Emmanuel Macron
Russia strikes Chernobyl nuclear plant as Zelensky meets European leaders
A drone blasted a fuel storage facility at the decommissioned nuclear power plant in Ukraine on the eve of talks in London about the need for stronger air defence.
- David Crowe
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Macron’s slap from his wife prompted by message from ‘pretty’ film star, author claims
France’s first lady denies the suggestion – made by a writer promoting his new book – that she flew into a jealous rage over an Iranian actor.
- Henry Samuel
Australia joins strait-talking summit with France and UK, and without the US
Australia will join a summit organised by France and Britain, but excluding the US, to organise a coalition to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz.
- Matthew Knott and Michael Koziol
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- Middle East at war
Trump backs ceasefire as the 10-point peace plan comes into play, but key details still missing
The White House may have declared victory in the war, which has lasted for 38 days. And there are already signs that the truce could be shaky.
- Michael Koziol
‘Treated badly’: Trump sparks furore as he mocks Macron’s marriage
The French president scorned the comments as “neither elegant nor up to standard” as he challenged Trump to get “serious” about the war in Iran.
- David Crowe
- Analysis
- Middle East at war
Why Europe’s break with Trump is not just a gulf about the Gulf
The split with Europe has been a long time coming, making it more than a dispute about the Iran war.
- David Crowe
The French pocket super-carrier that could help shield Hormuz
France has deployed its sole aircraft carrier in an “unprecedented” naval build-up that could be used to protect cargo vessels from Iranian drones.
- Michele Kambas, John Irish and Staff reporter
‘I’ve waited 10 years for the truth’: The billionaire, the French president and the satellite that crashed to Earth
NewSat investor Ching Chiat Kwong has returned to Australia to mete out retribution over the company’s 2015 failure via a case brought by liquidators that could drag in Emmanuel Macron.
- Sarah Danckert
Louvre boss quits four months after $146m heist
Laurence Des Cars had been blamed for security failings that allowed thieves to break in and steal France’s crown jewels.
- Lily Shanagher
Germany joins growing ranks of countries considering social media bans
Germany’s ruling conservatives have passed a motion to ban social media use for under 14s.
- Andreas Rinke