plan
Environment Secretary Emma Reynolds wrote to Ofwat on Monday raising concerns over the lenders' rescue package. A government spokesman said the offer does not do enough to protect consumers or the environment.
middleeasteye.netpolitics24 days agoUpdated
Trump Says Strait of Hormuz Will Be Fully Open by Friday
President Trump announced Monday that a U.S.-Iran deal will reopen the Strait of Hormuz to shipping starting Friday. The announcement came during bilateral talks with French President Emmanuel Macron ahead of a G7 summit.
japantimes.co.jpsports25 days ago
Vekic beats Raducanu to win women’s singles at Queen’s Club
Donna Vekic defeated Emma Raducanu in straight sets to claim the women's singles title at Queen's Club, becoming only the second champion in the event's history.
rnz.co.nzworld25 days ago
Australian tourist dies in motorcycle crash on Thailand's Koh Samui island
Jemma Stapleton, who placed third in the 2025 Stawell Gift, died Wednesday on Koh Samui island. Rainy weather was cited as a factor in the crash during a family vacation.
France 24politics22 days agoUpdated
Trump and Macron to Dine at Versailles After G7 Summit in France
U.S. President Donald Trump will dine with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Palace of Versailles on Wednesday following the G7 summit in Evian-les-Bains.
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bbc.co.uksports26 days ago
Raducanu Beats Rakhimova in Three Sets to Reach Queen’s Club Semi-Finals
Emma Raducanu defeated Kamilla Rakhimova in three sets at the Queen's Club Championship. She will face Iva Jovic in the semi-finals later today.
bbc.co.uksports27 days ago
Boulter beats world No. 2 Rybakina 7-5, 2-6, 6-4 at Queen’s Club
The British player defeated the world No. 2 in a match that lasted nearly three hours. Emma Raducanu also advanced with a straight-sets win over Sorana Cirstea.
france24.compolitics27 days ago
Canada and France Sign Agreement to Share Classified Defence and AI Intelligence
Prime Minister Mark Carney and President Emmanuel Macron signed a general security of information agreement in Paris on Friday. The deal covers classified exchanges in defence, space, artificial intelligence and aerospace sectors.
bbc.co.uksports27 days ago
Emma Raducanu defeats Sorana Cirstea 6-4 6-2 at Queen's Club
Raducanu reached the quarter-finals with her first top-20 win in over a year. She will face Kamilla Rakhimova on Friday.
Ars Technicaai29 days ago
Google DeepMind Releases DiffusionGemma Text Model
The new open model generates up to 256 tokens in parallel and runs at over 1,000 tokens per second on an H100.
riotimesonline.compolitics29 days ago
Macron to Chair G7, China, IMF Talks on Global Trade Imbalances
French President Emmanuel Macron will lead a Thursday video call with G7 nations, China, the IMF and other partners to discuss global trade imbalances, the Elysee announced Wednesday.
calgaryherald.comworld30 days ago
Northern Ireland Leaders Condemn Belfast Knife Attack, Call for Swift Conviction and Deportation
First Minister Michelle O'Neill, Deputy First Minister Emma Little-Pengelly, Justice Minister Naomi Long, PSNI chief constable Sir Jon Boutcher and Brendan Mullan of Northern Ireland's Policing Board addressed the media together following the attack.
Abc Newspolitics32 days ago
British, French, German Leaders to Meet Ukrainian President on Ukraine Support
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Sunday to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine. The meeting follows recent long-range strikes by both sides.
Nprscience33 days ago
Virunga Park Builds Five Ebola Screening Posts as Militia Attacks Kill Rangers
Director Emmanuel de Merode described five new screening stations costing $44,000 each and the delivery of 1,100 body bags after militia strikes killed four staff in two weeks.
Le Mondepolitics34 days ago
Zelensky Offers Direct Talks With Putin and Full Ceasefire
French President Emmanuel Macron, German Chancellor Friedrich Merz and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer will join Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky at Downing Street from around 1730 GMT.
france24.comworld36 days ago
Kagame and Macron Inaugurate Genocide Memorial as Rwanda and France Declare New Chapter Despite Remaining Historical Disagreements
President Paul Kagame described renewed trust between Kigali and Paris after attending a dinner at the Élysée Palace hosted by President Emmanuel Macron.
Cnbcai36 days ago
G7 Summit on AI Safety to Partner With OpenAI
OpenAI chief executive Sam Altman will attend the G7 conference in France from June 15-17 after an invitation from President Emmanuel Macron. Discussions are expected to focus on youth safety and frontier AI risks.
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France 24politics37 days ago
Macron and Kagame Inaugurate Paris Memorial to 1994 Rwanda Genocide Victims
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame inaugurated a memorial on June 2, 2026, at the Esplanade Habib-Bourguiba on Quai d'Orsay in Paris. The double stele by artist Grada Kilomba commemorates victims of the 1994 genocide against the Tutsi.
citizen.co.zapolitics37 days ago
Macron and Kagame Inaugurate Paris Memorial to 1994 Rwandan Genocide Victims
French President Emmanuel Macron and Rwandan President Paul Kagame attended the June 2 inauguration of a double-stele memorial on Paris's Quai d'Orsay. The monument commemorates more than one million Tutsis killed in 1994.
France 24sports37 days ago
French President and First Lady Visit National Football Team Before World Cup
French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron visited the national football team before its departure for the World Cup. France enters the tournament as one of the favorites. The visit marks the final major tournament for the head coach after 14 years.
Euronewsworld38 days ago
Hungary’s Prime Minister Péter Magyar to Meet German Chancellor and French President
Péter Magyar will visit German Chancellor Friedrich Merz on Tuesday and French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday. The meetings follow a political agreement to unfreeze €16.4 billion in EU funds.
The Guardianpolitics38 days ago
France Seizes Russia-Linked Oil Tanker Tagor in Atlantic Over Suspected Sanctions Breach
French naval commandos boarded the sanctioned tanker Tagor more than 400 nautical miles west of Brittany on Sunday. President Emmanuel Macron announced the seizure and said the operation complied with the law of the sea.
nationalpost.compolitics38 days ago
Macron Offers French Support for Maritime Mission in Strait of Hormuz if US-Iran Deal Reached
French President Emmanuel Macron endorsed ongoing US-Iran talks and said France stands ready to send an international maritime mission to the Strait of Hormuz once a deal is reached. President Trump reaffirmed US support for Lebanon's sovereignty and a robust ceasefire during the…
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france24.compolitics38 days ago
French President Announces €93 Billion in Foreign Investments at Choose France Summit
French President Emmanuel Macron announced €93 billion in foreign investments during the Choose France summit. The figure covers commitments from international companies across multiple sectors.
Japan Timestechnology38 days ago
SoftBank Pledges €75 Billion for AI Infrastructure in France
President Emmanuel Macron opened the annual Choose France investment summit on Monday at Versailles palace, where foreign investors pledged tens of billions for AI and data centre projects.
Le Mondepolitics39 days ago
Choose France Summit to Announce Record Investments at Versailles on June 1
President Emmanuel Macron will host foreign business leaders at the ninth Choose France summit on Monday at the Château de Versailles. The event comes as one invited French start-up has abandoned a major solar project.
en.rfi.frworld40 days ago
Edgar Morin, French Intellectual and Resistance Member, Dies at 104
French sociologist and philosopher Edgar Morin died Friday in Paris at age 104. President Emmanuel Macron confirmed the death and paid tribute to Morin’s wartime service and intellectual work.
France 24politics42 days ago
Macron Announces €1 Billion Stellantis EV Project
French President Emmanuel Macron announced private investments to expand electricity use. Two hundred companies signed a pact to double electricity's share of the energy mix to 60 percent by 2030.
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BBC Newssports46 days agoUpdated
Raducanu Loses in French Open First Round to Sierra
Emma Raducanu lost her opening match at the 2026 French Open to Argentina's Solana Sierra in straight sets. The British number one dropped the first set 6-0 before forcing a tie-break in the second.
France 24politics49 days agoUpdated
Macron Backs Repeal of France's Colonial Slavery Decrees
President Emmanuel Macron endorsed the symbolic repeal of 17th- and 18th-century royal decrees that codified slavery in French colonies. He also called for addressing reparations while warning against false promises on an issue he said could never be fully repaired.
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Fox Newspolitics49 days ago
World Trade Center steel beam arrives at Florida school where Bush learned of 9/11
A steel beam recovered from the World Trade Center arrived Tuesday at Emma E. Booker Elementary School in Sarasota, Florida. The delivery marks the seventh stop on the Tunnel to Towers Foundation's Steel Across America tour ahead of the 25th anniversary of the attacks.
vanguardngr.comworld50 days ago
Armed Attack in Oyo State Abducts Dozens from Schools
On May 15, gunmen on motorcycles raided three schools near Ogbomoso, killing two people and taking at least 53 hostages. Bishop Emmanuel Adetoyese Badejo called for prayers and swift government action.
Le Mondepolitics50 days ago
French Lawmakers Approve Macron Nominee for Central Bank Governor
French lawmakers on Wednesday narrowly approved President Emmanuel Macron's choice to lead the Banque de France. The finance committees of both parliamentary chambers did not oppose the appointment.
usmagazine.comworld51 days ago
BBC Names Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe as New Strictly Come Dancing Hosts
The BBC has confirmed Emma Willis, Josh Widdicombe and Johannes Radebe as the new hosts of Strictly Come Dancing. The trio will be the first three-presenter line-up since 2013.
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whatreallyhappened.compolitics51 days ago
Book Details Macron Marriage and Influence of Wife
A new book by Paris Match journalist Florian Tadif examines the relationship between French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte. The book draws on accounts from advisers and friends to describe their private interactions and her role in his career.
Le Mondepolitics51 days ago
French-Israeli Peace Advocate Ofer Bronchtein Dies at 69
Ofer Bronchtein, a French-Israeli dual citizen and advocate for a two-state solution, died Monday in Paris. He had advised President Emmanuel Macron on France's recognition of Palestine.
news.sky.comtechnology54 days ago
Judge Rejects El Chapo Guzman Letters Seeking New Trial and Extradition
U.S. District Judge Brian Cogan rejected multiple handwritten letters from Joaquin ‘El Chapo’ Guzman requesting a new trial, extradition to Mexico and other relief. The letters, sent throughout April, were deemed to lack legal merit. Hours after the ruling, Guzman’s wife Emma Cor…
winnipegfreepress.compolitics57 days ago
Macron Concludes Africa Visit in Ethiopia With Talks on UN Security Council Reform
French President Emmanuel Macron ended a three-nation Africa trip on Wednesday with meetings in Ethiopia focused on African representation at the United Nations. He met with Ethiopian officials, the African Union Commission chairperson and the UN secretary-general. The discussion…
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The Independentworld57 days ago
Book Alleges Text Message Prompted Brigitte Macron to Shove Emmanuel Macron
A new book reports that Brigitte Macron pushed French President Emmanuel Macron in the face upon disembarking a plane in Vietnam last year after seeing a text message he sent to an Iranian-French actress. The couple had previously described the incident as joking. The author stat…
Semaforpolitics57 days ago
Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi Announces $50 Billion in Investment Pledges
Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron co-hosted the inaugural two-day Africa Forward Summit on May 12 and 13, 2026. Nigerian industrialist Aliko Dangote pledged a $16 billion to $20 billion East African oil refinery backed by Kenya, Tanzania and Ugand…
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France 24politics57 days agoUpdated
France Announces €14 Billion in Africa Investments at Nairobi Summit Co-Hosted With Kenya
The Africa Forward Summit 2026 concluded in Kenya with pledges of €14 billion in French investments and calls for a new model of partnership. Around 30 heads of state attended the event co-hosted by France and Kenya. French President Emmanuel Macron and Foreign Minister Jean-Noël…
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citizen.co.zaworld58 days ago
Guterres Tells Africa Forward Summit: Continent Must Have Greater Voice in Global Institutions
UN Secretary-General António Guterres addressed the summit co-hosted by Kenyan President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron in Nairobi on 12 May 2026. He credited Africa with driving reforms to global financial institutions and securing key international agreements…