French Senate backs social media ban for children under 15
What’s next: If the lower house signs off, new accounts would be blocked from Sept. 1 and existing ones shut by January 2027.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +7
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#Emmanuel Macron
Iranian media lists 13 foreign officials for revenge
The list includes Trump, Netanyahu, Macron, Meloni and Merz, but no official Iranian government endorsement accompanied it.
Tribunnews, CNBC Indonesia
Le Pen opens 15-point lead in French 2027 election poll
What's new: The National Rally candidate gained 3 points after an appeals court cut her election ban to 15 months, already served.
France beat Morocco 2-0, Mbappe sends Les Bleus to semis
France will meet the winner of Spain vs Belgium in the World Cup 2026 semifinal after advancing with a 2-0 win.
2 bombs explode near Macron hotel in Damascus, 18 hurt
Macron continued the trip and met Ahmed al-Sharaa to discuss Syria's reconstruction after the blasts.
CNN Indonesia, Antara News +2
2 bombs wound 18 in Damascus during Macron’s Syria visit
What’s new: The blasts hit near Macron’s hotel after his motorcade left, underscoring the security risks facing Syria’s new authorities.
BBC News (World), The Straits Times +4
France intercepted Russian oil tanker near Sicily, Macron says
Why it matters: Paris says the move was its fifth against Moscow's sanctions-evading "shadow fleet" financing the war in Ukraine.
Bloomberg, CNN Indonesia +1
Costa’s Kremlin outreach splits EU leaders at Brussels summit
Why it matters: The dispute highlights how the EU remains divided over whether to test direct contacts with Moscow as the Ukraine war drags on.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
EU weighs tariffs and new trade tools as China deficit tops €1 billion a day
What's next: EU leaders meeting June 18 in Brussels are set to map out trade talks with Beijing and supply-chain moves in critical sectors.
G7 shifts to AI risks as Macron hosts Trump at Versailles
What's new: OpenAI, Anthropic and Mistral AI leaders are set to join talks on cybersecurity, social media and child safety.
The Straits Times, The Hill
French senators flag tax-data blind spot on wealthy households
Why it matters: A Senate report found about 13,000 wealth-tax households paid zero or negative income tax in 2024.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times
Finland parliament votes 125-61 to lift ban on nuclear weapons
What's next: The bill now goes to the president and would align Finland's law with NATO nuclear deterrence policy.
G7 leaders gather in France as Trump threatens 100% wine tariff
What's next: Leaders plan talks on Iran, Ukraine and China-linked supply chains through June 17 in Evian-les-Bains.
Bloomberg, The New York Times +4
Macron hosts Trump at Versailles after G7 summit in France
Why it matters: The dinner capped a calmer G7 and underscored Paris' push to ease strains with Washington over tariffs, Iran and Ukraine.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour +1
G7 pushes AI access plan after US curbs Anthropic model abroad
What's new: Leaders backed a "trusted partners" scheme that could let allies use advanced US models despite Trump's foreign-access block.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +1
G7 pushes critical minerals plan to cut reliance on China
What's new: Leaders were negotiating support such as subsidies, price floors and guaranteed purchases for supply chains outside China.
Macron plans Versailles dinner for Trump after G7 summit in France
What's next: The two leaders are expected to discuss the Iran war, Strait of Hormuz demining and other summit talks.
The New York Times, Bloomberg +6
Iran war overtakes Trump’s G7 trip to France as energy fears rise
Why it matters: The summit was meant to focus on growth and security, but divisions over Iran now threaten G7 unity.
NPR, The Hill
Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine over tech tax
Why it matters: The U.S. buys about one-fifth of French wine exports, putting roughly $2 billion in annual sales at risk ahead of the G7 summit.
Bloomberg, The Straits Times +1
France, Germany scrap €100 billion FCAS fighter jet program
Why it matters: The collapse of one of Europe’s biggest defense projects exposes deep splits over military planning and industrial control.
Bloomberg, BBC News (World) +4
France orders review of 70,000 child-abuse cases after girl's death
Why it matters: The move followed nationwide protests and renewed scrutiny of judicial failures after earlier complaints against the suspect went nowhere.
Zelensky renews diplomatic push after talks with US envoy
Kyiv is open to visits by Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in coming weeks as ceasefire talks remain stalled.
The Straits Times, Tribunnews
Former French first lady Bernadette Chirac dies at 93
What's new: She also held elected office in Corrèze for decades, a rare independent power base for a French presidential spouse.
The Straits Times, PBS NewsHour
France detains suspect, orders review after Lyhanna found dead
Why it matters: Officials disclosed multiple prior child abuse complaints against the 41-year-old suspect, fueling anger over missed warnings.
PSG title unrest in France leaves 780 detained, 57 officers hurt
What's new: Authorities reported 219 injuries nationwide, including eight serious cases, as violence spread to about 15 cities.
BBC News (World), PBS NewsHour +1
In Paris, Prabowo and Macron discuss Palestine, partnership
On a state visit to Paris, Prabowo met Macron, backed a two-state solution for Palestine and explored deeper strategic cooperation.
Tempo, CNN Indonesia +1