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Trump Mocks Macron and His Wife, Criticizes NATO at White House Lunch

During a private lunch at the White House, US President Donald Trump reportedly mocked French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, while also criticizing NATO allies for not engaging in a war against Iran. Trump also remarked that he could accomplish much more if he were a 'king'.

1 Apr, 18:43 — 2 Apr, 09:46
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BBCHigh14h ago

US Supreme Court appears sceptical of US birthright citizenship challenge

Trump attended the arguments in person, a rare move by a sitting president that underscores the high stakes of the case.

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NYTMostly Factual4h ago

Iran War Live Updates: Gulf Nations and Israel Face New Attacks After Trump Claims Military Success

President Trump said the United States would hit Iran “extremely hard” over the next two to three weeks. He said the war was already a success but did not offer a concrete exit timeline.

By The New York Times

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le-mondeHigh9h ago

Faced with Trump's attacks on research, French scientists urge vigilance

On Thursday, March 26, the Stand Up for Science collective condemned the Trump administration's attacks on research and academic freedom. They also warned of the risks of these actions spreading to Europe and France.

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The GuardianMostly Factual4h ago

European concerns over US commitment to Nato persist after Trump’s criticisms – Europe live

After threatening to withdraw from the alliance, the president did not mention it in his address to the nation, and will meet the secretary general, Mark Rutte, next week After all the excitement about Donald Trump’s rapidly escalating rhetoric on Nato and (his own) suggestions he would go even further in last night’s address to the nation, he … just didn’t say anything about it at all. Whether it was the late phone call intervention by Europe’s finest Trump whisperer, Finland’s Alexander Stu...

By Jakub Krupa

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NPRHigh3h ago

Morning news brief

Trump says war in Iran is 'nearing completion' in national address, Iranian officials react to President Trump's speech on Iran war, SCOTUS hears arguments on birthright citizenship.

By A Martínez

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual4h ago

Iran war: What is happening on day 34 of US-Israel attacks?

As the war enters day 34, US President Donald Trump said Washington was close to achieving its objectives.

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cbcHigh4h ago

What Trump's prime-time TV pitch means for war on Iran

U.S. President Donald Trump is telling Americans that while his objectives for the war against Iran are nearly achieved, he intends to escalate military operations for at least another two weeks.

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DWHigh4h ago

Iran war: Tehran vows 'crushing' response after Trump speech

Donald Trump said US forces would bring Iran "back to the Stone Ages" as he addressed the American people on the war. Oil prices surged following his address. DW has the latest.

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The IndependentMostly Factual3h ago

‘All I heard is war war war’: Marjorie Taylor Greene leads backlash to Trump’s Iran speech

The former Trump supporter said she ‘wanted so much for the president to put America First’ as questions over his handling of the war grow

By Owen Scott

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YahooMostly Factual17h ago

Explainer-Can Trump pull the US out of NATO?

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual4h ago

'Could involve hundreds or thousands of troops': Inside Donald Trump’s high-risk plan to seize Iran’s uranium stockpile

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By TOI World Desk

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indian-expressMostly Factual3h ago

Iran rebuffs Trump’s claims of ‘obliterating’ key military sites: ‘You know nothing, will never be able to reach’

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual4h ago

‘Right to jaw’: Trump rakes up Emmanuel Macron's 2025 viral ‘slapped by wife' video; says he didn't help US in Iran war

Donald Trump’s comment referenced a May 2025 video that appeared to show Brigitte Macron pushing the French president’s face.

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ndtvMostly Factual4h ago

"He Is Still Recovering": Trump Mocks Macron, Says Wife Treats Him "Badly"

Donald Trump made a reference to a May 2025 news video that appeared to show Brigitte Macron shoving the French president's face on a trip to Vietnam.

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DawnMostly Factual4h ago

PSX tumbles over 4,000 points during intraday trade as Trump speech sinks hopes for quick end to war

The Pakistan Stock Exchange’s (PSX) benchmark KSE-100 index sank by over 4,000 points during intraday trade on Thursday, after a press conference by United States President Donald Trump dampened investor hopes of a quick end to the war on Iran. The KSE-100 index dropped by 4,073.85 points, or 2.62 per cent, to stand at 151,505.26 points as of around 12:15pm, in a change of course from the bullish momentum it had sustained over the past two days. The market opened by plummeting to an intraday ...

By none@none.com (News DeskAFP)

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rolling-stoneMostly Factual5h ago

Stephen Colbert Jokes That Trump Gave a ‘Concise, Intelligent’ Speech: ‘April Fools!’

"No one knows what Donald Trump is thinking," the host quipped. "Not even Donald Trump"

By Emily Zemler

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mainichi-englishMostly Factual6h ago

Japan emphasizes diplomacy for Iran resolution after Trump speech - 毎日新聞

Japan emphasizes diplomacy for Iran resolution after Trump speech  毎日新聞

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cyprus-mail6h ago

Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship

With President Donald Trump present, U.S. Supreme Court justices signaled skepticism on Wednesday toward the legality of his directive to restrict birthright citizenship in the U.S., part of his hardline immigration approach that would upend the long-held understanding of a key constitutional provision. In his historic visit to the top U.S. judicial body, Trump, wearing […]

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rfi-englishMostly Factual7h ago

Macron heads to South Korea for talks on technology and security

French President Emmanuel Macron travels to South Korea on Thursday for a state visit focused on trade, technology and security – following talks in Tokyo where he and Japan’s prime minister agreed to push to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, disrupted by the war in the Middle East.

By RFI

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seeking-alphaMixed4h ago

Stock index futures tumble as Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard'

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ANSAMostly Factual4h ago

Milan bourse down in early trading after Trump's address

(ANSA) - ROME, APR 2 - The Milan stock exchange's FTSE Mib index shed 1.2% in early trading on Thursday amid uncertainty about what will happen in the Iran war after US President Donald Trump's address to the nation on Wednesday. The other major European stock markets were down too after the speech, in which Trump said the US would continue to hit Iran hard for two to three weeks but did not say how the Strait of Hormuz would be reopened. (ANSA). Read article...

By ANSA

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RapplerMostly Factual4h ago

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge

US President Trump's vow for intensified military action in Iran lessens chances of a quick resolution to the Middle East conflict, sending stocks down and oil prices soaring amid escalating tensions

By Reuters

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yle-newsHigh6h ago

Thursday's papers: Trump's threats, shoplifting kids, and mixed Easter weather

The Finnish media tries to make sense of US President Donald Trump's mixed-message address on Wednesday evening.

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express-tribuneMostly Factual8h ago

Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war

Faces war-wary public, sliding approval ratings, pressure from allies to outline war goals

By Reuters

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Premium TimesMostly Factual4h ago

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 34): Trump threatens to bomb Iran ‘back to stone age’

“Until then, we are blasting Iran into oblivion or, as they say, back to the Stone Ages!!!” he wrote. The post US/Israel-Iran War (Day 34): Trump threatens to bomb Iran ‘back to stone age’ appeared first on Premium Times Nigeria.

By Beloved John

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Daily SabahMixed4h ago

Trump touts swift end to Iran war sans deadline in key speech

President Donald Trump said Wednesday that U.S. forces would “finish the job” in Iran soon as “core strategic objectives” near completion, using his first national address since th...

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punch-ngMostly Factual2h ago

Iran vows ‘crushing’ attacks on US after Trump threats

Iran threatens ‘crushing’ attacks on the US and Israel after President Trump vows to intensify strikes, escalating the month-long Iran-US conflict. Read More: https://punchng.com/iran-vows-crushing-attacks-on-us-after-trump-threats/

By Punch Newspapers

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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

Iran’s military vows ‘crushing’ attacks against US, Israel after Trump threats

Iran's military vowed on Thursday to carry out "crushing" attacks against the United States and Israel after US President Donald Trump threatened to bomb the country into the "Stone Ages" in the coming weeks. The post Iran’s military vows ‘crushing’ attacks against US, Israel after Trump threats appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Ayobami

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protothema-enMixed4h ago

Iran warns against “Cycle of war and ceasefire” after Trump threatens escalation

Iran rejects U.S. ultimatum as missile strikes and rising oil prices heighten Middle East crisis The post Iran warns against “Cycle of war and ceasefire” after Trump threatens escalation appeared first on ProtoThema English.

By Christine Giannou

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senewebMixed8h ago

"Macron is really being mistreated by his wife": Donald Trump attacks the President of the Republic - seneweb.com

"Macron is really being mistreated by his wife": Donald Trump attacks the President of the Republic  seneweb.com

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Yahoo1 Apr, 18:43First to report

Explainer-Can Trump pull the US out of NATO?

3h later
BBC1 Apr, 22:00

US Supreme Court appears sceptical of US birthright citizenship challenge

3h later
china-daily2 Apr, 01:21

Trump claims Iran war objectives near completion - China Daily - Global Edition

1h later
nikkei-asia2 Apr, 02:41

Trump speech sparks oil price jump, Asia stocks slide - Nikkei Asia

le-monde2 Apr, 03:00

Faced with Trump's attacks on research, French scientists urge vigilance

express-tribune2 Apr, 03:29

Trump touts gains against Iran but gives no timeline to end war

seneweb2 Apr, 03:45

"Macron is really being mistreated by his wife": Donald Trump attacks the President of the Republic - seneweb.com

1h later
rfi-english2 Apr, 04:54

Macron heads to South Korea for talks on technology and security

cyprus-mail2 Apr, 05:30

Supreme Court justices skeptical of Trump order to restrict birthright citizenship

hvg2 Apr, 05:42

Economist-vezércikk: Legyőzni Orbánt, ez a lényeg

mainichi-english2 Apr, 06:01

Japan emphasizes diplomacy for Iran resolution after Trump speech - 毎日新聞

dagbladet2 Apr, 06:09

Vurderer å sparke justisministeren

yle-news2 Apr, 06:13

Thursday's papers: Trump's threats, shoplifting kids, and mixed Easter weather

n1-bih2 Apr, 06:28

Trumpova lična duhovna savjetnica na meti kritika zbog poređenja s Isusom Kristom

aftonbladet2 Apr, 06:45

Expert: Fortsatt oklart hur kriget ska avslutas

svenska-dagbladet2 Apr, 06:45

Expert: Fortsatt oklart hur kriget ska avslutas

naharnet2 Apr, 06:55

Trump says Iran war almost over, warns of weeks more heavy strikes - Naharnet

publico2 Apr, 07:02

Trump “incendiou o Médio Oriente, criou uma crise económica internacional” e agora diz que o problema não é dele

rolling-stone2 Apr, 07:10

Stephen Colbert Jokes That Trump Gave a ‘Concise, Intelligent’ Speech: ‘April Fools!’

telex2 Apr, 07:15

Ki mérgezte meg a magyar–magyar viszonyt? A levélszavazatok politikai szerepe

klix-ba2 Apr, 07:24

Rubio prije tri godine donio zakon koji će spriječiti Trumpa da povuče Ameriku iz NATO-a

faz2 Apr, 07:33

Lieferketten-Krise: Trump lässt weiter leiden

helsingin-sanomat2 Apr, 07:34

Kirjeenvaihtajan analyysi | Trumpin puhe kieli siitä, että hänen on pakko edes yrittää rauhoitella amerikkalaisia

Daily Sabah2 Apr, 07:35

Trump touts swift end to Iran war sans deadline in key speech

le-figaro2 Apr, 07:37

«Aucune nouveauté», «non-événement», «copier-coller» : l’allocution de Trump sur la guerre en Iran n’a pas convaincu la presse internationale

Dawn2 Apr, 07:38

PSX tumbles over 4,000 points during intraday trade as Trump speech sinks hopes for quick end to war

meta-mk2 Apr, 07:39

Републиканските лидери во Конгресот објавија план за ставање крај на застојот во Министерството за внатрешна безбедност

hindustan-times2 Apr, 07:41

‘Right to jaw’: Trump rakes up Emmanuel Macron's 2025 viral ‘slapped by wife' video; says he didn't help US in Iran war

rzeczpospolita2 Apr, 07:41

Rynki źle zareagowały na przemówienie Trumpa. Ropa drożeje, giełdy tracą

Al Jazeera2 Apr, 07:50

Iran war: What is happening on day 34 of US-Israel attacks?

NYT2 Apr, 07:51

Iran War Live Updates: Gulf Nations and Israel Face New Attacks After Trump Claims Military Success

The Guardian2 Apr, 07:51

European concerns over US commitment to Nato persist after Trump’s criticisms – Europe live

ndtv2 Apr, 07:52

"He Is Still Recovering": Trump Mocks Macron, Says Wife Treats Him "Badly"

iefimerida2 Apr, 07:53

Ευρωπαϊκά Χρηματιστήρια: Μεγάλες απώλειες μετά το διάγγελμα Τραμπ

hotnews2 Apr, 07:56

Răspunsul Teheranului după discursul lui Trump: Războiul va continua până veți regreta pentru totdeauna

mkd-mk2 Apr, 07:58

Муцунски во Париз се сретна со советниците на Макрон задолжени за Европа и Турција

ANSA2 Apr, 07:58

Milan bourse down in early trading after Trump's address

cbc2 Apr, 08:00

What Trump's prime-time TV pitch means for war on Iran

Premium Times2 Apr, 08:01

US/Israel-Iran War (Day 34): Trump threatens to bomb Iran ‘back to stone age’

protothema-en2 Apr, 08:02

Iran warns against “Cycle of war and ceasefire” after Trump threatens escalation

index-hr2 Apr, 08:03

Macron iz Japana otputovao u Južnu Koreju.

n1-serbia2 Apr, 08:09

Teheran ocenio Trampove reči kao sulude, iranska vojska tvrdi da ima skrivene zalihe oružja

seeking-alpha2 Apr, 08:09

Stock index futures tumble as Trump threatens to hit Iran 'extremely hard'

Rappler2 Apr, 08:19

Hopes dim for swift end to Iran war after Trump speech, oil prices surge

Times of India2 Apr, 08:20

'Could involve hundreds or thousands of troops': Inside Donald Trump’s high-risk plan to seize Iran’s uranium stockpile

observador2 Apr, 08:21

Irão: exigências dos EUA são "maximalistas e irracionais"

DW2 Apr, 08:23

Iran war: Tehran vows 'crushing' response after Trump speech

danas2 Apr, 08:23

Teheran ogovorio Trampu: „Zapetljao se u sulude izjave“

newsbeast2 Apr, 08:26

Ο Τραμπ χλεύασε τον Μακρόν επειδή δεν συμμετέχει στον πόλεμο: «Ακόμη αναρρώνει από το χτύπημα της Μπριζίτ στο σαγόνι»

dnevnik-bg2 Apr, 08:28

Китай призова всички участници във войната в Иран да прекратят военните операции

delfi-lt2 Apr, 08:32

Po Trumpo pareiškimų – nustebusi Prancūzija

orf2 Apr, 08:33

Teheran kündigt weiteren Widerstand an

indian-express2 Apr, 08:33

Iran rebuffs Trump’s claims of ‘obliterating’ key military sites: ‘You know nothing, will never be able to reach’

digi242 Apr, 08:38

Furia lui Trump față de NATO reprezintă un risc pentru România. Diaconescu: „Alerta preventivă ar trebui amplificată substanțial”

berlingske2 Apr, 08:39

USA-korrespondent: »Trump ved godt, at amerikanerne er utilfredse med krigen i Iran«

The Independent2 Apr, 08:41

‘All I heard is war war war’: Marjorie Taylor Greene leads backlash to Trump’s Iran speech

NPR2 Apr, 08:42

Morning news brief

naftemporiki2 Apr, 08:47

ΝΑΤΟ: Στην Ουάσινγκτον για να δει τον Τραμπ την ερχόμενη εβδομάδα ο Ρούτε

vijesti-me2 Apr, 08:50

Ključna pitanja o ratu u Iranu na koja Tramp nije odgovorio

vanguard-ng2 Apr, 08:52

Iran’s military vows ‘crushing’ attacks against US, Israel after Trump threats

tvn242 Apr, 08:53

"Słyszałam wojna, wojna, wojna". Była zwolenniczka Trumpa ostro o orędziu

lsm-lv2 Apr, 09:02

«Viss sāk atgādināt 19. gadsimtu, kad katrs darīja, ko grib.» Saruna ar vēsturnieku Jāni Taurēnu par ASV uzņemto virzienu

punch-ng2 Apr, 09:46Latest update

Iran vows ‘crushing’ attacks on US after Trump threats