French President Emmanuel Macron and Secretary of State Antony Blinken toast each other during a luncheon at the State Department in Washington. Reuters
French President Emmanuel Macron and Secretary of State Antony Blinken toast each other during a luncheon at the State Department in Washington. Reuters
Vice President Kamala Harris and Mr Macron discussed space exploration earlier this week and the French President lobbied to place one of his compatriots on the spacecraft that will send a new batch of astronauts to the Moon in 2025. EPA
Vice President Kamala Harris and Mr Macron discussed space exploration earlier this week and the French President lobbied to place one of his compatriots on the spacecraft that will send a new batch of astronauts to the Moon in 2025. EPA
Mr Macron said that the US and France are 'in a certain way, in charge of universal values'. EPA
Mr Macron said that the US and France are 'in a certain way, in charge of universal values'. EPA
Mr Macron referred to Ms Harris as 'Vice President Kamala'. AFP
Mr Macron referred to Ms Harris as 'Vice President Kamala'. AFP
She did not appear to take offence. AFP
She did not appear to take offence. AFP
Mr Macron kept guests waiting when his meeting with President Joe Biden ran long. He apologised and joked: 'We fixed everything.' AFP
Mr Macron kept guests waiting when his meeting with President Joe Biden ran long. He apologised and joked: 'We fixed everything.' AFP
Mr Blinken said of France: 'We are unwavering security allies, close economic partners and, most of all, cherished friends.' AP
Mr Blinken said of France: 'We are unwavering security allies, close economic partners and, most of all, cherished friends.' AP
Mr Blinken said in his opening remarks that 'now officially recognised by Unesco: the French baguette is a global cultural treasure'. AFP
Mr Blinken said in his opening remarks that 'now officially recognised by Unesco: the French baguette is a global cultural treasure'. AFP
Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger speaks with Susan Rice, director of the US Domestic Policy Council, before the luncheon. EPA
Former US secretary of state Henry Kissinger speaks with Susan Rice, director of the US Domestic Policy Council, before the luncheon. EPA
Mr Kissinger is 99 years old. EPA
Mr Kissinger is 99 years old. EPA
US ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield attends the luncheon for Mr Macron. EPA
US ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield attends the luncheon for Mr Macron. EPA
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi attends the luncheon. EPA
Speaker of the US House of Representatives Nancy Pelosi attends the luncheon. EPA

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Vice President Kamala Harris celebrated their country's enduring friendship with France during a luncheon with French President Emmanuel Macron.

Mr Blinken pointed to Benjamin Franklin's journey to France during the Revolutionary War to drum up support for the American military — a visit that left a lasting impression on the founding father.

“For more than two centuries, the United States and France have built upon the foundation of those early ties — and today, we are unwavering security allies, close economic partners and most of all, cherished friends,” Mr Blinken said.

Now, in the post-Cold War era, Mr Blinken said the world faces a new set of challenges, including the war in Ukraine, ensuring the advancement of an open Indo-Pacific region and staving off future pandemics.

“This is a challenge that we can best meet as friends, and, for the United States, alongside our very first friend,” he said.

“The bottom line is this: it’s hard to find a challenge that we can’t solve if the United States and France work together.”

Mr Macron added: “We are very much engaged together to help the Ukrainians in this war and to resist to the Russian aggression.

“And I want to thank your country for the unique commitment and investment alongside the Ukrainian people and in great solidarity with the Europeans.”

US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte to the White House for a state dinner on December 1. AFP
US President Joe Biden and first lady Jill Biden welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and wife Brigitte to the White House for a state dinner on December 1. AFP
Ms Biden shows the Macrons into the White House's Blue Room. AP
Ms Biden shows the Macrons into the White House's Blue Room. AP
It was the first official state visit of the Biden administration. EPA
It was the first official state visit of the Biden administration. EPA
Guests dined in heated tents amid candle-style lighting on the South Lawn. Reuters
Guests dined in heated tents amid candle-style lighting on the South Lawn. Reuters
The presidents make a toast. AFP
The presidents make a toast. AFP
Cheers for the Bidens in the dining area. AP
Cheers for the Bidens in the dining area. AP
The Macrons enter. AP
The Macrons enter. AP
Actress Ariana DeBose and designer Henry Munoz III arrive at the White House. Reuters
Actress Ariana DeBose and designer Henry Munoz III arrive at the White House. Reuters
Mr Biden and Mr Macron have found common ground on the trip. AP
Mr Biden and Mr Macron have found common ground on the trip. AP
The couples pose for a photo at the North Portico of the White House. EPA
The couples pose for a photo at the North Portico of the White House. EPA
Christian Louboutin, the French fashion designer, arrives for the state dinner. EPA
Christian Louboutin, the French fashion designer, arrives for the state dinner. EPA
Singer Jon Batiste and his wife, author Suleika Jaouad, make their way into the White House. EPA
Singer Jon Batiste and his wife, author Suleika Jaouad, make their way into the White House. EPA
Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and economist George Akerlof. EPA
Janet Yellen, Secretary of the Treasury, and economist George Akerlof. EPA
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and daughter Jessica. EPA
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and daughter Jessica. EPA
The President's daughter Ashley Biden, right, and her friend Elysia Bevan. EPA
The President's daughter Ashley Biden, right, and her friend Elysia Bevan. EPA
Stephen Breyer, a former Supreme Court associate justice. EPA
Stephen Breyer, a former Supreme Court associate justice. EPA
Batiste and Jaouad in the White House. EPA
Batiste and Jaouad in the White House. EPA
Congressman Gregory Meeks and Ebony Meeks-Laidley. EPA
Congressman Gregory Meeks and Ebony Meeks-Laidley. EPA
US singer John Legend and his wife, model Chrissy Teigen. EPA
US singer John Legend and his wife, model Chrissy Teigen. EPA
Mr Macron and his wife Brigitte in a candid moment on the North Portico of the White House. EPA
Mr Macron and his wife Brigitte in a candid moment on the North Portico of the White House. EPA
US actress Jennifer Garner and daughter Violet Affleck. EPA
US actress Jennifer Garner and daughter Violet Affleck. EPA
Anna Wintour, editor in chief at Vogue, and Australian director Baz Luhrmann. EPA
Anna Wintour, editor in chief at Vogue, and Australian director Baz Luhrmann. EPA
US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and his wife Tanya Mayorkas. Reuters
US Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro Mayorkas and his wife Tanya Mayorkas. Reuters
Katherine Tai, US trade representative. EPA
Katherine Tai, US trade representative. EPA
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and her son, actor Charlie Hall. Reuters
Actress Julia Louis-Dreyfus and her son, actor Charlie Hall. Reuters
A closer look at Wintour. EPA
A closer look at Wintour. EPA
Television host Stephen Colbert and his wife Evelyn McGee-Colbert. Reuters
Television host Stephen Colbert and his wife Evelyn McGee-Colbert. Reuters
Fashion designer Gabriela Hearst and Stephanie Lasnier de Lavalette. EPA
Fashion designer Gabriela Hearst and Stephanie Lasnier de Lavalette. EPA
House Majority Whip Representative James Clyburn and Virginia Newman. EPA
House Majority Whip Representative James Clyburn and Virginia Newman. EPA
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and daughter Alexandra. EPA
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and daughter Alexandra. EPA
Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Hollyanne Milley. EPA
Mark Milley, Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Hollyanne Milley. EPA
Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, and Lloyd Sayre. EPA
Debra Haaland, Secretary of the Interior, and Lloyd Sayre. EPA
Julia Louis-Dreyfus with her son, actor Charles Hall. EPA
Julia Louis-Dreyfus with her son, actor Charles Hall. EPA
Peter Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation, and Chasten Glezman Buttigieg. EPA
Peter Buttigieg, Secretary of Transportation, and Chasten Glezman Buttigieg. EPA
Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, hosts of MSNBC's Morning Joe. EPA
Mika Brzezinski and Joe Scarborough, hosts of MSNBC's Morning Joe. EPA
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Lafayette Greenfield II. AP
US Ambassador to the UN Linda Thomas-Greenfield and Lafayette Greenfield II. AP
ABC television host Robin Roberts and Gaila Amber Laign. EPA
ABC television host Robin Roberts and Gaila Amber Laign. EPA
US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm. AFP
US Secretary of Energy Jennifer Granholm. AFP
Mr Biden said he would not apologise for a new climate and tax law that European leaders say unfairly subsidises US companies, but that he would make accommodations. Bloomberg
Mr Biden said he would not apologise for a new climate and tax law that European leaders say unfairly subsidises US companies, but that he would make accommodations. Bloomberg
Steve Jobs's widow Laurene Powell Jobs and son Reed. EPA
Steve Jobs's widow Laurene Powell Jobs and son Reed. EPA
The Bidens lead the Macrons into the state dinner. AFP
The Bidens lead the Macrons into the state dinner. AFP
Governor of Connecticut Edward Lamont and wife Annie Lamont hold up a sign for Mr Macron. AFP
Governor of Connecticut Edward Lamont and wife Annie Lamont hold up a sign for Mr Macron. AFP
Valerie Biden Owens, the President's sister. EPA
Valerie Biden Owens, the President's sister. EPA
Ms Macron steps out of a limousine as she arrives at the White House. EPA
Ms Macron steps out of a limousine as she arrives at the White House. EPA
Ms Biden and Ms Macron are both teachers. EPA
Ms Biden and Ms Macron are both teachers. EPA
The Bidens come downstairs to greet their guests. AP
The Bidens come downstairs to greet their guests. AP
Ms Biden speaks alongside Batiste as the Bidens host the Macrons for a State Dinner at the White House. Reuters
Ms Biden speaks alongside Batiste as the Bidens host the Macrons for a State Dinner at the White House. Reuters
Dinner time for Mr and Mrs Macron. Reuters
Dinner time for Mr and Mrs Macron. Reuters
Batiste serenades the attendees. AFP
Batiste serenades the attendees. AFP

Ms Harris said the US and France will be “guided by our shared history and our shared vision for the future”.

In a separate meeting earlier this week, Ms Harris and Mr Macron discussed space exploration efforts, as the French President lobbied to place one of his compatriots on the spacecraft that will send a new batch of astronauts to the Moon in 2025.

“I have a candidate for flying … to the Moon,” he told Ms Harris at Nasa headquarters on Wednesday. “He wants to go to Artemis 3.”

The President was referring to French astronaut Thomas Pesquet, who has gone to the International Space Station twice.

Mr Macron's visit to the US is the first state visit during President Joe Biden's administration.

At an elaborate dinner hosted at the White House on Thursday night, both leaders expressed their nations' continued commitment to Ukraine's defence.

The French leader is expected to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin in the coming days. Mr Biden said he would meet Mr Putin only if Russia leaves Ukraine, an offer that was rejected by the Kremlin.

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Cristeta Comerford was the White House assistant chef in 2002 and was quickly promoted to executive chef. Photo: George W Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Cristeta Comerford was the White House assistant chef in 2002 and was quickly promoted to executive chef. Photo: George W Bush Presidential Library and Museum
Ms Comerford presents calotte of beef, which will be served to President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House. EPA
Ms Comerford presents calotte of beef, which will be served to President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House. EPA
Ms Comerford shows off her butter-poached Maine lobster and other dishes during a preview of a White House state dinner. EPA
Ms Comerford shows off her butter-poached Maine lobster and other dishes during a preview of a White House state dinner. EPA
The White House menu features elaborate dishes including a creme fraiche ice cream. AFP
The White House menu features elaborate dishes including a creme fraiche ice cream. AFP
Ms Comerford will also present a trio of American cheeses in the red, white and blue-themed dinner at the White House. AFP
Ms Comerford will also present a trio of American cheeses in the red, white and blue-themed dinner at the White House. AFP
Ms Comerford, second right, with White House executive pastry chef Susie Morrison. AP
Ms Comerford, second right, with White House executive pastry chef Susie Morrison. AP
A trio of American cheeses and other dishes are displayed. AP
A trio of American cheeses and other dishes are displayed. AP
The White House state dinner will include a butter-poached Maine lobster. AP
The White House state dinner will include a butter-poached Maine lobster. AP
US first lady Jill Biden is accompanied by Ms Comerford before the White House state dinner. AP
US first lady Jill Biden is accompanied by Ms Comerford before the White House state dinner. AP
Ms Comerford, second left, works with staff in the Old Family Dining Room of the White House to plate a course in 2011. Photo: Official White House Photo / Pete Souza
Ms Comerford, second left, works with staff in the Old Family Dining Room of the White House to plate a course in 2011. Photo: Official White House Photo / Pete Souza
Barack Obama fist-bumps executive pastry chef Susie Morrison after sampling pies with his wife Michelle Obama, ABC anchor Robin Roberts and Ms Comerford during an interview about Thanksgiving in the White House kitchen in 2014. Photo: Official White House Photo / Pete Souza
Barack Obama fist-bumps executive pastry chef Susie Morrison after sampling pies with his wife Michelle Obama, ABC anchor Robin Roberts and Ms Comerford during an interview about Thanksgiving in the White House kitchen in 2014. Photo: Official White House Photo / Pete Souza
Ms Comerford, foreground, briefs staff on preparations for a state dinner honouring Mexico in 2010. Photo: Official White House Photo / Samantha Appleton
Ms Comerford, foreground, briefs staff on preparations for a state dinner honouring Mexico in 2010. Photo: Official White House Photo / Samantha Appleton
Michelle Obama, who was first lady at the time, laughs with Ms Comerford, right, as she gives a kitchen preview for a dinner at the White House in 2009. Reuters
Michelle Obama, who was first lady at the time, laughs with Ms Comerford, right, as she gives a kitchen preview for a dinner at the White House in 2009. Reuters
Ms Obama is joined by Ms Comerford, right, and children of military families for a craft project during the 2012 holiday decorations press preview. Photo: Official White House Photo / Chuck Kennedy
Ms Obama is joined by Ms Comerford, right, and children of military families for a craft project during the 2012 holiday decorations press preview. Photo: Official White House Photo / Chuck Kennedy
Barack Obama, who was president at the time, and former German chancellor Angela Merkel tour the White House kitchen garden in 2014. Photo: Official White House Photo / Pete Souza
Barack Obama, who was president at the time, and former German chancellor Angela Merkel tour the White House kitchen garden in 2014. Photo: Official White House Photo / Pete Souza
Ms Obama and Rachael Ray, back right, watch Ms Comerford and children preparing a meal in 2016. Photo: Official White House Photo / Amanda Lucidon
Ms Obama and Rachael Ray, back right, watch Ms Comerford and children preparing a meal in 2016. Photo: Official White House Photo / Amanda Lucidon
Ms Comerford and Laura Bush, the first lady at the time, discuss holiday food in the State Dining Room. Photo: National Archives
Ms Comerford and Laura Bush, the first lady at the time, discuss holiday food in the State Dining Room. Photo: National Archives
Ms Comerford in the kitchen with then-first lady Michelle Obama. Photo: Obama White House Archives
Ms Comerford in the kitchen with then-first lady Michelle Obama. Photo: Obama White House Archives
Ms Comerford hosts a media preview of an official dinner in honour of the Japanese prime minister, hosted by George W and Laura Bush. Photo: National Archives
Ms Comerford hosts a media preview of an official dinner in honour of the Japanese prime minister, hosted by George W and Laura Bush. Photo: National Archives
The menu created by Ms Comerford for the prime minister of Japan. Photo: National Archives
The menu created by Ms Comerford for the prime minister of Japan. Photo: National Archives
Guillaume Gomez, Special Representative of the President of France for Gastronomy, gives the insignia of Officier du Merite Agricole to Ms Comerford in 2022. AFP
Guillaume Gomez, Special Representative of the President of France for Gastronomy, gives the insignia of Officier du Merite Agricole to Ms Comerford in 2022. AFP
Ms Comerford, the first woman in charge of the White House kitchen, was inducted into France's Order of Agricultural Merit at the rank of officer. AFP
Ms Comerford, the first woman in charge of the White House kitchen, was inducted into France's Order of Agricultural Merit at the rank of officer. AFP
Ms Comerford holds dishes that will be served at Thursday evening's State Dinner. Reuters
Ms Comerford holds dishes that will be served at Thursday evening's State Dinner. Reuters
Comerford and staff work in the Kitchen of the White House in 2009. Official White House Photo / Joyce N Boghosian
Comerford and staff work in the Kitchen of the White House in 2009. Official White House Photo / Joyce N Boghosian
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Six tips to secure your smart home

Most smart home devices are controlled via the owner's smartphone. Therefore, if you are using public wi-fi on your phone, always use a VPN (virtual private network) that offers strong security features and anonymises your internet connection.

Keep your smart home devices’ software up-to-date. Device makers often send regular updates - follow them without fail as they could provide protection from a new security risk.

Use two-factor authentication so that in addition to a password, your identity is authenticated by a second sign-in step like a code sent to your mobile number.

Set up a separate guest network for acquaintances and visitors to ensure the privacy of your IoT devices’ network.

Change the default privacy and security settings of your IoT devices to take extra steps to secure yourself and your home.

Always give your router a unique name, replacing the one generated by the manufacturer, to ensure a hacker cannot ascertain its make or model number.

Updated: December 02, 2022, 8:59 PM
Antony BlinkenKamala HarrisEmmanuel MacronUkraine