Macron frames Évian G7 agenda in hope Trump will stay for whole summit
French President Emmanuel Macron has set out the agenda for the G7 summit in Évian-les-Bains with an eye on keeping Donald Trump engaged for the full three days. The summit is taking place as world leaders seek common ground on Ukraine, Gaza and Iran, while also trying to avoid a repeat of the disruption that marked the last gathering in Canada. Macron is hosting the meeting and has delayed the start to accommodate Trump's 80th birthday celebrations in Washington.According to the supplied report, Trump left the previous G7 summit early, saying he needed to work on the Iran conflict, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 05:30 LONDON
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Modi and Macron set new India-France trade, AI and defence targets in Nice
India and France have agreed a new package of cooperation covering trade, artificial intelligence, defence, space and economic security after talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and President Emmanuel Macron in Nice. The meeting produced a mechanism aimed at doubling annual bilateral trade within five years, starting from the current level of about $16 billion. It also set out an India-France Innovation Roadmap 2030 and a joint working group on AI governance.The Ministry of External Affairs said the two leaders held extensive discussions on bilateral relations and agreed to deepen ties in economic growth, technology and innovation, talent mobility, and... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 15 Jun 2026 01:32 LONDON
France and Germany terminate FCAS fighter jet project, dealing blow to European defence autonomy
France and Germany have ended their joint Future Combat Air System programme, a project intended to produce a sixth-generation fighter jet for Europe. French President Emmanuel Macron confirmed on Monday that the scheme is being terminated, according to the supplied material. The decision marks a significant setback for European defence cooperation and for efforts to reduce reliance on the United States for security.The move comes after years of disagreement over the project, which was designed as a landmark partnership involving France, Germany and Spain. The supplied material says the dispute centred on the role of France's Dassault Aviation, although the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 12 Jun 2026 13:00 LONDON
Zelensky meets King Charles after UK, France and Germany back Ukraine peace call
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky has met King Charles III at Windsor Castle after talks in London with European allies. The meeting came a day after Ukraine, the UK, France and Germany issued a joint statement calling for a "just and lasting" deal to end the war with Russia. Zelensky later thanked the UK for what he described as its "ironclad" support.The talks in London on Sunday brought together Sir Keir Starmer, Emmanuel Macron and Friedrich Merz alongside Zelensky. In their statement, the leaders said they would "stand firmly with Ukraine" and urged Russia to agree to an "immediate and complete... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 09 Jun 2026 00:06 LONDON
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France and Germany terminate FCAS fighter jet project after leadership dispute
France and Germany have terminated their joint Future Combat Air System programme after failing to resolve a dispute over leadership and control. The decision is a major setback for one of Europe's most ambitious defence-industrial projects and comes as European governments face renewed pressure to strengthen their own military capabilities. The French presidential office confirmed on Monday that the project was being terminated, ending a plan that had been intended to deliver a sixth-generation fighter jet and related systems.The FCAS project was launched in 2017 and later brought in Spain, with the aim of replacing France's Rafale jets and the... [Continue Reading]
360LiveNews | 08 Jun 2026 22:31 LONDON
