New Year 2024: Celebrations Infused with Hope Amidst a World in Conflict
As the clock struck midnight, welcoming the dawn of 2024, the world experienced a myriad of emotions ranging from exuberant celebrations to poignant reflections.
Emmanuel Macron
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G20 Summit Concludes with Diplomatic Victory for India
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi handed over the G20 presidency gavel to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva after concluding the two-day summit in Delhi.
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Rishi Sunak says he wants ‘new chapter in relationship’ with Emmanuel Macron over Channel crossings
France and the UK are “close neighbours”, “great friends” and “historic allies”, prime minister Rishi Sunak has tweeted.
Posting a photo of a warm handshake with his French counterpart, Emmanuel Macron, he added: “It’s great to be in Paris.”![Rishi Sunak says he wants ‘new chapter in relationship’ with Emmanuel Macron over Channel crossings]()
Uber Files: Massive leak reveals how top politicians secretly helped Uber
They detail the extensive help Uber got from leaders such as Emmanuel Macron and ex-EU commissioner Neelie Kroes.
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Ukraine war: Putin urged to hold 'direct, serious negotiations' with Zelensky
Emmanuel Macron and Olaf Scholz spoke to Mr Putin by phone for 80 minutes.
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Emmanuel Macron beats Marine Le Pen to be re-elected president
Macron re-elected French president, according to projections
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France votes on Sunday in cliffhanger presidential election
French voters are voting in the first round of presidential elections after a campaign overshadowed by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Interior ministry figures estimated turnout at 25.48 percent at midday on Sunday, down three points from corresponding figures for the first round in 2017.
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France moves to restrict restaurants to those vaccinated or testing negative for COVID-19
More than 20,000 French people a minute booked vaccine appointments in the hours after Emmanuel Macron announced that cafés, restaurants, shopping malls and trains would be out of bounds for unvaccinated customers from next month.
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