Tariffs on EU will raise prices for Americans, Macron tells CNN

10/02/2025 07:51 France 24

French President Emmanuel Macron told CNN in an interview aired Sunday that he would not have any qualms about confronting Donald Trump head-on should the US president make good on his threats to impose tariffs on Europe. Macron also warned that Americans would feel the pinch of any tariff measures in the form of higher prices.

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Ukraine and Russia fight on despite US-mediated ceasefire

Russia and Ukraine on Monday reported fighting along their long front line despite a US-mediated ceasefire, and each accused the other of launching drone and artillery strikes. Ukraine and Russia agreed on Friday to a ceasefire from ‌May 9 to May 11 as part of a US-led push ⁠for peace und...

11/05/2026 14:35 France 24

Iran-US ceasefire grows shaky after Trump rejects Tehran's latest proposal

Iran and the United States were at an impasse again Monday over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky, with the two sides exchanging fire in recent days, ships and Gulf states being targeted, and fighting flaring between Israel and the Lebanese militant group Hezbollah....

11/05/2026 13:08 France 24

Trump rejects Iran's response to US peace proposal as 'unacceptable'

US President Donald Trump on Sunday branded Iran's terms for ending the Middle East war "totally unacceptable," raising the likelihood of renewed conflict after weeks of negotiations. Iran had responded to Washington's latest peace proposal earlier in the day, while warning it would not hold back f...

11/05/2026 10:53 France 24

Iran Nobel winner Narges Mohammadi released on bail for medical treatment

Iranian authorities on Sunday released Nobel peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi on bail following growing alarm over her health and she has already been transferred to Tehran for medical treatment, her supporters said. They had last week warned that Mohammadi, who won the 2023 prize in recognition...

11/05/2026 10:48 France 24

Russia, China and Iran: What do Beijing and Moscow want to gain from conflict?

Iran and the United States reached an impasse again Monday over how to end their war while their ceasefire grew increasingly shaky. As the situation in the Middle East keeps the world on edge, many regional observers say Iran’s resilience is thanks in part to the lifeline extended by two key alli...

11/05/2026 10:47 France 24

US-Israel war on Iran: Hormuz island tourism takes a hit

More than two months into the US-Israel war on Iran, the continued disruption of the Strait of Hormuz deepens global economic strain. But beyond the shipping lanes, other industries are also taking a major hit. FRANCE 24's reporters travelled to Iran's Hormuz Island, where residents remain anchored...

11/05/2026 10:00 France 24

Crude oil prices rise as Trump calls Iran's offer 'totally unacceptable'

Benchmark crude oil prices rose on Monday as US President Donald Trump rejected Iran's latest counterproposal to find an end to the war in the Middle East. The continued closure of the Strait of Hormuz is leaving its mark on economies around the world, with India's Prime Minister Narendra Modi call...

11/05/2026 09:54 France 24

Middle East live: Iran war cannot end before uranium is ‘taken out’, Netanyahu says

Iran's stockpile of enriched uranium must be "taken out" before the US-Israeli war can be considered over, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu told a US broadcaster after President Donald Trump said Tehran's latest proposal for ending the conflict was "totally unacceptable". Iran on Monday sa...

11/05/2026 01:53 France 24

Iran releases Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi on bail amid health fears

Iranian Nobel Peace Prize winner Narges Mohammadi has been released on bail and transferred to Tehran for urgent medical treatment after supporters warned she was at risk of dying in prison. The activist, jailed for campaigning against Iran's clerical system, reportedly suffered two suspected heart...

10/05/2026 22:32 France 24

Iran's two navies and the fate of its 'Midget Submarines'

Bryan Clark is a senior fellow and director of the Centre for Defence Concepts and Technology at the Hudson Institute. A retired US Navy officer and submariner with more than two decades of service, Bryan served as a chief engineer on nuclear submarines and worked on the Chief of Naval Operations s...

10/05/2026 17:46 France 24

Europe weighs Putin’s ceasefire signals and security proposals

Vladimir Putin’s latest comments on potential ceasefire talks are being met with deep scepticism across Europe, with officials questioning both the substance of his proposals and the choice of mediator. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Shirley Sitbon said repeated promises of imminent peace...

10/05/2026 15:27 France 24

Russia, Ukraine trade blame over ceasefire violations

Russian attacks wounded at least nine people in Ukraine on Sunday, the second day of what was supposed to have been a three-day truce with Russia, Ukrainian officials said. US President Donald Trump announced the ceasefire on Friday, saying the two sides had agreed to stop all "kinetic" warfare for...

10/05/2026 15:00 France 24

Berlin sceptical as Putin proposes Germany's ex-chancellor Schroeder as Ukraine mediator

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday said he would "personally" prefer longtime ally and friend, former German chancellor Gerhard Schroeder, as mediator in the Ukraine war – an idea that has been met with scepticism in Berlin. Schroeder, 82, has remained close to the Kremlin leader l...

10/05/2026 14:03 France 24

'Nothing like COVID': Expert urges calm over hantavirus outbreak on cruise ship

Medical experts say the hantavirus outbreak linked to a cruise ship remains contained and should not trigger fears of another Covid-style crisis. Speaking to FRANCE 24, former Institut Pasteur chief Christian Bréchot said human-to-human transmission of the virus is rare, but warned the incident hi...

10/05/2026 13:00 France 24

Iran warns of retaliation as US tensions threaten fragile peace talks

Tensions between the United States and Iran have escalated after reports of US fire on Iranian-linked tankers in the Gulf of Oman. Tehran warned of retaliation against American targets in the region as diplomatic efforts continue over a proposed deal involving sanctions, nuclear limits, and maritim...

10/05/2026 10:50 France 24

Week in pictures: Met Gala, Russia's Victory Day parade and the far right makes gains in the UK

Fashionable A-listers evoked the theme “fashion is art” to embody works of art at the Met Gala, Moscow held a modest annual Victory Day parade that didn’t include heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades and anti-immigration party Reform UK made significant gains across England...

10/05/2026 08:59 France 24

Russian President Putin accuses West of arming Ukraine on Victory Day

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that the conflict in Ukraine is nearing its end after he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II – a show that didn't include heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades. Talking to...

10/05/2026 08:58 France 24

Middle East live: Trump says Iran's response to US peace proposal is 'totally unacceptable'

Iran on Sunday sent its response to the latest US ceasefire proposal wants negotiations to focus on permanently ending the war, but President Donald Trump quickly rejected it as “totally unacceptable”, with no details. Iran seeks to end the war on all fronts, including in Lebanon, where Israel...

10/05/2026 06:50 France 24

Putin says Ukraine war 'heading to an end' despite ceasefire violations

Russia and Ukraine on Saturday accused the other of violating a a three-day US-brokered ceasefire, which coincides with Russia's World War II victory celebrations. Russian President Vladimir Putin, however, asserted at a press conference later that evening that the war was "heading to an end"....

09/05/2026 19:07 France 24

Could and would Ukraine target Putin?

A temporary ceasefire takes effect between Russia and Ukraine as President Putin oversees a military parade in Red Square, notably absent of the military hardware and technological might usually on display....

09/05/2026 17:22 France 24

Ukrainians mark end of WWII amid fragile ceasefire with Russia

As a temporary ceasefire between Ukraine and Russia comes into effect, residents across Ukraine reflect on the enduring toll of war and the uncertainty of peace. In Zaporizhzhia, mourners at a World War II memorial drew parallels between past and present suffering, while others in Kharkiv and Kyiv...

09/05/2026 16:19 France 24

'End of an era': EU flag outside parliament signals shift in Hungary

Hungary may be entering a new political phase as the European Union flag appeared alongside the national flag outside parliament, symbolising a potential shift in the country’s long-standing confrontation with Brussels. FRANCE 24 International Affairs Editor Shirley Sippon said the change comes a...

09/05/2026 16:10 France 24

Moscow marks Victory Day amid tight security

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of victory in Ukraine as he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II – a show that didn't include heavy weapons for the first time in nearly two decades. Security was tight in M...

09/05/2026 14:20 France 24

'Atmosphere closer to wartime': Moscow’s muted Victory Day reflects growing security fears

Russia’s scaled-down Victory Day celebrations highlighted mounting security concerns and the strain of the war in Ukraine, according to Chatham House analyst Grégoire Roos. Speaking to FRANCE 24, Roos said tighter security, internet shutdowns and fears of Ukrainian drone strikes created an atmos...

09/05/2026 13:22 France 24

'Disposable spies': Poland records unprecedented number of Russian espionage cases

Warsaw has recorded an unprecedented number of hybrid attacks on its territory since 2024, Poland’s internal security service (ABW) said in a report published this week. Amateur spies once used by Russian intelligence services have laid the groundwork for more complex operations, according to a r...

09/05/2026 11:56 France 24

Jordan sees collapse in tourism since Iran war

Since the Middle East war erupted in late February, Jordan's ancient city of Petra has been all but abandoned by the usual crowds of tourists that flock to the site every year....

09/05/2026 10:24 France 24

Iran keeps US waiting for response on ceasefire plan

Iran on Saturday questioned the seriousness of US diplomacy while keeping Washington waiting for a response to its latest negotiating position in the wake of renewed naval clashes in the Gulf. A parallel ceasefire on the war's Lebanon front is also under strain amid daily exchanges of fire betw...

09/05/2026 10:09 France 24

Russia marks Victory Day with scaled-back parade

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Saturday voiced confidence of victory in Ukraine as he oversaw a military parade on Red Square commemorating the defeat of Nazi Germany in World War II. But this year, for the first time in nearly two decades, the parade took place without tanks, missiles and oth...

09/05/2026 08:35 France 24

Israel launches strikes on south Lebanon after warning residents to evacuate

The Israeli military launched strikes across southern Lebanon on Saturday after issuing evacuation warnings for several villages in the area, saying it was targeting Hezbollah positions despite an existing ceasefire. ...

09/05/2026 05:49 France 24

Russia is fighting an 'aggressive' NATO-backed force, Putin says in Victory Day speech

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Saturday that Russian troops in Ukraine were fighting an "aggressive force" backed by all of NATO and described his war goals as "just" in a combative speech during the annual Victory Day parade on Red Square....

09/05/2026 05:28 France 24

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