13 h. ago Macron rubbishes cocaine train claims: ‘Fake news spread by France’s enemies’

France claims Russia’s military intelligence has stepped up efforts to spread disinformation about European leaders online

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14 h. ago Macron condemns 'cocaine train' fake news pushed by Russia as conspiracy theory goes viral

‘This fake news is being spread by France’s enemies, both abroad and at home. We must remain vigilant against manipulation,’ the Élysée Palace posted on X

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15 h. ago France blasts Russian 'fake news' after Macron is accused of 'hiding cocaine' in photo op with Starmer

France has responded to a 'fake' claim that President Emmanuel Macron hid a bag of cocaine while posing for a photo with Keir Starmer and Germany's Friedrich Merz over the weekend. 

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16 h. ago France blasts 'fake news' after Emmanuel Macron is accused of 'hiding bag of cocaine' while posing for photos alongside Keir Starmer

France has responded to a 'fake' claim that President Emmanuel Macron hid a bag of cocaine while posing for a photo with Keir Starmer and Germany's Friedrich Merz over the weekend. 

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17 h. ago Macron 'cocaine' video debunked as bizarre conspiracy claims he hid white powder

French officials blasted conspiracy theorists for sharing disinformation and for going "so far as to make a simple tissue look like drugs" after posts went viral on X/Twitter

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60 h. ago European leaders discuss Ukraine peace efforts with Donald Trump

Ukraine’s foreign minister said ‘Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days’.

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61 h. ago European leaders ‘have discussed Ukraine peace efforts with Donald Trump’

Ukraine’s foreign minister said ‘Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days’.

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64 h. ago Starmer joins European leaders in Ukraine for ‘coalition of willing’ talks

The leaders have called on Russia to ‘stop obstructing efforts’ to secure a peace deal.

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3 d. ago The slow train to peace! Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Freidrich Merz pose on a train to Ukraine as they continue to pressure Putin into agreeing to a 30

The leaders of the UK, France, and Germany are heading to Kyiv in what will be the first time the world leaders have convened in the Ukrainian capital since Russia launched its invasion in February 2022.

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3 d. ago Starmer to join European leaders in Kyiv for ‘coalition of the willing’ talks

It comes after US President Donald Trump called for ‘ideally’ a 30-day ceasefire between Kyiv and Moscow.

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4 d. ago Fury in France over 'Russian' deepfake AI video showing Brigitte Macron being accused of sexual assault by former pupil

At first glance, the video appears genuine, but it quickly becomes apparent that the man's face and lips, which appear fuzzy and slightly blurred, are not perfectly synchronised with the robotic speech

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5 d. ago Friedrich Merz to visit Warsaw and Paris in first trip as German chancellor to stress European unity

Friedrich Merz has made his world-affairs debut as Germany’s new chancellor

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7 d. ago Europe launches a drive to attract scientists and researchers after Trump freezes US funding

The European Union is launching a drive to attract scientists and researchers with offers of grants and new policy plans

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1 week ago Trump and Zelensky meeting ‘indicative’ of efforts to achieve peace, says Lammy

The US and Ukrainian presidents were pictured in discussion at the Vatican over the weekend, having both travelled for Pope Francis’s funeral.

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1 week ago France is banning activist groups as presidential rivals jockey for position ahead of 2027 poll

France is banning activist groups on the edges of the political spectrum as it tries to portray itself as the guardian of democracy against extremism

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1 week ago Minister rejects MPs’ calls for UK to push ahead with Palestinian recognition

French president Emmanuel Macron has suggested France could move towards formal recognition of a Palestinian state in the coming months.

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2 w. ago Zelensky says Vatican meeting with Trump ‘has potential to become historic’

The Ukrainian president and his US counterpart met within St Peter’s Basilica after they each paid respects at Pope Francis’ coffin.

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2 w. ago In Pictures: World leaders join faithful as Pope Francis is laid to rest

Presidents, prime ministers and cardinals gathered alongside members of the public in Rome for the funeral of Pope Francis.

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2 w. ago The Latest: Mourners race to get standing room spot in St. Peter’s Square for Pope Francis’ funeral

As many as 200,000 people are expected to attend Pope Francis’ funeral in St. Peter’s Square as he is being laid to rest

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2 w. ago Pope Francis' funeral is set to begin, in a ceremony he helped reimagine

Pope Francis is being laid to rest in ceremony reflecting his priorities as pope and wishes as pastor

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