The United States and France have engaged in successive diplomatic clashes. Following the U.S. delaying the approval of France’s next ambassador to the U.S. for seven weeks, tensions escalated when U.

After the Trump administration blocked a new ambassador to Washington, the country expressed regret for a post from a French official social media account.

He has threatened troop cuts, badgered allies over defense spending, denounced governments for refusing to support the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran.

The choice was made by France’s Oscar committee following auditions with the producers, international sales agents, and U.S. distributors behind a list of five films. President of the National Film Board (CNC) Gaetan Bruel noted that the selection emphasized France’s role in major global co-productions and its support for filmmakers.

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney told the European Parliament in France that he is interested in making his country the first "associate member" of the E.U. It comes as Canada and western Europe's relationship with the U.