Jun 24 Watch 5:34 Millions in Europe face extreme temperatures from record-breaking heat wave By Stephanie Sy, Solveig Rennan A major heat wave is shattering records across Europe, leaving tens of millions of people under sweltering conditions. France topped a record for the country’s hottest day ever for the second consecutive day. The United Kingdom and Spain both hit… Continue watching
Jun 23 Europe swelters under an early heat wave as France records 40 drowning deaths By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Temperatures will remain high around the clock in France, the European nation the most affected so far by the early summer heat wave. Continue reading
Jun 21 France restricts public drinking and outdoor sports as heat wave bakes parts of Europe By Angela Charlton, Associated Press The Eiffel Tower and other Paris venues set up misting stations to cool down crowds, among a raft of measures introduced by authorities to minimize risks. Tourists in Rome dunked in fountains. Spain’s Basque region canceled some sports and cultural… Continue reading
Jun 17 Takeaways from the G7: Trump's new attitude toward allies buoyed by their praise for Iran deal By Darlene Superville, Sylvie Corbet, Rob Gillies, Aamer Madhani, John Leicester, Associated Press President Donald Trump is not known to be a fan of international gatherings of world leaders, but he changed his tune at this year's G7 summit at a French Alpine resort, where he was buoyed by support from his counterparts… Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Trump tours Palace of Versailles before dinner with France's Macron By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press On Wednesday night, the French president threw open Louis XIV’s palace to his U.S. counterpart for a private reception, show and dinner marking America’s 250th birthday. Continue reading
Jun 17 WATCH: Trump holds news conference as G7 summit in France wraps up By Darlene Superville, Aamer Madhani, Sylvie Corbet, Associated Press Leaders at the Group of Seven summit on Wednesday threw their support behind U.S. President Donald Trump's tentative agreement with Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz and further extend a shaky ceasefire — even though he's offered scant specificity… Continue reading
Jun 16 WATCH: Trump says he 'wouldn't mind' sending Iran deal memo to Congress By Associated Press The president voiced his openness to making the move at the start of a meeting with United Arab Emirates President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan on the sidelines of the G7 summit in the French Alps. Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH: Trump predicts 'great things' from Iran deal as he meets with Macron at G7 By Associated Press “I think a lot of great things are going to happen in the Middle East right now, and very importantly the oil is plummeting down and the stock market is shooting up like a rocket today,” Presidentt Donald Trump said. Continue reading
Jun 15 WATCH: Trump joins official leaders' greeting at G7 summit in France By Sylvie Corbet, Aamer Madhani, Darlene Superville, Associated Press President Donald Trump arrived in the French Alps on Monday to meet with fellow world leaders at the Group of Seven summit after announcing an agreement he says will bring an end to the U.S. war with Iran. Continue reading
Jun 13 Macron to host Trump for dinner at Versailles after G7 summit By Darlene Superville, Aamer Madhani, Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron will meet over dinner at the glittering Palace of Versailles near Paris after the G7 summit next week in France. Continue reading