Emmanuel Macron
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'Donald, please don't...': Trump mocks Emmanuel Macron, boasts about coercing him with tariff threat
World | Jan 07, 2026, 05:36 PM ISTTrump said he asked the French president to raise prescription drug prices because Americans were paying “14 times” more than consumers in France. He claimed Macron initially rejected the proposal.
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Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as France PM days after him quitting amid political instability
World | Oct 11, 2025, 07:35 AM ISTThe move is widely seen as Macron’s final attempt to revive his second term, which runs until 2027.
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French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu resigns after few weeks in office
World | Oct 06, 2025, 03:17 PM ISTFrench Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu, who was appointed by President Emmanuel Macron just a month ago has resigned.
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Albania PM Edi Rama mocks Donald Trump’s 'Armenia-Albania mix-up' as Macron and Aliyev laugh
World | Oct 03, 2025, 09:07 AM ISTAt the European Political Community meeting in Copenhagen this week, world leaders openly ridiculed US President Donald Trump over his repeated blunders confusing Armenia with Albania, adding to a list of his much-criticised geographical slip-ups.
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Watch: Macron stopped by NYPD to make way for Trump's convoy, he calls up US president to clear road
World | Sep 23, 2025, 05:40 PM ISTFrench President Emmanuel Macron was briefly delayed on a New York street when US President Donald Trump’s motorcade blocked his path after Macron’s UN speech recognizing Palestine.
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France: Prez Macron to submit photographs, scientific documents to prove that wife Brigitte is woman
World | Sep 18, 2025, 06:56 PM ISTIn France, conspiracy theories have circulated for years, claiming that Brigitte Macron was born a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux and later transitioned. In reality, Jean-Michel Trogneux is Brigitte Macron’s brother.
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Why has France been gripped with violent protests – political instability or public anger?
Explainers | Sep 10, 2025, 05:41 PM ISTThe protests, coming just a day after Lecornu's appointment, have sharpened the political challenge facing Macron. Opposition parties accused him of disregarding voter frustration by installing another loyalist.
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France violence: 200 arrested, buses set on fire as protesters clash with police
World | Sep 10, 2025, 03:29 PM ISTFrance news: Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said a bus was set on fire in the western city of Rennes and that damage to a power line blocked trains on a line in the southwest. He alleged that protesters were attempting to create “a climate of insurrection.”
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Emmanuel Macron appoints loyalist Sebastien Lecornu as France's new Prime Minister: Who is he?
World | Sep 10, 2025, 07:08 AM ISTEmmanuel Macron's quick decision to name Lecornu comes ahead of a day of mass disruption planned Wednesday by a protest movement called 'Block Everything'' that prompted the government to deploy an exceptional 80,000 police to keep order.
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France: Far-left party calls for Macron's resignation hours after govt collapses in confidence vote
World | Sep 09, 2025, 07:34 AM ISTFrench Prime Minister Francois Bayrou was removed from office after losing a confidence vote in the National Assembly. The far left further demanded President Emmanuel Macron’s resignation.
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PM Modi speaks to France's Macron, discusses ways to end Ukraine conflict
India | Sep 06, 2025, 07:26 PM ISTIn an 'X' post, PM Modi said he and French President Emmanuel Macron also discussed ways to end the war in Ukraine, which broke out in February 2022.
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PM Modi, French President Emmanuel Macron discuss 'peace efforts' in Ukraine and West Asia
India | Aug 21, 2025, 11:54 PM ISTThe talks underscored shared concerns of both leaders over the prevailing global crises. With conflict in Ukraine and rising tensions in West Asia threatening international stability, PM Modi and Prez Macron emphasised that dialogue and diplomacy remain essential to achieving lasting peace.
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France to recognise Palestine as a state in September, declares President Macron
World | Jul 25, 2025, 07:31 AM ISTFrance becomes the most powerful Western nation to recognize Palestine, intensifying global pressure for a Gaza ceasefire and renewed peace efforts.
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Macron urges Europe to rethink US' F-35 jets dependence, promotes Rafale for strategic autonomy
World | Jun 20, 2025, 08:44 PM ISTThe timing of Macron's message comes at a time when the Trump administration is signalling a possible rollback of NATO commitments, echoing doubts from Trump's first term, European leaders are increasingly being pushed to bolster their own defence capabilities.
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PM Modi Meets UK PM Keir Starmer, French President Macron at G7 Summit in Canada
News | Jun 18, 2025, 11:02 AM ISTPrime Minister Narendra Modi met UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of the 51st G7 Summit in Kananaskis, Canada, to discuss bilateral ties and global cooperation.
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WATCH: Giorgia Meloni rolls eyes at French President Macron during G7 Summit, video goes viral
World | Jun 17, 2025, 10:34 PM ISTDuring a session where US President Donald Trump was speaking, Macron leaned toward Meloni and whispered something while covering his mouth. Meloni responded with a thumbs-up.
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'Emmanuel always gets it wrong': Trump hits out at French president over Iran-Israel ceasefire claim
World | Jun 17, 2025, 01:05 PM ISTTrump's comments followed Macron’s suggestion that the US President had left the summit abruptly due to ceasefire discussions involving Israel and Iran.
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'Make sure door remains closed': Trump taunts Macron over viral video with wife Brigitte
World | May 31, 2025, 05:42 PM ISTTrump reacted humorously to a viral video of Macron and his wife in Vietnam, as Macron dismissed dispute rumors and blamed social media for spreading misinformation.
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Did French President Macron's wife slap him? Here's what we know so far as video goes viral | Watch
World | May 26, 2025, 05:16 PM ISTA viral video of Brigitte Macron seemingly smacking her husband, Emmanuel Macron, at Hanoi Airport sparks online debates, with insiders downplaying it as a harmless pre-trip squabble.
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France's Emmanuel Macron Condoles PM Modi, Vows To Stand Firm Against Terror | Pahalgam Attack
News | Apr 25, 2025, 06:48 PM ISTPresident Macron of France called Prime Minister Modi to express his condolences regarding the tragic Pahalgam terror attack, emphasizing France's strong support for India in the wake of the incident.