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France’s new prison regime for drug kingpins shines the spotlight on a possible successor to Macron

PARIS (AP) — They are France ‘s most dangerous drug kingpins, according to the country’s justice minister — prison inmates so wealthy and powerful that even behind bars, they can continue to order assassinations, run narco-trafficking operations and launder money. Flexing his powers as minister in charge of the French penal system, Gérald Darmanin’s solution…

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EU and US edge closer to trade deal as tariff deadline looms | European Union News

EU and US edge closer to trade deal as tariff deadline looms | European Union News

US officials are ‘optimistic’ that an agreement could be imminent. German Chancellor Friedrich Merz has said that negotiations between the European Union and the United States over a long-running trade dispute are making progress. Speaking in Berlin on Wednesday ahead of a dinner with French President Emmanuel Macron, Merz said, “We have been hearing in…

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Zelenskiy says he discussed missile supplies, Mirage pilots training with Macron

(Reuters) -Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he discussed missile supplies and funding for interceptor drones to counteract Russian attacks in a call with French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday. “I would especially like to highlight our agreement on pilot training for Mirage jets – France is ready to train additional pilots using additional aircraft,” Zelenskiy…

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European Leaders Respond to Donald Trump’s Tariff Announcement

European leaders on Saturday responded to President Donald Trump‘s announcement that he would apply a 30 percent tariff on goods from the European Union (EU) effective August 1. In a statement issued midday on Saturday, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen stressed the EU’s commitment to “dialogue, stability, and a constructive transatlantic partnership.” Leaders…

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France and UK agree to joint migration deal

France and UK agree to joint migration deal

Macron meets PM Starmer to strengthen UK-France Ties. France and the United Kingdom on Thursday reached several deals on migration, nuclear cooperation and support for Ukraine, after a visit from French President Emmanuel Macron to London.The three-day visit was hosted by UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer and included a carriage procession to Windsor Castle with…

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MOFA thanks UK, France for support

MOFA thanks UK, France for support

By Fion Khan / Staff writer, with CNA The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA) today thanked the UK and France after British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron pledged their commitment to peace and stability in the Taiwan Strait. “We jointly reaffirm our commitment to peace and stability in the Korean peninsula,…

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