Calls with Trump 'like making sausage,' says France's Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron pushed back on CNN reports about his ‘terrible’ call with US President Donald Trump, invoking a quote about the process of politics being a bit like sausage-making. Citing anonymous sources, CNN reported Monday that a phone call between Trump and Macron was “just bad. It was terrible.” Asked about this at […]

French President Macron called Australian Prime Minister’s wife ‘delicious’ during a speech

Mick Tsikas/AP French President Emmanuel Macron gave thanks to Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during a speech on Wednesday. Macron appeared to call Lucy Turnbull, the prime minister’s wife, “delicious.” People on social media took notice of the comment. When French President Emmanuel Macron gave thanks to Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull during a speech […]

Emmanuel Macron said he was the brains behind Trump’s airstrike on Syria — and convinced him to commit for the long term

Christophe Archambault (Associated Press) French President Emmanuel Macron claimed credit for key elements of US policy on Syria. He said the plan to limit recent airstrikes to chemical weapons facilities were his. He also told French TV that he persuaded Trump not to pull US troops out of Syria. Macron and Trump have made much […]

Brigitte Macron puts on united display with Emmanuel as couple fend off Syria questions

Brigitte Macron, 65, the wife of Emmanuel Macron, 40, stood in unity with her husband as the French President fended off questions from journalists about Syria attacks. The French President’s wife looked grave as she descended the stairs to the Theatre national de Chaillot in Paris alongside Emmanuel, while Emmanuel looked to be in better […]

Macron claims he convinced Trump to stay in Syria “for the long term”

French President Emmanuel Macron has said he convinced his US counterpart that it was “necessary” to keep American troops in Syria. The White House has since reiterated that the troops will go home “as quickly as possible.” In a lengthy interview with French media on Sunday, Macron said he was the reason that US President […]

Strike on Syria legitimate as 3 UNSC members acted – Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron said that the US-led strike on Syria was legitimate, but “history will judge” whether the operation was justified. He added that neither France nor its allies are at war with the country. Macron was giving a live interview following the Saturday strike on Syria that was carried out without any resolution […]

Macron discusses results of Syria strikes by phone with May, Trump

French president Emmanuel Macron on Saturday discussed the results of joint airstrikes against Syria in phone conversations with US President Donald Trump and British Prime Minister Theresa May, according to the French presidency. The conversations took place hours after the three allies launched a military attack, which they claimed targeted Bashar Assad’s chemical weapons arsenal, […]

France’s Macron says he has proof of gas attack in Syria, will soon decide on whether to strike

Thomson Reuters Macron said Paris had established that the government of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad had used chemical weapons, including chlorine, on April 7 in the town of Douma. He will will decide whether to strike back when all the necessary information has been gathered. Macron said France wanted to remove the Syrian regime’s chemical weapons capabilities. When […]

Brigitte Macron wears sombre black at ceremony for hero French policeman in Paris

Brigitte Macron, 64, attended a memorial service for Lieutenant-Colonel Arnaud Beltrame in Paris today. The French unofficial first lady joined husband Emmanuel Macron, 40, to honour the hero, who died offering himself as a hostage in a jihadist attack on March 23 in southwestern France. Macron wore a thick black coat over a pair of […]

Brigitte Macron flaunts her long legs in elegant mini dress during state visit to India

Brigitte Macron, 64, joined her husband French President Emmanuel Macron, 40, on a trip to India to discuss future relations. She wore a block pattern mini dress which showed off her toned legs, a style she favours and suits her figure. The long sleeves and high neckline made the look slightly more demure, with a […]