Emmanuel Macron
New French government named after previous one collapsed in budget fight
The new government enters office after months of political deadlock.
France observes national day of mourning for victims of Cyclone Chido in Mayotte
Emmanuel Macron marked a minute’s silence for the victims in Paris.
French president visits Mayotte to survey damage from cyclone
French authorities said at least 31 people have died and more than 1,500 people were injured, more than 200 critically.
French authorities impose curfew in Mayotte after devastating cyclone
The official death toll following Saturday’s storm has risen to 22 but it is feared hundreds may have died.
Pope Francis urges people to have children in first papal visit to Corsica
Francis appeared relaxed and energised during the one-day visit, just two days before his 88th birthday.
Macron names ally Bayrou as new PM as he aims to restore political stability
Mr Bayrou is seen as a key part of Mr Macron’s centrist alliance.
Macron names key ally Francois Bayrou as France’s new prime minister
The 73-year-old is seen as having a major role in efforts to restore stability as no single party holds a majority at the country’s national assembly.
Macron seeks political deal to name a new prime minister and restore stability
It follows a historic no-confidence vote prompted by budget disputes in France’s National Assembly.
Negotiations over war in Ukraine could begin ‘in the winter’, says Tusk
Poland’s prime minister said his country would play a key role as it took over the rotating presidency of the European Union.
Trump calls for immediate ceasefire in Ukraine after talks with Zelensky
The US president-elect said ‘too many lives are being needlessly wasted’ on both sides of the conflict.