Emmanuel Macron
How Far Right Marine Le Pen Won Over Middle-Aged Voters
Le Pen has successfully broadened her support base among those aged 35 to 59 by focusing on the issues these voters most care about.
Pro-Putin Marine Le Pen Eyes Control of NATO's Third Biggest Army
In 2017, Le Pen was pictured with Vladimir Putin, but she has since attempted to distance herself from him and has condemned Russia's invasion of Ukraine.
France Edges Ukraine Closer to NATO-Lite Security Guarantee
President Emmanuel Macron said France "has the vocation" to provide concrete post-war security guarantees to Ukraine.
Emmanuel Macron Holds First Rally as French Presidential Race Tightens
Polls suggest that Macron will face far-right candidate Marine Le Pen in the crucial runoff election for a second time.
Macron Warns Biden Against Escalating Ukraine War With 'Words or Actions'
"We want to stop the war that Russia has launched in Ukraine without escalation—that's the objective," the French president said Sunday.
'Patriot' Russian Dissenter Marina Ovsyannikova Declines French Asylum
"I won't be able to accept this kind offer because I am a patriot. I want to stay and live in my own country with my family," the Russian journalist said.
Marina Ovsyannikova Offered Asylum in France After Protest on Russian TV
Marina Ovsyannikova, an editor at Channel One television, held up a poster during the evening news on Monday.
Vladimir Putin Refuses To Give Up Ukraine Invasion, Despite Week of Failure
The Russian president told France's Macron by phone about the "role of Neo-Nazis" in Ukraine.
Macron Warns War 'Will Last' as Ukrainian Forces Resist Invasion
A U.K. armed services minister has praised Ukrainian efforts against the invasion as "extraordinary."
Win or Lose, Éric Zemmour is the Future of the French Right
Since announcing his run, Zemmour has aimed for an unprecedented union of the different right-wing elements in France.
Ukraine Fears Macron's Fraught Peace-Dealings With Putin
Current and former Ukrainian officials told Newsweek that Kyiv cannot be forced into concessions by Western partners.
As Putin Talks Compromise in Moscow, Russia Plots Tank Drills Near Ukraine
Russia's defense ministry announced the plan hours after Putin met with his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron.
Mourners Pack Funeral for Moroccan Boy Who Died After Being Trapped in Well
"He unified the humanity and then left...he showed us that regardless of our creed or ethnicity we will stand together," said one mourner via Twitter.
Russia Says Fresh Sanctions Over Ukraine Would End Relations With West
Russia has sent nearly 100,000 troops to the eastern border of Ukraine, and Western powers fear an invasion could be imminent.
Kidnapped, Raped 14-Year-Old Girl Rescued Thanks to Her Snapchat
The girl reportedly ran away on January 10 this year, and was found by police four days later, thanks to the social media platform.
Eric Zemmour, French Pundit Compared to Trump, Convicted of Racial Hatred
The controversial far-right French presidential candidate was fined $11,000, and it isn't the first time he has been convicted on such charges.
Macron Warns Against Fake News, Considers Sanctions for Those Who Spread It
In a speech, the French president suggested new laws to hold notable people accountable for spreading misinformation online.
Emmanuel Macron Talks Security in Campaign-Like Visit to Extremist-Hit City
"The people have the right to live in peace every single day," Macron said on Monday, "but there's a lot more to do."
France Takes Helm of EU With Russia-Ukraine Tensions Hanging Over Region
European Union and Western leaders have repeatedly warned Russia against invading Ukraine. Moscow has denied the allegations that it plans to attack
French President Macron Says COVID Vaccine Refusers Are Not Citizens
"Someone irresponsible is not a citizen," said Macron, who added that "pissing off" the unvaccinated was part of his pro-vaccination "strategy."
France Invokes New COVID Restrictions, Including Ban on Eating at Stadiums
France announced the series of new restrictions, which are set to last at least three weeks, after recording a record-breaking 100,000 new COVID cases in a day.
Ukraine Urges EU to Sanction Russia Before it Can Invade
"We have sanctions in place, we are ready to take additional sanctions if needed, and we will see" what happens, said EU Council President Charles Michel.
Putin Accuses Ukraine of 'Deliberately Aggravating' Border Crisis to Macron
Putin also said that Ukraine "is being pumped up with modern weapons, which poses a direct threat to Russia's security."
French Pundit Eric Zemmour Investigated After Campaign Rally Violence
Anti-racism activists from the campaign group SOS Racisme were beaten, resulting in police detaining about 60 people, the French prosecutors' office said.
Human Rights Groups Decry Arms Deal Between France, UAE Over War Crimes
As France signed a deal to sell combat planes and helicopters to the UAE, human rights groups denounced the decision, saying they could be used in war crimes.
Eric Zemmour, Pundit Often Compared to Trump, Running for French President
Eric Zemmour, who has multiple hate speech convictions, announced his candidacy in a video an anti-racism group said demonstrated "pathological racism."
U.S.-Born WWII Spy Josephine Baker Now First Black Woman in French Pantheon
Though her body will remain in Monaco, a coffin carrying soils from places where she made an impact will be placed inside the Pantheon.
Australia-France Text Messages Leaked, Ambassador Sends Warning
"This is an unprecedented new low, in terms of how to proceed and also in terms of truth and trust," said Jean-Pierre Thebault, French ambassador to Australia.
France Accuses Australia of Lying About Submarine Deal, No Apology Yet
French President Emmanuel Macron said this week that the nuclear submarine deal was "very bad news for the credibility of Australia."
Australia's Deputy Prime Minister Says France Overreacting About Submarines
Australia withdrew from its contract in September to build diesel-electric submarines with a French company, instead inking a deal with the U.S. and Britain.