G7 ends Évian summit backing Iran deal, vowing tougher Russia sanctions
G7 leaders closed their Évian summit with a joint statement, signed by the US, praising the Iran agreement and pledging new sanctions on Russia's oil and gas exports.
Mbappé scores twice as France beats Senegal 3-1 in World Cup opener
Kylian Mbappé scored twice and Bradley Barcola added a third as France beat Senegal 3-1 in their 2026 World Cup opener at MetLife Stadium in New Jersey.
G7 leaders push Trump back toward Ukraine as Iran deal nears signing
On the second day of the Evian summit, G7 allies worked to keep Ukraine atop the agenda after a US-Iran ceasefire. Trump met Zelenskyy and said he would "do whatever I can" for peace.
G7 opens in Évian as Trump threatens 100% tariff on French wine
Leaders gathered on Lake Geneva for the 52nd G7 summit with the US-Iran deal, Ukraine and China trade on the agenda. Trump arrived saying "everything is very nice" — then threatened France with 100% wine and champagne tariffs over its digital tax.
SNCF strike cuts a third of TGVs as all four French rail unions walk out
France's first joint rail strike of 2026 by all four SNCF unions cancelled about one in three TGV trains Wednesday, with Eurostar and Paris commuter lines also disrupted.
Earlier coverage
- France detains 416 after violent PSG Champions League celebrations
- French parliament votes unanimously to repeal 1685 Code Noir slavery decree
- Former French PM Attal launches 2027 presidential bid on centrist ticket
- Île-de-France pours €3.8bn into RER and metro overhaul before Olympic-era trains arrive
- Paris transport hit by week of works as Ascension weekend approaches