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Iran summoned France's envoy in Tehran to protest against "insulting" remarks made by the French foreign minister after an Iranian filmmaker won the top prize at the Cannes Film Festival

Britain, France, Germany and the United States have lifted restrictions on the range of military supplies to Ukraine, German Chancellor Merz said

Cannes experienced a city-wide disruption as a power outage hit southern France. Police were investigating arson as the possible cause

French authorities say this morning's massive power outage in Cannes and surrounding areas was caused by a deliberate act of sabotage. According to Grasse prosecutor Damien Savarzeix, three of the four pillars of a high-voltage pylon were sawn off, describing it as a “malicious act.” The police have opened a criminal investigation, and the prefect of Alpes-Maritimes confirmed that “all means are being mobilized” to identify and apprehend those responsible. Power has now been fully restored, and the Cannes Film Festival closing ceremony will proceed as planned

The mayor of Strasbourg and her counterpart across the Rhine river in Germany have complained about ramped-up border checks in a protest letter to Chancellor Friedrich Merz

French Foreign Minister: Israeli army's shooting of diplomats in Jenin is unacceptable

French authorities announce the deaths of two migrants while trying to cross the English Channel.

Air France and KLM extended cancellation of flights to Israel until May 24. Source: Al Jazeera

UK, Canada and France joint statement; "If Israel does not cease the renewed military offensive and lift its restrictions on humanitarian aid, we will take further concrete actions in response"

The leaders of the UK, France, and Canada issue a joint statement vowing to take "concrete actions" if Israel does not halt its renewed military offensive in Gaza and lift restrictions on humanitarian aid

France files case against Iran at top UN court over detained citizens: French FM

The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine met with the Foreign Ministers of France, Germany and Poland in Turkiye

"The Americans have the bombs on planes in Belgium, Germany, Italy, Turkey …We are ready to open this discussion," Macron said, indicating he was open to considering the potential deployment of France's nuclear weapons elsewhere in Europe

Macron says Israeli PM's measures on Gaza 'unacceptable' and 'shameful'

Joint statement by the leaders of France, Germany, Poland, the United Kingdom and Ukraine following their meeting in Kyiv: The leaders agreed that there should be a complete and unconditional ceasefire for at least 30 days from Monday, May 12. An unconditional ceasefire, by definition, cannot be subject to any conditions. If Russia were to impose such conditions, it could only be seen as an attempt to prolong the war and undermine diplomacy. They demanded that the ceasefire be comprehensive: in the air, at sea and on land. They stressed that this would require effective monitoring, which could be successfully implemented in close coordination with the United States. They agreed that the ceasefire should last at least 30 days to create space for diplomacy

Foreign Minister of Ukraine: Following the Coalition of the Willing meeting in Kyiv, all five leaders @ZelenskyyUa @EmmanuelMacron @bundeskanzler @donaldtusk @Keir_Starmer had a fruitful call with @POTUS focused on peace efforts. Ukraine and all allies are ready for a full unconditional ceasefire on land, air, and at sea for at least 30 days starting already on Monday. If Russia agrees and effective monitoring is ensured, a durable ceasefire and confidence-building measures can pave the way to peace negotiations.

Macron: A just and lasting peace begins with a full and unconditional ceasefire. That is the proposal we are advancing with the United States. Ukraine accepted it on March 11. Russia, however, delays, sets preconditions, plays for time, and continues its war of invasion. If Moscow continues to obstruct, we will step up the pressure—together, as Europeans and in close coordination with the United States. We welcome President Trump’s call to move forward in this direction.

President Macron, PM Starmer, PM Tusk and Chancellor Merz have arrived in Kyiv

The first Franco-Polish treaty since 1991 was signed today in the French city of Nancy. The treaty provides enhanced mutual security guarantees and cements closer defense cooperation between the two countries

French President Emmanuel Macron said he would push for European Union (EU) sanctions against Syria to not be renewed in June. Macron made the comments as he hosted Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Paris

Emmanuel Macron calls on President al-Shareh to protect "all Syrians" and justifies his visit to France

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa, responding to a question by a reporter from Qatari Al-Araby TV, confirms there are indirect talks with Israel via mediators “aimed at calming the situation and preventing matters from getting out of control.”

A high-ranking French intelligence official told CNN that one Rafale fighter jet operated by the Indian Air Force was downed by Pakistan, in what would mark the first time that one of the sophisticated French-made warplanes has been lost in combat.

Macron: We will establish a Franco-German Defense and Security Council

French President: We will continue to invest in defense

Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa on Wednesday meets France's Emmanuel Macron in Paris on his first visit to Europe since overthrowing longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad.

The British Prime Minister spoke by phone with the French President, and they discussed the situation in Gaza and agreed on the need to resume the peace process.

French Foreign Ministry to Al-Hadath: Israel must respect Lebanon's sovereignty and enable its army to deploy in the south.

French Foreign Minister @jnbarrot arrives at the State Department for a meeting with Rubio. Ukraine is on top of the agenda

Syrian government signed an agreement today with the French company @cmacgm - the world's third-largest container shipping company - for the Port of Latakia. It is a renegotiation of the deal, as the company began managing the container terminal in Latakia in 2009