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Macron urges Trump to lift US visa bans on French judge, ex-EU commissioner

Macron urges Trump to lift US visa bans on French judge, ex-EU commissioner

'I ask you to reconsider these decisions by your administration and to lift the sanctions unjustly imposed on Nicolas Guillou and Thierry Breton,' says French president in letter

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Macron praises US Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs
21.02.2026

Macron praises US Supreme Court ruling on Trump tariffs

'It is good to have power and counterweights to power in democracies,' says French President Emmanuel Macron

Hundreds protest in Stockholm to denounce Israel’s latest measures aimed at annexing West Bank
21.02.2026

Hundreds protest in Stockholm to denounce Israel’s latest measures aimed at annexing West Bank

Despite cold weather, people gather at Odenplan Square in central Stockholm in response to calls from several civil society organizations before marching on roads to protest Israel's plans to annex parts of occupied West Bank

Poland’s premier criticizes Hungary over blocking $106B EU loan to Ukraine
21.02.2026

Poland’s premier criticizes Hungary over blocking $106B EU loan to Ukraine

Donald Tusk slams Hungary for blocking European Union loan to support Ukraine, as tensions between Warsaw and Budapest persist

Andrew arrest has ‘huge ramifications,' with monarchy 'certainly approaching end,' says campaigner against UK monarchy
21.02.2026

Andrew arrest has ‘huge ramifications,' with monarchy 'certainly approaching end,' says campaigner against UK monarchy

Head of anti-monarchy group chief says Epstein scandal has 'blown open a lid on this whole culture of rich and powerful men thinking they can get away with anything'

Senior leader in Church of England arrested on suspicion of sexual assault
21.02.2026

Senior leader in Church of England arrested on suspicion of sexual assault

Bishop of Lincoln has been suspended from his duties and was released on conditional bail