Macrons diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views
PARIS (AP) — It may be one of Emmanuel Macron's last major foreign policy triumphs as France’s leader: luring U. S. President Donald Trump to a historic night in Versailles, where he signed an initial deal to end the Iran war. But that wasn't the only memorable moment Macron had this week at a G7 summit where the experience and networks he has built over nearly 10 years as president bore fruit. Perhaps the most remarkable feat was getting Trump to more forcefully back Ukraine in its war a...
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- Macrons diplomatic efforts bring Trump closer to European views
- Cubas Communist Party approves emergency economic plan opening to private enterprise
- Residents return to war-ravaged southern Lebanon with hope and sorrow after the US-Iran deal
- Suspect in killing of a Russian artist critical of Putin has been arrested in Poland
- Ukrainian drones set a Moscow refinery ablaze in a major attack on the Russian capital
- A special election in the UK could hasten the rise of Andy Burnham and the end for Keir Starmer
- Pentagon chief lashes out at NATO allies and announces a review of US forces in Europe
- Taiwan needs US weapons for self-defense as threat from China grows, diplomat tells AP
- Gunmen attack airport in Nigers capital as explosions, gunfire heard
- US and Iran sign initial deal to end war, ease sanctions and open strait as nuclear talks continue
- Qantas plans a 22-hour London-Sydney nonstop flight, set for October next year
- Macron deploys Versailles gold, mirrors and history in a high-stakes courtship of Trump
- Two sides of a political chasm share one fear in Colombias presidential race: A return to the past
- The Latest: US-Iran deal takes immediate effect after both sides sign, Pakistan premier says
Wed, 17 Jun 2026
- French president urges US to share cutting-edge AI and democracies to cooperate on regulation
- G7 leaders back Trumps deal to end Iran war as more details of it emerge
- Trump has nothing but praise for Modi at G7 after tensions over US military strike, trade
- More than 1,000 people have been killed in Gaza during ceasefire, Palestinian authorities say
- The interim US-Iran deal leaves the fate of Tehrans nuclear program still to be negotiated
- British TV personality Jeremy Clarkson reveals prostate cancer in final Clarksons Farm episodes
- Killing of Russian artist in Poland has hallmarks of political assassination, prime minister says
- NATO chief downplays US military cutbacks as top commander makes backup plans
- Zelenskyy says G7 leaders pledge more vital help for Ukraine against Russia
- Norways Crown Princess Mette-Marit has received a lung transplant
- Police rescue hundreds of cats from being eaten in Vietnam with bust of major animal theft ring
- Africas Ebola outbreaks complicated by victims who prefer traditional healers over hospitals
- Sudans young women return to international soccer as war and taboos linger
- A chilling Romanian exhibition replays videotaped secret police interrogations from 1989
- African and Commonwealth nations in Kenya urge quick execution of a key treaty protecting oceans
- UN chief visits Haiti, where a new international force will be deployed to help fight gangs
- Toronto police link gun-for-hire networks to shootings at US Consulate and synagogues
- A 6.7 magnitude earthquake shakes part of Indonesia, killing at least 1, causing damage and injuries
- Iran says the initial deal to end the war with the US requires Israel to withdraw from Lebanon
Tue, 16 Jun 2026
- Few residents return to Lebanons Nabatiyeh after a US-Iran truce with fighting nearby
- Brazils top court convicts son of former President Bolsonaro for coercion
- White House talking points claim victories in initial Iran deal but often dont meet reality
- UK military investigates after Russian warship fires warning shots near yacht in the Channel
- Congo opposition condemns new bill seen as opening the way for a third term for President Tshisekedi
- A man who set fire to homes linked to Starmer is in jail. His Russian-speaking handler slipped away
- The Latest: Trump at G7 summit for talks with world leaders on Iran and Ukraine
- A Russian artist who was critical of Putin is killed near his home in Poland
- Iran war is a wake-up call for Southeast Asias energy sector, IEA report says
- Trump signals swift return of sanctions on Russian oil as G7 refocuses on Ukraine
- Swedish court imprisons man convicted of pressuring his wife to sell sexual services
- 5.5 magnitude earthquake rattles Tokyo region but no danger of a tsunami, meteorological agency says
- Authorities say at least 9 dead, 25 hurt after a train and bus collide in Zimbabwe
- German president says Europe is worried over tensions in the disputed South China Sea
- Higher prices for gas, groceries and flights will likely outlast the Iran war
- South Africa marks 50 years since Soweto uprising by students, but challenges linger for its youth
- China Shock 2.0: Surging Chinese exports threaten Europes economy, raising concern at G7 summit
- A Russian barrage in Ukraine kills 11 and damages a landmark cathedral
- Hong Kong seeks input on its first 5-year plan in an echo of mainland Chinas playbook
Mon, 15 Jun 2026
- Initial deal to end US-Iran war moves toward formal signing despite lingering questions
- The Latest: Trump projects confidence about Iran deal as he meets global leaders for G7 summit
- Even with a deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, it could take weeks or months for oil to fully flow
- Ukraine starts EU membership talks and faces years of reforms while fighting Russia
- Trump arrives at G7 summit looking for momentum after announcing a deal to end the Iran war
- Interim US-Iran peace deal sparks anger among Israelis, who lash out at Netanyahu
- Owners of Dominican club where 236 died in a collapse to stand trial
- UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube
- Congo reports large daily jump in Ebola cases a month after outbreak was declared
- At least 31 dead after bus crashes in Ethiopia
- Drone strikes kill over 1,000 civilians in Sudan in the first 5 months of 2026, UN rights chief says
- Eldest son of Norways crown princess sentenced to 4 years in prison for rape
- Prominent Cambodian opposition politician seeks Supreme Court reversal of incitement conviction
- A tentative deal is reached to end the Iran war and Trump orders a stop to the US naval blockade
- Protesters in Geneva clash with police ahead of the G7 summit in nearby France
- What to know about the G7 summit Trump is attending in France
- Oil and gas supplies could take months to return to normal after Iran deal, energy experts say
Sun, 14 Jun 2026
- Helicopter with singer Oliver Tree on passenger list collides with another in Brazil, killing 6
- Ebola cases in eastern Congo climb to 782 and deaths reach 181, authorities say
- Putin, Zelenskyy speak with Trump by phone as drone strikes kill 2 in Russia and UK detains tanker
- Palestinian death toll in Gaza tops 73,000 as Israel launches strikes despite ceasefire
- Swiss voters reject right-wings bid to cap population at 10 million, early results show
- Italys Meloni faces a dilemma as challenger Il Generale Vannacci rises
- Britain detains sanctioned oil tanker believed to be linked to Russias shadow fleet
- Why Trump and other G7 leaders meeting without China might be a mistake
Sat, 13 Jun 2026
- US strike against Tren de Aragua leader in Venezuela exemplifies Trumps approach to war on drugs
- Trump and Pakistan say Iran deal could be signed Sunday but Tehran signals more time is needed
- Lebanese army withdraws from southern village after Israeli troops advance nearby
- Thousands march in Rome in anti- and pro-migration rallies
- What to know about a possible deal to end the Iran war
- Woman mauled by shark off Sydney beach grabs onto a lifeguards paddleboard
Fri, 12 Jun 2026
- Daz-Canel announces economic reforms to attract investment and involve Cubans abroad
- Migrants deported from US, including an Iranian woman, arrive in Central African Republic
- As officials again say Iran war could soon end, some Trump objectives are unfulfilled
- US and Iran have agreed to wording of a deal to end their war, Pakistans prime minister says
- Pope tells traffickers of migrants in the Canary Islands: Stop, repent or face Gods wrath
- A viral photo of Pope Leo XIV and a Barcelona boy sparked an emotional search for his family
- Iranians endure war fatigue and soaring prices as conflict deepens domestic woes
- Indonesian students protest government policies as economic pressures grow
- David Hockney, iconic British artist known for his colorful landscapes and pool scenes, dies at 88
- Keir Starmer says hes staying put after defense secretarys departure hammers his authority
- NATO weighs options to defend Europe as the US plans for conflict elsewhere
- Niger military junta introduces new penal code criminalizing homosexuality with 5-10 years in prison
- US scholar with history of activism in Myanmar arrested in China on suspicion of espionage
- Kenya holds a memorial service for 16 victims of last months girls school fire
- Ukraine hits fuel supplies to Crimea, sparking a fuel crisis on the Russian-held peninsula
- Trump calls off latest threats to strike Iran, citing a breakthrough in talks to end the war
- Ousted South Korean President Yoon given prison term for drone flights over Pyongyang
- Once beset by power outages, Puerto Ricans also hit with severe water shortages
- Disaster drills helped prevent more deaths when powerful quake hit the southern Philippines
- Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who was known for her legal work, dies at 47
Thu, 11 Jun 2026
- Opening of Canada-US bridge that Trump threatened to block is delayed over unresolved issues
- Argentinas inflation slows to 8-month low in a boost for President Milei
- UK defense secretary resigns, saying the government isnt willing to spend enough on the military
- A car hits a school group in the Netherlands, killing 4 people, including 3 children
- US puts up $750K to evacuate an American who was aboard hantavirus cruise ship from remote island
- Slovenias new government lifts entry ban on Netanyahu and other measures against Israel
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