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French President Emmanuel Macron (left) speaks beside Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy after a meeting ahead of a summit of the "Coalition of the Willing" to support Ukraine at the Hotel des Invalides in Paris on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Jul 14, 2026
European powers join forces to build anti-ballistic missile defense system
The decision signals a shift away from its reliance on the U.S. as Ukraine struggles against Russia¡¯s onslaught.
France's President Emmanuel Macron meets with Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa in Damascus on Tuesday.
WORLD
Jul 7, 2026
Blasts rock Damascus during Macron visit
The blasts underscore the major security ?challenges in Syria, where French President Emmanuel Macron is the first head of state of ?a European Union country to visit since 2024.
French President Emmanuel Macron has described ?Versailles as "an instrument for influence" but it has not always delivered for the French leader.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 19, 2026
Macron¡¯s Versailles diplomacy wins mixed results over decade in power
The French president¡¯s efforts have often failed to yield lasting strategic gains, though his vision of European Union ¡°strategic autonomy¡± is gaining traction.
U.S. President Donald Trump arrives for a working session with G7 leaders and outreach partners on promoting economic growth, during the G7 Summit in Evian-les-Bains, France, on Wednesday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 18, 2026
¡®I¡¯m the boss¡¯, Trump says at G7, as he warms to Ukraine¡¯s war aims
Trump told a press conference that Russia was losing more soldiers ?than Ukraine in the war, describing Moscow as the ¡°offensive¡± party in the conflict.
Emmanuel Macron during the "Nvidia GTC" meeting at the VivaTech conference in Paris on June 11, 2025.
BUSINESS / Tech
Jun 15, 2026
Macron¡¯s G7 legacy hangs on fickle AI funding and data centers
The French president is positioning France as Europe¡¯s AI powerhouse by leveraging on the nation¡¯s abundant supply of nuclear energy for data centers.
Scale models of the Franco-German-Spanish Future Combat Air System, Europe's next-generation fighter jet, in Paris in February 2020
WORLD
Jun 9, 2026
Germany and France drop joint fighter jet project
The decision comes as Western military officials have warned of a growing threat from ?Russia, while the U.S. is stepping up pressure for Europe to rearm itself.
(L to R) Germany's Chancellor Friedrich Merz, Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelensky, Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer and France's President Emmanuel Macron chat on the 10 Downing Street doorstep as they say goodbye after their meeting in central London on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Jun 8, 2026
European leaders ready to back ceasefire talks between Ukraine and Russia
Vladimir Putin said the offer did not come across as sincere and he currently ?saw no point in meeting.
Masayoshi Son, chairman and CEO of SoftBank Group, is considering a multibillion-dollar investment in France for an AI data center project, people familiar with the matter says.
BUSINESS / Companies
May 12, 2026
SoftBank in talks for major data center project in France
CEO Masayoshi Son is considering a multibillion-dollar investment in the country as part of SoftBank¡¯s broader buildout of artificial intelligence infrastructure.
French President Emmanuel Macron during a press event after a meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on Tuesday
WORLD / Politics
Apr 23, 2026
Climate scrubbed from G7 meeting to appease U.S., host France says
The Trump administration has withdrawn the U.S. from global agreements on climate change and weakened environmental protections since the president returned to office in 2025.
Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and French President Emmanuel Macron attend a news conference at Akasaka Palace State Guest House in Tokyo on Wednesday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics / ANALYSIS
Apr 2, 2026
France and Japan hedge against rising threats with strategic autonomy push
While the ongoing energy crisis was ever present, both nations also signed agreements set to outlast the turmoil and strengthen their positions in a fragmented world order.
French President Emmanuel Macron chairs a video conference of G7 leaders in Paris on March 11 to discuss the impact on the world economy of the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 26, 2026
G7 chief envoys meet amid deepening conflicts and erratic U.S. policy shifts
Allies and adversaries alike have spent the past year scrambling to respond to abrupt moves by Washington.
A man walks past election posters on the day of the first round of the French mayoral election in Paris on Sunday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 15, 2026
French far right faces early tests in local votes: What to watch
Voters in 35,000 municipalities will choose mayors and councilors in a two-round ballot that typically turns on local issues and personalities rather than national party platforms.
French President Emmanuel Macron will meet with Japan's prime minister and imperial couple.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Mar 13, 2026
Macron to visit Japan and South Korea starting March 31
The French leader, who has visited Japan several times, will hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi.
French President Emmanuel Macron speaks to members of the media as he visits the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle on the day of his visit to Cyprus on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 10, 2026
Nuclear power summit to open in France
Representatives from about 40 countries and international organizations are expected at the meeting to be opened by French President Emmanuel Macron.
French President Emmanuel Macron (center) meets the crew of the French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle deployed in the Mediterranean Sea following Iranian drone strikes on Cyprus, on Monday.
WORLD
Mar 10, 2026
France to deploy almost a dozen warships and mull Hormuz mission, Macron says
European states have been largely sidelined as the conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has escalated, and they are grappling with how to defend their interests.
The French aircraft carrier Charles de Gaulle is seen as it passes through the Strait of Gibraltar off the coast of southern Spain in Tarifa on Friday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 9, 2026
Macron to visit Cyprus as French warships deploy to counter Iran threat
Iranian-made drones targeted Cyprus, leading French President Emmanuel Macron to order an aircraft carrier to the Mediterranean and a frigate and air defense units to Cyprus.
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech at the nuclear submarine Navy base Ile Longue in Crozon, France, on Monday.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 3, 2026
France to expand nuclear arsenal and let European allies host atomic weapons
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that eight European countries had agreed to participate in what he called a ¡°forward¡± nuclear deterrence scheme.
Giorgia Meloni during the interview at the Palazzo Chigi. She is clear-eyed about the transformative period into which the global economy has been plunged by disruptive new technologies.
WORLD / Politics
Mar 2, 2026
The evolution of Giorgia Meloni: Her plan for Italy and fears of AI
If she is going to clinch reelection next year, Giorgia Meloni knows she needs to maintain a good economic track record regardless of the cross-currents from AI or the White House.
French President Emmanuel Macron waves prior to a meeting at the Elysee Presidential Palace in Paris on Friday.
51³Ô¹ÏÍø / Politics
Feb 28, 2026
France¡¯s Macron planning official visit to Japan in April
The trip is intended to reaffirm cooperation with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi ahead of the Group of Seven summit to be hosted by France in June.
French President Emmanuel Macron delivers a speech during the AI Impact Summit in New Delhi on Thursday.
WORLD
Feb 20, 2026
Macron is setting up a G7 showdown with Trump over social media
The French leader says protecting children from the harms of social media and artificial intelligence will be a priority for his country¡¯s Group of Seven presidency.
Japan scientists identify clusters of protein believed to trigger Alzheimer¡¯s disease
A team of researchers said they found a ¡°seed¡± that accelerates the amyloid beta accumulation process in the brain, naming it ¡°Peak 1 amyloid beta,¡± as seen in a mouse's brain.
Indian brothers make manga debut in Japan
Two Indian brothers made their manga debut in Japan with "Kung Fu Kung Fool" ¡ª an action-comedy series that follows the adventures of a notorious thief and a young boy.
Japan weighs regulating Pokemon cards amid trading mania
A Pokemon event is held in Jakarta on July 11
Low-income families in Japan cut food and air conditioning during summer break
Yumiko Watanabe, the chairperson of nonprofit Kidsdoor, explains the results of a survey in Tokyo's Chiyoda Ward on July 1.
Iran strikes on CIA facilities prompt questions about possible Russian role
Iranian drones are displayed in an undisclosed location in Iran, in this handout image obtained on Jan. 13, 2025.U.S. officials have acknowledged that Russia has ?provided targeting ?and other support for Iran in its drone strikes on U.S. targets in the Persian Gulf region.
The sci-fi sensibilities of electronic trio Black Boboi
Black Boboi was formed in 2018 when solo artists Julia Shortreed, Utena Kobayashi and Ermhoi came together under Kobayashi¡¯s newly founded label, Bindividual.
A perfect storm: Kaze Fujii fans flock to Fuji Rock
Okayama-born singer-songwriter Kaze Fujii has carved out a distinctive place in Japanese pop since his major-label debut in 2019.
Can Japanese comedy get laughs in English? Yoshimoto Kogyo lets the jokes rip
Wes-P has millions of followers and his viral clips made him recognizable out of Japan.
The 180-day locals: Life on Japan¡¯s digital nomad visa
Christopher Flinn works remotely from Tokyo earlier this month. Japan issued 646 digital nomad visas in 2025, but tourism officials are hoping to increase that figure in the coming years, with Japan's relatively cheap cost of living and the weak yen seen as potential draws for young professionals.
Japan reveals hint of new defense spending target in fiscal blueprint
The Self-Defense Forces' Type 16 mobile combat vehicle fires during a joint live-fire drill with U.S. Marines as part of the annual Resolute Dragon exercises in Yufu, Oita Prefecture, on June 28.

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