Emmanuel Macron in Iraq: Will stay on 'no matter what choices' US makes, vows French president
3 years, 4 months ago

Emmanuel Macron in Iraq: Will stay on 'no matter what choices' US makes, vows French president

Firstpost  

The promise is in line with Macron’s commitment made during a regional summit in Baghdad devoted to fight against terrorism and the impact of Taliban takeover of Afghanistan as the US withdraws. French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday visited the Islamic State jihadist group’s former Iraqi stronghold Mosul, a day after vowing to keep troops in the country. In a speech at the devastated city’s Church of Our Lady of the Hour, which the UN’s cultural agency UNESCO is working to restore, Macron urged Iraq’s religious communities to “work together” to rebuild the country. Macron also made a stop at the site of Mosul’s Al-Nuri mosque, where IS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi had declared the establishment of a “caliphate” in 2014. I remain grateful for France’s continued support to the Kurdistan Region and Iraq,” the Iraqi Kurdish president tweeted.

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Macron affirms Trump has ‘solid ally’ in France, urges realism from Ukraine over territory
2 days, 22 hours ago

Macron affirms Trump has ‘solid ally’ in France, urges realism from Ukraine over territory

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron said his country was a “a solid ally” of President-elect Donald Trump on Monday as he outlined his vision for global diplomacy in 2025, while warning that France could lose the incoming U.S. leader’s respect by being “weak and defeatist.” “Donald Trump knows that he has a solid ally in France, an ally he …

Syria civil war: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Bashar al-Assad’s fall, pays tribute to Syrians for courage
1 month ago

Syria civil war: French President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Bashar al-Assad’s fall, pays tribute to Syrians for courage

Live Mint  

As Syrian rebels declared they had ousted President Bashar al-Assad after seizing control of Damascus on Sunday, French President Emmanuel Macron welcomed the fall of Assad government and paid tribute to the Syrian people for their courage and patience. In a post on social media platform X, President Macron said: “I pay tribute to the Syrian people, to their courage, …

Trump Meets French President Macron, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy In Paris
1 month ago

Trump Meets French President Macron, Ukraine’s Zelenskyy In Paris

ABP News  

French President Emmanuel Macron held a trilateral meeting with US President-elect Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, brought together for the ceremonial reopening of Norte-Dame Cathedral. Zelenskyy and European leaders have been concerned that Trump, who takes office next month, could withdraw US military aid to Ukraine at a crucial point in Kyiv's fight with Russia. When Trump arrived …

France awaits Emmanuel Macron’s speech after no-confidence vote: ‘Stability requires…’
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1 month ago

France awaits Emmanuel Macron’s speech after no-confidence vote: ‘Stability requires…’

Live Mint  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron will address the nation Thursday following the resignation of ousted Prime Minister Michel Barnier, a day after a historic no-confidence vote at the National Assembly left France without a functioning government. The no-confidence motion passed by 331 votes in the National Assembly, forcing Barnier to step down after just three months in office—the shortest …

French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?
1 month ago

French government falls: What’s next for Macron, Le Pen, France?

Al Jazeera  

French legislators from both sides of the political spectrum voted to remove Barnier from power. After less than four months in power, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier’s government has lost a no-confidence vote in parliament over a social security budget dispute. “She realises that voting for a no-confidence motion, thereby potentially leading France into serious political and economic turmoil, goes …

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon
1 month ago

France’s Macron vows to stay in office till end of term, says he’ll name a new prime minister soon

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, right, did not hint at whom he might choose to replace Michel Barnier, left, as prime minister. French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Thursday to stay in office until the end of his term in 2027 and announced that he will name a new prime minister within days after lawmakers forced Michel Barnier to resign. He said …

France’s president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs
6 months ago

France’s president called a surprise election. The result could diminish his power in world affairs

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron could awake — if he has slept at all — with clipped wings on Monday morning. Bardella’s ‘red lines’ Although the constitution says the president is commander in chief, it also says the prime minister “is responsible for national defense.” During the campaign, Bardella laid out what he said would be “my red lines” …

French President Macron takes first presidential state visit to Germany in 24 years amid EU uncertainty
7 months, 2 weeks ago

French President Macron takes first presidential state visit to Germany in 24 years amid EU uncertainty

Firstpost  

The visit will be watched as a checkup on the health of the German-French relationship that drives EU policymaking, at a time of major challenges for Europe: from the Ukraine war to the possible election of Donald Trump as U.S. president in November French President Emanuel Macron lands in Germany on Sunday for a three-day state visit followed by a …

French president Emmanuel Macron tells Putin 'WE are a nuclear power and WE are ready' in latest WW3 rhetoric as he responds to Russian leader's threats about using nukes
9 months, 3 weeks ago

French president Emmanuel Macron tells Putin 'WE are a nuclear power and WE are ready' in latest WW3 rhetoric as he responds to Russian leader's threats about using nukes

Daily Mail  

French President Emmanuel Macron has declared his nation 'ready' to use nuclear weapons in an uncharacteristically brash retort to Vladimir Putin following the latest bout of nuclear sabre-rattling from the Kremlin chief. Macron chastised Putin for threatening the use of nuclear devices and reminded him France also has an advanced weapons programme in interviews with French media yesterday. Speaking with …

Macron again declines to rule out Western troops in Ukraine, but says they’re not needed now
9 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron again declines to rule out Western troops in Ukraine, but says they’re not needed now

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron warned Western powers against showing any signs of weakness to Russia as he reiterated his position Thursday that sending Western troops into Ukraine shouldn’t be ruled out, though he said today’s situation doesn’t require it. “We’re not in that situation today,” he said, but added that “all these options are possible.” Macron, who is …

Sending combat troops to Ukraine 'not on table': French minister
10 months ago

Sending combat troops to Ukraine 'not on table': French minister

The Hindu  

The deployment of Western combat troops to fight against Russia on the ground in Ukraine is not on the table but new ways need to be found to battle the Russian invasion, France's defence minister said on Friday. French President Emmanuel Macron last month sent shockwaves around Ukraine when he refused to rule out any option in the conflict, including …

The French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
10 months, 1 week ago

The French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron appeared isolated on the European stage this week after saying the possibility of Western troops being sent to Ukraine could not be ruled out, a comment that prompted an outcry from other leaders. There was no consensus to send troops in an official, endorsed manner on the ground, Macron said, “but in terms of …

The French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?
10 months, 1 week ago

The French president raised the prospect of Western troops in Ukraine. What was he thinking?

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron, shown at a press conference in Paris on Monday, floated the possibility of Western troops helping in Ukraine last week after 20 European heads of state, and other Western officials, met in Paris. Macron’s remarks, allies’ reactions Macron floated the possibility of Western troops helping in Ukraine while speaking at a news conference last week after …

Macron says recognizing a Palestinian state is not a taboo for France
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Macron says recognizing a Palestinian state is not a taboo for France

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron says recognizing a Palestinian state is not a ‘’taboo’’ for France, as international frustration grows with Israel’s actions in the Palestinian territories. With talks long stalled and Israel’s offensive against Hamas in Gaza deepening, some European countries are voicing support for recognizing a Palestinian state sooner. ‘’Recognizing a Palestinian state is not a taboo …

France’s Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump
11 months, 3 weeks ago

France’s Macron announces missiles and bombs for Ukraine, suggests he could work with Trump

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron announced plans Tuesday to deliver more long-range cruise missiles as well as bombs to Ukraine and suggested that he’d find ways to work with Donald Trump in the event that he wins another presidency. He said France plans to deliver about 40 long-range missiles and “several hundred bombs that our Ukrainian friends are waiting …

‘I didn’t change my number': Macron still open to dialogue with Putin if it helps to bring peace
1 year ago

‘I didn’t change my number': Macron still open to dialogue with Putin if it helps to bring peace

Associated Press  

BRUSSELS — French President Emmanuel Macron said Friday he would still consider talking with his Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin if it helps creating a sustainable peace between Ukraine and Russia. If not, we’ll cope.” Speaking in Brussels at the end of a summit where EU leaders decided to open membership negotiations with war-torn Ukraine, Macron said he remained open to …

France’s Macron seeks international support for his proposal to build a coalition against Hamas
1 year, 2 months ago

France’s Macron seeks international support for his proposal to build a coalition against Hamas

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron sought to promote — with little success so far — the creation of an international coalition to fight the armed Palestinian group Hamas, during a two-day trip to the Middle East that started in Israel. The first response to the devastating Israel-Hamas war is “the fight against terrorism,” Macron said Wednesday after his meeting …

Macron proposes that anti-Islamic State coalition fight Hamas
1 year, 2 months ago

Macron proposes that anti-Islamic State coalition fight Hamas

The Hindu  

French President Emmanuel Macron proposed on October 24 that an international coalition fighting against Islamic State in Iraq and Syria be widened to include the fight against the Palestinian militant group Hamas in Gaza. Speaking alongside Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem, Mr. Macron stressed that France and Israel shared terrorism as their "common enemy". "France is ready for …

French President Macron arrives in Israel on solidarity visit
1 year, 2 months ago

French President Macron arrives in Israel on solidarity visit

Deccan Chronicle  

TEL AVIV: French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Tel Aviv on Tuesday to express his country's "full solidarity" with Israel after the deadly October 7 attacks by Palestinian militant group Hamas, according to an AFP journalist. Macron was due to meet Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to express France's "full solidarity" with Israel after that attack, the French presidency said. …

France’s Macron says anti-ISIL coalition should fight Hamas
1 year, 2 months ago

France’s Macron says anti-ISIL coalition should fight Hamas

Al Jazeera  

The French president expressed solidarity with Israel and said that the two nations face common foe of terrorism. In a press conference with Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu in Jerusalem on Tuesday, Macron offered “solidarity” in the aftermath of a deadly attack by Hamas on October 7 and said that France and Israel share a “common enemy” in defeating “terrorism”. “France …

France's Macron says 'Islamist terrorism' rising in Europe, all states at risk
1 year, 2 months ago

France's Macron says 'Islamist terrorism' rising in Europe, all states at risk

Hindustan Times  

Europe is seeing a rise of "Islamist terrorism" and all states are threatened, French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday during a visit to Albania, after Islamist killings of a teacher in France and two Swedish football fans in Belgium. All European states are vulnerable, and there is indeed a resurgence of Islamist terrorism," Macron said after talks with Albanian …

‘Unacceptable’: France President Macron on Iran's comments praising Hamas attack on Israel
1 year, 2 months ago

‘Unacceptable’: France President Macron on Iran's comments praising Hamas attack on Israel

Hindustan Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday that Iran's condoning of Hamas' attack on Israel was unacceptable and that France was looking into establishing whether it was directly involved. "I have no comment to make about the direct involvement of Iran for which we have no formal proof, but it's clear that the public comments by Iranian authorities were unacceptable. …

Why Emmanuel Macron is pulling French troops out of Niger
1 year, 3 months ago

Why Emmanuel Macron is pulling French troops out of Niger

Hindustan Times  

When on July 26th soldiers from Niger’s presidential guard detained and overthrew the leader they were supposed to be protecting, France insisted that it would not take orders from the new junta. When the coup leaders told France’s ambassador and its 1,500 soldiers stationed in the country to get out, the former colonial power dug in its heels, citing a …

Emmanuel Macron's self-belief helped him become France's president, but it could risk his legacy
1 year, 3 months ago

Emmanuel Macron's self-belief helped him become France's president, but it could risk his legacy

ABC  

In February 2022, French President Emmanuel Macron travelled to the Kremlin to meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin. Nonetheless, Stephen Brady, the Australian ambassador to France from 2014 to 2017, says Macron's win was "extraordinary". He says it shows Macron's "capacity to think big, to think differently, to think laterally". Pedder says that while Macron has been able to use …

Macron to outline Africa policy before four-nation trip
1 year, 10 months ago

Macron to outline Africa policy before four-nation trip

Firstpost  

Paris: President Emmanuel Macron is to outline on Monday France’s revamped strategy for Africa, where anti-French sentiment is running high in some of its former colonies. His speech at the presidential palace comes two days ahead of a four-nation tour of central African countries, as Paris seeks to counter growing Chinese and Russian influence in the region. France has fallen …

France's Macron addresses visa issue during Algeria trip
2 years, 4 months ago

France's Macron addresses visa issue during Algeria trip

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French President Emmanuel Macron said …

France's Macron heads to Algeria in bid to heal wounds
2 years, 4 months ago

France's Macron heads to Algeria in bid to heal wounds

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French President Emmanuel Macron is heading to Algeria for a …

Emmanuel Macron calls for 'action in face of fears and fractures' as he is sworn in for second term
2 years, 8 months ago

Emmanuel Macron calls for 'action in face of fears and fractures' as he is sworn in for second term

The Telegraph  

Emmanuel Macron called on France to unite around his pro-european vision as he was inaugurated as president ahead of weeks of meetings with fellow leaders across the continent. In a short handwritten speech, the 44-year-old warned France and the continent facing severe and immediate challenges - from the climate crisis to the neighboring war in Ukraine. "The time ahead will …

French Lessons: What Emmanuel Macron Tells Us About Winning When People Don’t Like You
2 years, 8 months ago

French Lessons: What Emmanuel Macron Tells Us About Winning When People Don’t Like You

Politico  

His analysis, however, is the kind of reassurance that is only soothing to people who already have come to terms with the knowledge that they are in a dire situation. The most striking element of Klain’s tweet was how it underlined something that happened so gradually people could easily not notice: the reversal of a central pillar of Biden’s strategy. …

French President Macron reelected : What's happening next?
2 years, 8 months ago

French President Macron reelected : What's happening next?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy After winning another five years in the French presidential palace, …

France's Macron re-elected, defeats far-right leader: ‘President for all’
2 years, 8 months ago

France's Macron re-elected, defeats far-right leader: ‘President for all’

Hindustan Times  

France has picked Emmanuel Macron for five more years as the country's president in a historic win, making it the first time that a governing leader of the Fifth Republic, which has been the political system since 1958, has been re-elected. French President Emmanuel Macron celebrates with supporters in front of the Eiffel Tower Paris, France, Sunday, April 24, 2022. …

Macron unveils vision for second term
2 years, 9 months ago

Macron unveils vision for second term

Associated Press  

March 17, 2022 PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled his proposals to boost the economy, fight inequality and improve France’s reactions to global crises if he wins a second term in next month’s elections. Asked about his campaign’s motto, he said he wants the French to be “stronger and happier all together.” Even though he formally announced …

In 1st big campaign do, Macron unveils vision for 2nd term
2 years, 9 months ago

In 1st big campaign do, Macron unveils vision for 2nd term

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday unveiled his proposals to boost the economy, fight inequality and improve France’s reactions to global crises if he wins a second term in next month’s elections. Asked about his campaign’s motto, he said he wants the French to be “stronger and happier all together.” Even though he formally announced he is running …

Macron to seek second term in France’s April presidential vote
2 years, 10 months ago

Macron to seek second term in France’s April presidential vote

Al Jazeera  

In a letter to the French people, Emmanuel Macron pledges to find ‘a French and European singular response’ to the world’s challenges. French President Emmanuel Macron has formally announced that he will run for a second term in April’s presidential election, ahead of which he is already leading in the polls. I am a candidate to invent with you, faced …

France hosts talks on Mali, intends to withdraw troops
2 years, 10 months ago

France hosts talks on Mali, intends to withdraw troops

Associated Press  

PARIS — French President Emmanuel Macron met with African and European leaders Wednesday evening in Paris ahead of an expected announcement of the withdrawal of French troops from Mali. The EU this month imposed sanctions on five senior members of Mali’s transitional government, including Prime Minister Choguel Maiga, accusing them of working to obstruct the country’s transition from military to …

Macron expected to announce French withdrawal from Mali
2 years, 10 months ago

Macron expected to announce French withdrawal from Mali

Al Jazeera  

Withdrawal would mark a major strategic shift by France, which has had troops in Mali for nine years. The pullout from Mali, with a redeployment of forces to other countries in the region, amounts to a major strategic shift by France, ending a nine-year mission that successive French presidents had argued was crucial for regional and European security. “If the …

Macron not a candidate yet but campaigning for reelection
2 years, 10 months ago

Macron not a candidate yet but campaigning for reelection

Associated Press  

PARIS — He has a full campaign team that’s fanning out around France, meeting with voters. Far-right presidential contender Eric Zemmour accused Macron of trying to use the pandemic to make French voters forget about what he considers France’s decline. Macron’s party has already launched a “campaign of the presidential majority” that is being deployed across the country via posters …

French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, says next days crucial in Ukraine stand-off
2 years, 11 months ago

French President Emmanuel Macron meets with Vladimir Putin in Moscow, says next days crucial in Ukraine stand-off

ABC  

The coming days will be crucial in the Ukraine stand-off, French President Emmanuel Macron said after talks with Vladimir Putin, the first meeting between a Western leader and the Russian President in Moscow since the Kremlin began massing troops near its neighbour. Key points: Vladimir Putin said Mr Macron had made proposals that could form a basis to move forward …

France’s Macron says Putin told him Russia will not escalate the Ukraine crisis
2 years, 11 months ago

France’s Macron says Putin told him Russia will not escalate the Ukraine crisis

LA Times  

French President Emmanuel Macron said Tuesday that Russian President Vladimir Putin told him that Moscow would not further escalate the Ukraine crisis. Kremlin spokesman Dmitry Peskov said that “in the current situation, Moscow and Paris can’t be reaching any deals.” Macron met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky amid mounting fears of a Russian invasion. I think it is important.” According …

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin to help ease tensions over Ukraine
2 years, 11 months ago

French President Emmanuel Macron heads to Moscow to meet with Vladimir Putin to help ease tensions over Ukraine

ABC  

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to hold talks in Moscow in a bid to help de-escalate the tense situation around Ukraine. Key points: Russia is urging the US and its allies to bar Ukraine from joining NATO The French President is hoping to 'de-escalate' the situation Mr Macron spoke with the US President prior to his flight and the …

France’s Macron calls for EU plan to ease Russia tensions
2 years, 11 months ago

France’s Macron calls for EU plan to ease Russia tensions

Associated Press  

STRASBOURG, France — French President Emmanuel Macron called Wednesday on the European Union to quickly draw up a new security plan containing proposals to help ease tensions with Russia, as concern mounts that Russian President Vladimir Putin is planning an invasion of Ukraine. “We should build it among Europeans, then share it with our allies in the framework of NATO, …

Macron to unveil EU agenda ahead of French presidential race
3 years, 1 month ago

Macron to unveil EU agenda ahead of French presidential race

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French President Macron plans to present the priorities for France's …

France signs weapons mega-deal with UAE as Macron tours Gulf
3 years, 1 month ago

France signs weapons mega-deal with UAE as Macron tours Gulf

Associated Press  

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — France announced multibillion-euro deals Friday to sell fighter planes and combat helicopters to the United Arab Emirates, aiming to boost military cooperation with its top ally in the Persian Gulf amid their shared concerns about Iran. Charles Forrester, a senior analyst at Janes, said the fighter “will significantly upgrade UAE’s airpower capabilities in terms of …

Emmanuel Macron elbows UK aside as he seals €17bn fighter jet deal with UAE
3 years, 1 month ago

Emmanuel Macron elbows UK aside as he seals €17bn fighter jet deal with UAE

The Telegraph  

The issue is particularly sensitive following the country’s humiliating loss of an Australian mega-submarine contract to the UK in September. Paris slammed the move as a "stab in the back" at the time and Mr Macron made a clear reference to it in his Dubai speech. With France taking up the rotating presidency of the EU in January, analysts said …

Laughing Kamala laughs embraces Emmanuel Macron at Élysée Palace
3 years, 1 month ago

Laughing Kamala laughs embraces Emmanuel Macron at Élysée Palace

Daily Mail  

Vice President Kamala Harris continued the administration's push to try to soothe relations with France after the clash over a US submarine deal on her diplomatic visit Wednesday – and by all outward signs was enjoying the task. France's President Emmanuel Macron greets Vice President Kamala Harris before a bilateral meeting at Elysee Palace in Paris France, November 10, 2021 …

France’s Macron visits Iraq’s Mosul destroyed by IS war
3 years, 4 months ago

France’s Macron visits Iraq’s Mosul destroyed by IS war

Associated Press  

MOSUL, Iraq — French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday visited Iraq’s northern city of Mosul, which suffered widespread destruction during the war to defeat the Islamic State group in 2017. “We will be present alongside with sovereign governments to restore peace.” Macron said France will help in rebuilding mutual respect as well as monuments, churches, schools and mosques and most …

France's Macron visits Iraq's Mosul destroyed by IS war
3 years, 4 months ago

France's Macron visits Iraq's Mosul destroyed by IS war

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy French President Emmanuel Macron on …

France to pull more than 2,000 troops from Africa’s Sahel region
3 years, 6 months ago

France to pull more than 2,000 troops from Africa’s Sahel region

Al Jazeera  

President Emmanuel Macron tells G5 summit that France will reduce its force to 2,500 to 3,000 troops over the long term. France will soon begin reshaping its military presence in the Sahel region of West Africa and will ultimately halve it, President Emmanuel Macron has said. Reconfiguring French presence France will focus over the next six months on dismantling the …

Macron says Islam ’in crisis’, unveils anti-radicalism plan
4 years, 3 months ago

Macron says Islam ’in crisis’, unveils anti-radicalism plan

Live Mint  

President Emmanuel Macron unveiled a plan Friday to defend France's secular values against Islamist radicalism, describing Islam as a religion "in crisis" all over the world. In a long-awaited address, Macron insisted "no concessions" would be made in a new drive to push religion out of education and the public sector in France. The measures, Macron said, were aimed at …

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