France: News

22 May 2025

Game of Thrones

Novels that inspired 'Game of Thrones' might get film franchise

Dimitri Rassam, a French film producer, is developing an ambitious medieval film saga based on The Accursed Kings, the French novel series that inspired George R.R. Martin's Game of Thrones.

20 May 2025

Benjamin Netanyahu

UN warns 14,000 babies could die in Gaza within 48hrs 

The United Nations has issued a dire warning that without immediate intervention, around 14,000 babies could perish in Gaza within the next two days.

20 May 2025

Europe

EU wants to restrict social media for children under 16

The European Union (EU) is mulling a new initiative to restrict social media access for children under 16.

18 May 2025

Brazil

In India's global diplomatic outreach, who goes where

In the wake of a deadly terror attack in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, last month, the Indian government has announced seven all-party delegations.

10 May 2025

Emmanuel Macron

Ukraine, allies propose 30-day ceasefire to Russia

Ukraine and its allies have offered a "full, unconditional ceasefire" with Russia for at least 30 days, effective May 12, Ukrainian Foreign Minister Andrii Sybiha announced on Saturday.

06 May 2025

Russia

Many in US, Western Europe think WW3 imminent: Poll 

A new YouGov poll has shown that many Americans and Western Europeans think a third global conflict could erupt in the next 10 years.

29 Apr 2025

Jack Ma

Alibaba's Jack Ma helped Chinese government intimidate a businessman: Report

Jack Ma, the billionaire co-founder of Alibaba, was involved in an intimidation campaign by the Chinese government targeting a specific businessman, according to documents reviewed by The Guardian.

28 Apr 2025

Indian Navy

India-France sign ₹63,000 crore deal for 26 Rafale-M fighter jets 

India has formalized a defense deal with France for the procurement of 26 Rafale Marine (M) fighter jets.

24 Apr 2025

World

French PM's daughter alleges Catholic school priest punched, kicked her

Helene Perlant, daughter of French Prime Minister Francois Bayrou, has alleged brutal mistreatment at a private Catholic school, which is at the center of a massive sexual abuse scandal that has shocked the country.

14 Apr 2025

Hungary

Hungary to vote on constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings 

Hungarian lawmakers will vote on Monday on a contentious constitutional amendment that rights advocates have labeled a significant escalation in the government's efforts to suppress dissent and undermine human rights.

12 Apr 2025

Donald Trump

US health secretary's autism study sparks public health concerns

United States Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr's recent autism study has alarm bells ringing in the medical community.

10 Apr 2025

#MeToo

Abuse and harassment still strong in French 'entertainment' world: Report 

A recent report by French politicians Sandrine Rousseau and Erwan Balanant has revealed an alarming prevalence of sexual violence and harassment in the country's entertainment industry.

09 Apr 2025

Rajnath Singh

India clears biggest-ever jet deal: 26 Rafale for ₹63,000 crore 

The Indian government has cleared a massive deal of almost ₹64,000 crore with France for the purchase of 26 Rafale-Marine fighter jets.

07 Apr 2025

Netflix

British woman from Netflix's 'Con Mum' charged with Singapore fraud

Dionne Marie Hanna, 84, the subject of Netflix's Con Mum documentary, has been charged with fraud in Singapore.

05 Apr 2025

China

'They played it wrong': Trump mocks China's retaliatory tariffs

US President Donald Trump has ridiculed China for its reaction to the tariffs he slapped on several countries.

01 Apr 2025

China

Myanmar earthquake death toll crosses 2,000; rescue efforts continue

According to the military government, the death toll from a devastating earthquake in Myanmar has passed 2,000. The quake hit four days ago and measured 7.7 on the Richter scale.

31 Mar 2025

Apple

Why Apple has been fined €150M in France

Apple has been slapped with a €150 million ($162.42 million) fine by French antitrust regulators.

26 Mar 2025

Kendall Jenner

Kim Kardashian to testify in 2016 Paris robbery case

Reality TV star and entrepreneur Kim Kardashian will testify in the trial of the suspects in her 2016 Paris robbery.

25 Mar 2025

Spain

World's safest, unsafest countries' list out; where does India rank 

Traveling can pose safety challenges in today's world, as highlighted by recent surveys on crime rates.

21 Mar 2025

Canada

Europe planning to replace US in NATO in 5-10yrs: Report 

European military powers are working on plans to assume greater responsibilities in NATO, a Financial Times report said.

20 Mar 2025

World

French scientist denied US entry over 'hateful' texts about Trump 

A French scientist was barred from entering the US on March 9, after American authorities found messages on his electronic devices criticizing the Trump administration's research policies.

20 Mar 2025

King Charles III

UK to host closed-door meeting for peacekeeping force in Ukraine

The United Kingdom (UK) will host a closed-door meeting on Thursday with senior military officials from more than 20 countries, BBC reported.

19 Mar 2025

Belgium

France, Belgium towns are giving away chickens for ingenious reasons

In an innovative move to cut down on food waste, several European communities have been handing out free chickens.

18 Mar 2025

White House

US reponds after French lawmaker demands Statue of Liberty's return   

The White House has said that it has no plans to return the Statue of Liberty after French lawmaker Raphaël Glucksmann said that the US no longer deserves it.

17 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

French politician Raphael Glucksmann demands US return Statue of Liberty

French politician Raphael Glucksmann has demanded that the US return the iconic Statue of Liberty. According to him, America no longer stands for what the historic monument symbolizes.

17 Mar 2025

Donald Trump

Russia demands 'ironclad' guarantees for Ukraine peace deal

Russia has once again reiterated its position on the Ukraine conflict, saying that any peace deal would need guarantees that Ukraine would never join NATO.

12 Mar 2025

Meta

French authors sue Meta for violating copyright in AI training

France's top publishing and authors' associations have sued tech giant Meta.

12 Mar 2025

Ajit Doval

Tulsi Gabbard in India next week; who is she meeting 

US Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard will visit India during her multi-nation tour across the Indo-Pacific.

09 Mar 2025

Climate Change

France urges its institutions to welcome scientists fleeing Trump-ruled US

France has urged its research institutions to welcome scientists leaving the US due to President Donald Trump's policies, according to AFP.

08 Mar 2025

Germany

France and 3 others support Arab-backed plan to rebuild Gaza

Foreign ministers of France, Italy, Germany, and the UK have backed a $53 billion Arab-backed plan for the reconstruction of Gaza.

07 Mar 2025

Europe

US State Department plans to close European consulates, cut workforce 

The US State Department is reportedly gearing up for a major cut in its global workforce and shutting down a number of consulates, mostly in Western Europe.

07 Mar 2025

London

France's busiest rail station shut after WWII bomb found  

Eurostar and regional train services have been disrupted after an unexploded World War II bomb was found near Paris's Gare du Nord station.

02 Mar 2025

Canada

UK, France, Ukraine to propose ceasefire plan for Russia's war

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has revealed that the United Kingdom, France, and Ukraine are working on a ceasefire plan for Russia's war in Ukraine.

26 Feb 2025

China

US, Ukraine finalize critical minerals deal amid Russia conflict

In a major diplomatic shift, the United States and Ukraine have finalized a critical minerals deal.

25 Feb 2025

Russia

US votes against UN resolution urging Russia's withdrawal from Ukraine 

In a first since Russia invaded Ukraine in 2022, the United States has joined hands with Moscow to vote against a draft resolution by Ukraine and the European Union at the United Nations.

24 Feb 2025

Russia

Russian consulate in France attacked; Molotov cocktails thrown  

An explosion was heard at the Russian Consulate General in Marseille, France, early Monday morning on the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

22 Feb 2025

Canada

Trump considers tariffs against countries taxing US tech companies

US President Donald Trump has signed a memo directing his administration to consider tariffs on countries that impose taxes and regulations on American tech giants.

14 Feb 2025

Donald Trump

'Fully prepared to bring back illegal migrants': Modi in US

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced India's willingness to bring back its citizens illegally residing in the United States.

12 Feb 2025

Belgium

Why Indian soldiers are honored at Marseilles's Mazargues War Cemetery 

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron visited the Mazargues War Cemetery in Marseilles on Wednesday.

12 Feb 2025

Emmanuel Macron

India and France join hands to develop advanced nuclear reactors

India and France have announced plans to jointly develop advanced nuclear reactors, particularly focusing on Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) and Advanced Modular Reactors (AMRs).

12 Feb 2025

England

UK to start refusing citizenship to undocumented migrants

The United Kingdom government, under Prime Minister Keir Starmer, has unveiled stricter immigration rules aimed at undocumented migrants.

11 Feb 2025

Emmanuel Macron

India-France nearing ₹1L crore deal for 26 Rafael jets, submarines 

India and France are said to be on the verge of finalizing two major defense agreements worth almost ₹1 lakh crore.

11 Feb 2025

Emmanuel Macron

Why France is becoming top choice for Indian students

France is gradually but surely becoming the go-to destination for Indian students pursuing higher education.

11 Feb 2025

Narendra Modi

PM Modi advocates for open-source, unbiased AI at Paris summit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has advocated the development of open-source artificial intelligence (AI) systems and unbiased datasets.

10 Feb 2025

Emmanuel Macron

France announces $112B AI investment to rival US's Stargate project

French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a massive private investment of €109 billion ($112.6 billion) in the country's artificial intelligence (AI) sector.

10 Feb 2025

Canada

Modi co-chairs AI summit in Paris: Why it is significant

In a major boost to India's artificial intelligence (AI) ambitions, Prime Minister Narendra Modi will co-chair the AI Action Summit in Paris on February 10 and 11.