The head of the French army, General Thierry Burkhard, on Friday said France was Russia’s “main enemy in Europe” as he held a rare press conference ahead of a speech President Emmanuel Macron is set to give to members of the armed forces.

France and the UK intend to increase the number of the Joint Expeditionary Force (CJEF) to 50,000 troops for the future deployment in Ukraine as part of the Coalition of the Willing, stated French President Emmanuel Macron during a joint press conference with British Prime Minister Keir Starmer,

Brigitte Macron continued her tour of the U.K. alongside husband Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, with a banquet in London’s Guildhall on Wednesday. France’s first lady married subdued elegance with sparkling embellishments, favoring a gown with statement shoulders.

Emmanuel Macron has said that both France and the UK must focus on fixing immigration, labelling it a “burden for our two countries”. Addressing parliament on his first day of his three-day state visit to the UK on Tuesday (8 July),

Brigitte Macron's recent UK visit saw her in a subdued mood. This was due to the death of her sister, Anne-Marie Trogneux. Despite her grief, she accompanied President Emmanuel Macron. Sources say the loss deeply affected Madame Macron.

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer and French President Emmanuel Macron have unveiled a new pilot scheme aimed at tackling illegal Channel crossings.

When France’s President Emmanuel Macron greeted Kate Middleton on July 8, he politely kissed her on the hand. While gentlemanly, was this a break in royal protocol? In short, no—although the gesture is a rare one for the Princess of Wales to experience when meeting diplomats.

Details aside, the agreement is likely to encounter legal, political and practical obstacles.