Biden and Macron are prepared to discuss Ukraine and swap state visits.

Washington, D.C. Emmanuel Macron, the president of France, is travelling to Washington for Joe Biden's first state visit.

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diplomatic pageantry that had been postponed because to the COVID-19 outbreak was resumed.

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Relationship between Biden and Macron got off to a rocky start. Last year, Macron temporarily removed France's ambassador to the US.

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following the White House's announcement of a plan to supply Australia nuclear submarines, weakening a pact for France to deliver submarines with diesel engines.

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According to US and French officials, the agenda for the leaders' meeting on Thursday at the White House is extensive.

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Iran's nuclear programme is one of them, along with China's escalating aggression in the Indo-Pacific and the rising unease regarding security and stability in the Sahel region of Africa.

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Irene Cara, a celebrated actor, singer, and songwriter, passed away at the age of 63.

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