Macron sues U.S. influencer Candace Owens for defamation over false claims about his wife.

French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife, Brigitte, have filed a defamation lawsuit against US right-wing influencer Candace Owens for claiming Brigitte was born a man. The lawsuit, filed in Delaware, accuses Owens of spreading false claims to gain notoriety. Meanwhile, President Macron faces criticism from Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau over his political legacy as the 2027 presidential race draws near.