By Michel Rose PARIS, April 30 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron replaced his chief of staff on Thursday, a move that could clear the way for the top Elysee aide to be named head of the Bank of France,

French President Emmanuel Macron and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will host a videoconference from Paris on Friday with countries willing to help restore free transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

Britain and France push a European-led naval mission to safeguard shipping in the Strait of Hormuz, separate from U.S. military operations in the region.

A lawyer linked to President Donald Trump withdrew from the team defending a former Trump ally, right-wing podcaster Candace Owens, against defamation claims filed by French President Emmanuel Macron.

The leaders of France and the U.K. are holding an international summit to push forward efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a vital oil route affected by the U.S.

French President Emmanuel Macron reiterated on Saturday that he was focused on efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz, a day after the head ​of TotalEnergies warned of global energy shortages if the Iran war ‌continues for months.

French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed ambassador Pierre-André Imbert as his new chief of staff as Emmanuel Moulin eyes potential bid for central bank governor role

The king teased the president about the time Britain made a "small attempt" at "real estate redevelopment" in Washington.