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CBC
5 days ago
- Politics
- CBC
France will recognize a Palestinian state, Macron says
France will recognize a Palestinian state in September at the UN General Assembly, French President Emmanuel Macron has said.
LBCI
22-07-2025
- Business
- LBCI
Lebanese PM discusses banking reforms and Beirut Museum project with French official
Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam held talks Tuesday morning at the Grand Serail with Jacques de La Jogie, economic advisor to the French President's special envoy to Lebanon, focusing on the latest developments in the bank restructuring law and proposed amendments currently under discussion in Parliament. The meeting also reviewed the expected timeline for the law's approval, along with progress in drafting the financial gap law, both of which are seen as essential steps toward Lebanon's financial and economic recovery. Additionally, Prime Minister Salam was briefed on the details of a planned archaeological museum for the city of Beirut, which is slated to be built in Martyrs' Square, the heart of the capital.
Auto Express
16-07-2025
- Automotive
- Auto Express
This Renault is the peak of ‘French excellence'
Many vehicles have been chosen to ferry the French president around in the past and now the Renault Rafale can be added to that list. Emmanuel Macron's new car isn't just any old Rafale either; it's been specially designed by the Elysée Palace, Renault and French artisans. The presidential Rafale was created by Renault's design centre in Guyancourt, France, and comes with several suitably patriotic styling cues to ensure it looks the part during its governmental service. One of these is the French flag expanding out from the Renault badge in the grille, and the French tri-color on the doors. Plus there's that essential prerequisite of presidential vehicles: removable flag holders. Advertisement - Article continues below Renault has also gone to the trouble of incorporating cooling technology into the exclusive 'Bleu Présidence' paint finish that can limit heat absorption by 10C. The paint also includes a blue, white and red glitter effect. Whether it's Monsieur Macron or another lofty member of the French government, whoever is sitting in the back will find an 'office on wheels', according to Renault. For what we assume to be security interests, there are no full images of the Rafale's rear sears, although we have been told there's a 'bespoke layout'. Skip advert Advertisement - Article continues below However, we can see changes in the front, where black and white marble from the Pyrenees has been applied to the steering wheel, centre console and dashboard. The upholstery in the Presidential Renault Rafale also gets specially selected off-cuts of leather with red, white and blue stitching. On the headrests is a laser engraving of the French coat of arms. Instead of the full-hybrid model, the Presidential Renault Rafale is based on the plug-in hybrid 4WD 300, meaning it has a 1.2-litre turbocharged three-cylinder petrol mated to three electric motors for 296bhp. It also means the presidential car has 65 miles of electric-only range (although the Rafale's extra armour will add weight and surely lower the range somewhat), so it can just about travel from Charles de Gaulle Airport to the French parliament building and back on EV power. Renault has also tuned the Rafale's chassis to focus on a 'smooth, stable ride, even in urban environments'. The suspension set-up had to be recalibrated in order to counteract the extra weight of the car's armour, which Renault has understandably been secretive about. The Rafale also gets 20-inch wheels with Michelin all-weather tyres and rear-wheel steer. The Rafale isn't the first Renault to get presidential preference. The partnership started way back in 1920 with the Renault 40 CV before the likes of the Reinastella, Safrane Limousine and Vel Satis were all used by France's heads of state. Want to look like a world leader? Take a look at our latest deals on a new Renault Rafale , or find top prices on a used Renault Rafale . Find a car with the experts New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment New Xiaomi YU7 2025 review: a world-beating new EV to worry the establishment BMW or Mercedes would do anything to keep the new Xiaomi YU7 from sale in the UK and Europe, and this is why The Electric Car Grant is here: Government's new £3,750 EV discount in detail The Electric Car Grant is here: Government's new £3,750 EV discount in detail The government has set out its plan to help reduce the cost of affordable EVs by introducing a new £3,750 Electric Car Grant for new EVs sold under £3… New MG IM5 has the Tesla Model 3 beaten on price and range New MG IM5 has the Tesla Model 3 beaten on price and range The all-electric IM5 brings new technology and design to the MG line-up
Washington Post
15-07-2025
- Politics
- Washington Post
A runaway horse and mesmerizing fireworks on Bastille Day
World A runaway horse and mesmerizing fireworks on Bastille Day July 15, 2025 | 2:46 PM GMT French President Emmanuel Macron watched the Bastille Day parade on July 14, marked by the fall of a horse and other unexpected incidents. The night concluded with fireworks.
France 24
14-07-2025
- Politics
- France 24
Watch live: France holds Bastille Day military parade as Macron announces boost in defence spending
″Since 1945, freedom has never been so threatened, and never so seriously,' Macron said in the French president's traditional speech to the military on the eve of the Bastille Day national holiday. Macron called for €6.5 billion euros in extra military spending in the next two years because of new and unprecedented threats ranging from Russia to nuclear proliferation, terrorists and online attacks. That would be double the 32 billion euros in annual spending when he became president in 2017. France marks Bastille Day annually with a military parade through Paris and celebrations around the country.
