Macron says troops will remain for as long as necessary as he arrives in New Caledonia | New Caledonia
French security forces would remain in New Caledonia as long as necessary, French President Emmanuel Macron said hours after arriving in the French Pacific territory in an emergency bid to quell tensions after more than a week of unrest that has left six people dead. Macron is holding a day of talks aimed at quelling […]
France’s Macron to make unexpected visit to violence-hit New Caledonia
French President Emmanuel Macron made a surprise visit to New Caledonia, expressing confidence that security measures are keeping the unrest under control. Government spokeswoman Prisca Thévenot announced the visit, which required Macron to change his schedule. President Macron will visit New Caledonia rather than Normandy following deadly violence that left six people dead in a […]
French Official Calls Out Passage From Noem’s Book Claiming She Canceled Scheduled Meeting With Macron
A French official called out a passage from Republican South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s new book in which she claimed she had canceled a scheduled meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron. Noem’s book, “No Going Back: The Truth on What’s Wrong with Politics and How We Move America Forward,” has been under scrutiny since last […]
French government questions Noem’s account of a cancelled meeting with Macron: report
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s (R) controversial new book faces new hurdles Friday after French government officials questioned her explanation for canceling talks with President Emmanuel Macron did. NBC News reported. In her book No Going Back, Noem claimed that she canceled a planned meeting with Macron at the last minute because of Macron’s anti-Israel […]
Italy Blasts ‘Desperate’ Macron for ‘Dangerous’ Rhetoric on Ukraine War
Italian government officials have admonished French President Emmanuel Macron for his “dangerous” and “desperate” comments about the war in Ukraine, including hinting at sending in NATO troops. President Macron, who was initially one of the main proponents of peace talks between Kiev and Moscow, has increasingly become one of the most hawkish voices within the […]
Macron Suggests Arming EU with Nuclear Weapons for ‘Credible’ Defence
President Emmanuel Macron has been accused of undermining France’s sovereignty and military deterrence after heads of state “started discussions” about creating a common European defense with nuclear weapons. Macron said this in an interview with local French newspaper Evra Group published on Saturday evening. Said around le figaro“I’m in favor of starting this discussion that […]
Macron takes part in charity soccer game ahead of Paris Olympics
French President Emmanuel Macron once again showed off his sporting talents on Wednesday as Paris prepares to host the Summer Olympics. Macron, who is known as a soccer fan, wore the jersey to a charity match against soccer legends and famous players at a club in Yvelines, west of Paris. The event, which raises money […]
Macron Says he Will do ‘Everything’ to Avoid Middle East Escalation
AFP – President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France would do everything in its power to help avoid an escalation of the situation in the Middle East following Iran’s unprecedented missile and drone attacks on Israel. Iran launched its first-ever direct attack on Israeli territory late Saturday in retaliation for an April 1 airstrike […]
FACT CHECK: Image Claims To Show Magazine Cover Of Emmanuel Macron Throwing Frogs From Helicopters
An image shared on Facebook claims to show a Titanic Magazine cover of French President Emmanuel Macron throwing frogs from a helicopter. Verdict: False The image does not show a genuine cover from Titanic. It is fake, according to multiple reports. Fact Check: Macron, along with the Egyptian president and King of Jordan, called for a ceasefire […]
France’s Macron Tours Amazon Rainforest with Brazil’s Lula
French President Emmanuel Macron spent much of the week touring the Amazon rainforest with Brazil’s radical leftist president, Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva. Photos of the two enjoying each other’s company spread jokes about their “bromance” and spawned mocking memes. Macron arrived in Brazil on Tuesday as part of a three-day official tour. visit To […]