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France and China edge closer to resolving cognac import trade dispute

Last year, Beijing announced provisional tariffs on European brandies after a majority of EU countries approved duties on electric vehicles made in China.

Euronews

Jean-Noël Barrot tells China's foreign minister 'a new Europe is emerging'

The French Foreign Minister's two-day visit to China is an opportunity to gauge Beijing's attitude toward Ukraine ahead of major talks on a possible European peacekeeping force.

Euronews

EU vows retaliation after Trump slaps 25 percent duty on foreign cars

The European Union has vowed to take "proportionate and necessary" action after US President Donald Trump announced steep new tariffs on all foreign-made cars, a move set to fuel tensions with trading partners worldwide.

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France's foreign minister is in China to discuss Ukraine and trade issues

French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot has begun a two-day visit to China during which he is to hold talks with his Chinese counterpart on the Ukraine and a longstanding trade dispute between China and Europe

The Independent UK

France and Indonesia vow to boost safety in Indo-Pacific as tensions between EU and Beijing persist

France and Indonesia’s top diplomats have inked a new maritime security project aiming “to ensure peace and safety” at sea in the Indo-Pacific region

The Independent UK

France and Indonesia agree to boost Pacific security as tensions with China persist

The Indonesian naval chief of staff, Admiral Muhammad Ali, said the project would address various maritime security challenges, including piracy, terrorism and other illegal activities.

Euronews

French man returns home after nearly 900 days in Iranian prison

Olivier Grondeau, who had been held in Iran since October 2022, said earlier this year that Tehran was using him as a bargaining chip.

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Iran releases French citizen imprisoned for more than 880 days

Diplomats now working to secure release of two more citizens after backpacker Olivier Grondeau finally freed

The Guardian - UK

Syrian defence ministry says military operation over and forces ‘paving way for life to return to normal’ – as it happened

Syria’s defence ministry spokesperson warns of further retribution against forces loyal to Assad

The Guardian - UK

France suggests partial one-month truce between Russia and Ukraine

Such a truce would determine whether Putin is ‘acting in good faith’, French foreign minister says

The Guardian - UK

First Thing: French foreign minister calls for month-long truce in Ukraine

Jean-Noël Barrot says pause could test whether Vladimir Putin is acting in good faith. Plus, Anora sweeps Oscars

The Guardian - UK

German citizen, 40, identified as Mannheim suspect after two killed as car driven into crowd – as it happened

Police say no evidence that more suspects were involved in incident which left several people badly injured

The Guardian - AU

PM Bayrou gathers ministers for immigration talks amid Franco-Algerian tensions

Prime Minister François Bayrou is bringing together key ministers this Wednesday to tackle one of France’s most pressing issues – managing migration flows more effectively.This comes as the French government remains divided on the best approach to immigration and growing tensions with Algeria.

Radio France Internationale

France’s role in upholding the rules-based international order – and its failure to do so

Letters: Dr Paula Gutlove applauds the French foreign minister’s views on shared global values and goals, but Dr Alexandra Hofer points out France’s double standards

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French foreign minister makes rules-based order plea to global south over Ukraine

Jean-Noël Barrot tells G20 to prioritise those who support the law rather than power by force

The Independent UK

European leaders regroup in Paris for strategy huddle after Trump diplomatic blitz on Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron has called leaders from key European Union nations and the United Kingdom to his ornate Elysee Palace for an emergency meeting Monday

Radio France Internationale

France, Germany reject US interference after Vance urges Europe to accept far right

Chancellor Olaf Scholz on Saturday firmly dismissed any foreign interference in German elections, following remarks by US Vice President JD Vance urging Europe to welcome far-right parties. France’s foreign minister, Jean-Noël Barrot, echoed the sentiment, stating that "no one can impose" their model on Europe.

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France leads EU fightback against Trump’s steel and aluminium tariffs

France and the European Union have condemned US President Donald Trump's new 25 percent tariffs on steel and aluminium imports, vowing immediate retaliation and warning of escalating trade tensions.

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Evening Standard

Donald Trump suggests Canada should become '51st state' amid escalating trade war

The provocative comments came after both Canada and Mexico announced retaliatory tariffs on US goods

The Guardian - UK

M23 rebels push south from Goma as DRC leader calls for military recruits

Rebels say they are ‘here in Goma to stay’ and Rwandan official says advance will continue amid fears of regional war

Evening Standard

France warns Donald Trump: America has 'everything to lose from a trade war' with the European Union

The EU would retaliate to Trump tariffs, says French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot

Radio France Internationale

Families await news of French hostages as Gaza truce deal advances

France has no news about the fate of its two remaining hostages held in Gaza, as negotiations advance for a new truce deal between Israel and Hamas that could see the release of 33 captives.

Radio France Internationale

Algeria rejects France's accusation of 'escalation' in diplomatic row

Algeria on Saturday rejected France's accusation of escalation, denouncing a "campaign of disinformation" in their latest diplomatic row after Algiers sent back to Paris an influencer deported from the European country.

The Independent UK

French foreign minister Jean-Noël Barrot says EU will not let Trump ‘attack its sovereign borders’

‘We are a strong continent’, Barrot fiercely stated Wednesday

Radio France Internationale

French and German Foreign Ministers call for 'an inclusive Syria'

France's Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot and his German counterpart Annalena Baerbock emerged from talks with Syria's de facto leader, Ahmad al-Sharaa, stressing their hopes that he will construct a more inclusive society than previous ruler Bashar-al Assad.

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