Sir Winston Churchill’s statue will be freed from its protective box by Thursday in time for French President Emmanuel Macron’s visit to bestow the Legion of Honour on London. Macron’s visit will also mark 80 years since exiled wartime resistance leader Charles de Gaulle called on France to resist the Nazis from the BBC studios. … Read more
France will reopen for business on Monday after President Emmanuel Macron announced a ‘first victory’ against coronavirus. In an upbeat live TV address on Sunday night, the head of state said virtually all lockdown restrictions for bars, restaurants and cafes would end at the start of this coming week. Schools, colleges and nurseries will then … Read more
Emmanuel Macron has been caught on camera in a heated row with a medic just moments before he took part in a public appearance with health professionals. Footage of the French President applauding alongside medical staff was shared by the Elysee Palace before a second video showing the heated exchange over a lack of resources … Read more
French President Emmanuel Macron tonight apologised for his government ‘not being prepared enough’ for the coronavirus crisis as he extended lockdown until May 11. The head of state said that restrictions that started on March 17 would be enforced as strictly as possible until the middle of next month, and that ‘joyous days were ahead’. … Read more
President Macron to warn France must brace for extended lockdown ‘well into May’ in an address to the nation – even as the number of coronavirus deaths and intensive care patients fall At 8pm tonight Macron will give his third prime-time televised address to nation Sources said the lockdown is likely to be extended from … Read more
Emmanuel Macron orders closure of all schools in France and warns he may even shut the country’s BORDERS to control coronavirus President Emmanuel Macron addressed the nation during a television interview He said coronavirus is the ‘greatest health crisis France has known for a century’ The new measures will start on Monday and will continue … Read more