LONDON (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday urged Britain to stick close to its neighbors despite its exit from the European Union, saying France and the U.K. will “save Europe” by standing for democracy, law and international order in a dangerous world.

Reform UK leader Nigel Farage wants Britain to demand a refund from France because Emmanuel Macron’s nation has failed to halt small boat crossings. He said it is “ridiculous” that French naval vessels escort migrant boats into British waters and claimed the UK had handed £800million to France.

French President Emmanuel Macron has touched down at RAF Northolt for a three-day state visit to the UK. State visits are a strange mix of pageantry and politics. In the case of the French visit, it’s a mix of horses and horse-trading.

The UK coastguard is managing incidents involving small boats in the English Channel. This comes as UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets French President Emmanuel Macron, with plans to announce stricter migration controls.

French President Emmanuel Macron has found himself in another awkward viral moment involving his wife and an airplane. A video clip showed his wife, Brigitte […]

King Charles III will highlight the crucial bonds between the United Kingdom and France in the face of a “multitude of complex threats” as he welcomes President Emmanuel Macron for the first state visit by a European leader since Brexit.

King Charles and French President Emmanuel Macron shared a notably warm and extended farewell at Windsor Castle, marking a successful start to the French leader’s state visit. A clear display of their burgeoning rapport, the two men clasped hands for a remarkable 28 seconds upon their departure, concluding the initial phase of the three-day trip.

In response, Macron recalled the historical ties between the two countries and spoke about the Bayeux Tapestry returning to the UK, more than 900 years after its creation, with plans for it to be shown in the British Museum next year.

The two leaders are set to confirm details of a strengthened defense relationship at a summit Thursday. An agreement on tackling unauthorized migration may also be announced.