Pacific nations to establish a "new coalition" to counter the "constraints and side effects" stemming from the growing U.S.-China rivalry. Macron's speech came as the European leader sought to play up the country as a counterweight to the two superpowers.

Footage was released this week showing French President Emmanuel Macron being shoved in the face by his wife, Brigitte Macron.

JERUSALEM: Israel accused French President Emmanuel Macron of undertaking a "crusade against the Jewish state" on Friday (30th May) after he called for European countries