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Macron convenes French party leaders as soaring energy prices put focus on wars in Iran and Ukraine

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  • Reported by France 24 and published Fri, 18 Sep 2026 14:26:28 UTC.

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  1. France’s Macron summons party leaders for talks on Mideast and Ukraine

  2. Macron addresses energy crisis, warns of 'hybrid attacks'

  3. Russia seizes assets of French firms, summons UK envoy over Ukraine support

  4. Macron convenes French party leaders as soaring energy prices put focus on wars in Iran and Ukraine

  5. Russian hybrid attacks against Europe intensifying, says Macron

  6. Ticket prices rise for Macklemore solo concert after Ed Sheeran tour removal

  7. Oil prices little changed as market assesses disruption from Saudi pipeline closure

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