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French readout of Macron Trump call: President Macron just had a 25-minute-long call with President Trump (at around 6 p.m. CET / 12 p.m. EST). He was among the very first heads of state to do so and congratulated him and Vice President-elect JD Vance. He underscored the importance of relying on Europe and taking it into account in the face of shared challenges. They spoke about the international crises, in particular, Russia's war of aggression in Ukraine and the situation in the Middle East. They agreed to keep in close touch. They had a very warm conversation, building on their strong preexisting relationship.

First telephone conversation between Macron and Trump, announces the Élysée

Germany's Scholz, France's Macron discussed 'close coordination' after US vote, says Berlin

France says Europe must 'take charge of own destiny' as Trump leads US vote

The French Ministry of Foreign Affairs immediately updates its map on Morocco, which includes Western Sahara within the country’s borders

French Foreign Ministry to Al Arabiya: The French-American proposal for a ceasefire in Lebanon is still on the table

French Foreign Minister: The message to Israel is to cease fire and focus on diplomacy

French Foreign Minister: We seek a ceasefire in Lebanon

Macron: France ready to coordinate aid entry into Lebanon

Macron: We will provide 100 million euros in aid to Lebanon

French Defense Minister: We warn of an imminent civil war in Lebanon

France will provide Mirage-2000 aircraft to Ukraine at the beginning of next year and will train pilots, — the French Minister for Europe and Foreign Affairs, Jean-Noël Barrot

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of France arrived in Kyiv

Baby dies after migrant boat gets into difficulties in the Channel, say French authorities

Baby dies and 65 people rescued after boat attempting to cross English Channel sinks, French authorities say

Saudi Crown Prince meets the French President on the sidelines of the GCC-European Summit

British Prime Minister: We, along with France, have requested an emergency session of the Security Council on the critical humanitarian situation in Gaza

French Foreign Minister: We are on the front line to prevent Iran from obtaining a nuclear weapon

Iran President Pezeshkian and France President Macron had a phone call to discuss the situation in the Middle East particularly efforts on a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah. Iranian President said Tehran welcomes any proposal to establish peace and stability in the region

The President of France, PMs of Italy and Spain condemn Israel targeting of UN observers in Lebanon: As longstanding contributing nations to UNIFIL and partners of Lebanon and Israel, We, leaders of France, Italy and Spain, condemn the recent targeting of UNIFIL by the Israeli army

Saudi Crown Prince, French President review efforts to de-escalate region over phone

France summoned Israel's ambassador demanding explanations after Israeli troops on Friday fired at positions held by U.N. peacekeepers, including at its Naqoura base in southern Lebanon - French foreign ministry About 700 French soldiers are in UNIFIL. (None wounded)

President of France Macron met with the President of Ukraine Zelensky in Paris

Netanyahu to Macron: Israel expects France's support, not 'restrictions'

Macron says he 'regrets' Netanyahu's decision to launch 'ground operation' in Lebanon

French President: International conference to support Lebanon to be held in October in France

French President: The priority today is to return to a political solution in Gaza

French President: Arms sales used in Gaza must be stopped

The French embassy in Iran called on its citizens residing in the country to leave the country temporarily.

Just minutes after meeting Macron in Berlin, Scholz tells a trade association event that his government "will do everything we can to ensure" that the EU-Mercosur deal "has a happy ending. "The Commission and other EU states must "get their act together and finally move forward"