Macron urges Israel to hold ‘direct talks’ with Lebanon

<!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–><!–[if IE 9]><![endif]–> France’s President Emmanuel Macron. File | Photo Credit: AP French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday (March 14, 2026) said Lebanon was ready to engage in “direct talks” with Israel and offered to host negotiations in Paris. Read | Iran-Israel war LIVE “The Lebanese government has signalled its willingness to engage …

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Free speech is pure bulls***t: Emmanuel Macron takes aim at big tech

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In unusually blunt remarks during a visit to India, Macron sharply criticised social media platforms and the tech executives who claim to defend unrestricted speech online. His message was direct. “Free speech is pure bulls***t if nobody knows how you are guided through this,” Macron said, accusing platforms of hiding behind rhetoric while steering users …

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