Jun 06 Watch 7:31 On the shores of Normandy, world leaders honor the living and the lost By Malcolm Brabant Seventy-five years ago, tens of thousands of American, European and Canadian soldiers waded ashore France’s foggy northern coast to achieve a pivotal victory against Nazi Germany. In honor of the milestone D-Day anniversary, President Trump and other leaders convened at… Continue watching
Jun 06 WATCH: Meeting Trump, Macron says they are working together to ‘preserve democracy’ French President Emmanuel Macron said France and the U.S. continue to work together to "preserve democracy and freedom" around the world. Continue reading
Jun 06 Much to disagree on as Trump, Macron meet on D-Day By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron enjoy putting on a show of exaggerated handshakes, warm kisses and taps on the back, but they disagree on key issues, including climate change, Iran and world trade. Continue reading
May 27 What happened in the European Parliament elections, country by country By Associated Press From Portugal to Poland, here's a brief look at the results. Continue reading
May 21 Macron accuses Bannon, Russian oligarchs of conspiring against EU By Elaine Ganley, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron said Europeans "should not be naive" about foreign interference ahead of this week's European Parliament elections. Continue reading
May 10 France threatens new rules on Facebook as Zuckerberg visits By Angela Charlton, Associated Press Officials released a report Friday calling for allowing the government to investigate and fine social networks that don't take responsibility for their content. Continue reading
Apr 25 Macron offers tax cut to French workers to quell anger By Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press French President Emmanuel Macron spoke to the nation from the Elysée presidential palace after three months of national debate aimed at addressing the protesters' concerns about high taxes, high unemployment and stagnant wages. He also warned that France and Europe… Continue reading
Apr 18 France pays tribute to firefighters who saved Notre Dame By Elaine Ganley, Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Associated Press As the ceremonies took place, construction workers hurriedly secured key sections of the fire-weakened cathedral, including an area above one of its famed rose-shaped windows. Continue reading
Apr 17 Watch 3:50 Investigation into Notre Dame fire accelerates as France plans to rebuild By Paraic O’Brien, ITN French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed to rebuild Notre Dame Cathedral within five years, in time for Paris to host the 2024 Olympics. To meet the ambitious schedule, Macron said architects from around the world would be invited to submit… Continue watching
Apr 17 Doubts rise over Macron’s 5-year plan to rebuild Notre Dame By Thomas Adamson, Nicolas Vaux-Montagny, Associated Press Nearly $1 billion in donations have poured in for the vast restoration of the fire-ravaged Notre Dame cathedral — but a pledge by French President Emmanuel Macron that it will be completed within five years was facing accusations of being… Continue reading