After a photo was publicized showing France’s ecology minister enjoying a lavish meal at taxpayer expense, President Emmanuel Macron was confronted with more accusations of elitism in his government.
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Hundreds of Undocumented Migrants Occupy Panthéon Monument in Paris
The protesters, who called themselves “Black Vests,” occupied the memorial complex for hours as they demanded legal status.
Iran Announces New Breach of Nuclear Deal Limits and Threatens Further Violations
The deputy foreign minister said Iran would take additional steps over the limits on uranium enrichment in the accord unless it gets sanctions relief.
France Will Debate a Bill to Stop Online Hate Speech. What’s at Stake?
The plan, which is up for discussion in Parliament this week, would make it mandatory for online platforms to remove hateful content in less than 24 hours. Critics worry about censorship.
E.U. and Four Latin American Nations Reach a Trade Deal
The pact, decades in the making, was hailed as a powerful endorsement of multilateral free trade as protectionist policies are on the rise globally.
Day 1 of the G20 Summit in Osaka, Japan
President Trump said he expected a “productive” meeting on Saturday with China’s leader, but he avoided making specific predictions.
Macron Calls Climate Change a ‘Red Line’ Issue at G20, Rebuking Trump
President Emmanuel Macron of France said that he would not sign any Group of 20 joint statement unless it dealt with climate change, in a barb at President Trump’s rejection of the Paris accord.
Trump Honors D-Day Sacrifices, With Some Legacies Unspoken
While paying tribute to veterans, the president said little about the institutions built after World War II that are fraying under populist movements.
D-Day Remembrance: Trump Mixes Solemnity With Swipes at Mueller and Pelosi
After the president’s three-day state visit to Britain, world leaders commemorated the World War II operation in northern France.
Day 3 of Trump’s U.K. Visit: A D-Day Ceremony With World Leaders
President Trump joined other world leaders at an event on the eve of the 75th anniversary of the wartime operation on the final leg of his three-day state visit to Britain.