France: News
24 Apr 2025
WorldFrench 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
HungaryHungary 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 TrumpUS 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
#MeTooAbuse 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 SinghIndia 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
NetflixBritish 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
ChinaMyanmar 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
AppleWhy 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 JennerKim 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
SpainWorld'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
CanadaEurope 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
WorldFrench 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 IIIUK 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
BelgiumFrance, 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 HouseUS 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 TrumpFrench 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 TrumpRussia 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
MetaFrench 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 DovalTulsi 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 ChangeFrance 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
GermanyFrance 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
EuropeUS 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
LondonFrance'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
CanadaUK, 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
ChinaUS, 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
RussiaUS 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
RussiaRussian 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
CanadaTrump 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
BelgiumWhy 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 MacronIndia 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
EnglandUK 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 MacronIndia-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 MacronWhy 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 ModiPM 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 MacronFrance 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
CanadaModi 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.
10 Feb 2025
Emmanuel MacronFrance to use nuclear power for ambitious AI project
France is capitalizing on its rich nuclear power resources to get ahead in the global artificial intelligence (AI) race.
10 Feb 2025
WorldFrance gears up for largest child abuse trial
France is preparing for its biggest-ever child abuse trial, set to begin in Brittany this month.
08 Feb 2025
XMusk's X under investigation in France over alleged algorithmic bias
Elon Musk's social media platform, X, is being investigated by French prosecutors. The probe was launched after allegations of algorithmic bias on the platform.
25 Jan 2025
Antonio GuterresCongo: Governor killed as fighting intensifies
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is now witnessing a surge in violence as M23 rebels have stepped up their assault on the Congolese armed forces.
23 Jan 2025
BusinessIndia's urban funding revolution for Smart City projects
Smart City projects in India strive to improve urban life by leveraging digital technology, transforming infrastructure, public transport, and utilities.
23 Jan 2025
TikTokTikTok faces legal battle in France over teen suicides
Seven families in France have sued TikTok, claiming the social media platform's inability to curb harmful content resulted in their teenage children's suicides.
18 Jan 2025
Alexei NavalnyRussia sends lawyers who defended Alexei Navalny to jail
Russia has sentenced three lawyers of late opposition leader Alexei Navalny to prison terms for transmitting his messages from prison to the outside world.
15 Jan 2025
Angelina JolieHow fake Brad Pitt got a French TV show canceled
A French TV show was pulled off air after a woman was widely mocked online for being tricked into thinking she was in a relationship with Hollywood actor Brad Pitt.
15 Jan 2025
DrakeDrake drops Spotify-UMG lawsuit over Kendrick Lamar streams
Canadian rapper Drake has withdrawn his legal petition against music streaming giant Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG).
11 Jan 2025
Narendra ModiModi to attend AI Action Summit in France: Key takeaways
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the Artificial Intelligence (AI) Action Summit, which will be held in France on February 10 and 11.
08 Jan 2025
BrexitFrance warns Trump against threatening EU's 'sovereign borders'
France has issued a stern warning to United States President-elect Donald Trump over threats to the European Union's "sovereign borders."
25 Dec 2024
AsiaGlobal recession in 2025? Rising inflation, geopolitics fuel economic uncertainty
As 2025 nears, worries of a possible global recession are growing louder. This is because a few major economies are showing evident signs of stress.
21 Dec 2024
New DelhiWhat's dinga dinga, virus causing Ugandan women to 'dance' uncontrollably
A mysterious disease called "Dinga Dinga" has emerged in Uganda's Bundibugyo district, predominantly impacting women and girls.
21 Dec 2024
AppleWhy Congo has filed complaints against Apple over 'conflict minerals'
The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) has filed legal complaints against Apple's subsidiaries in France and Belgium.
20 Dec 2024
Paris70,000-member Telegram groups 'on how to rape women' uncovered
A new German investigation has revealed the presence of disturbing chat groups on the messaging platform Telegram.
19 Dec 2024
WorldFrenchman who raped, let others rape wife for decade, convicted
A French court has convicted Dominique Pelicot of aggravated rape in a weeks-long mass rape trial that has shocked France and appalled the world.
18 Dec 2024
AppleCongo sues Apple in France, Belgium for using 'conflict minerals'
The Democratic Republic of Congo has filed lawsuits against Apple's subsidiaries in France and Belgium.
16 Dec 2024
EuropeEurope's €10.6B Iris² satellite network to rival Musk's Starlink megaconstellation
In a major boost to its space ambitions, Europe has signed a €10.6 billion contract to develop the Iris² satellite network.
16 Dec 2024
Indian OceanCyclone Chido devastates France's Mayotte, casualties could be in thousands
Cyclone Chido has devastated Mayotte, a French territory in the Indian Ocean. The cyclone is the strongest to strike the region in nearly a century.
15 Dec 2024
CycloneCyclone Chido kills 11 in France's Mayotte; 1.7M at risk
Cyclone Chido has slammed the French Indian Ocean archipelago of Mayotte, killing at least 11 people.
15 Dec 2024
BarcelonaMango clothing chain founder dies after falling 100m from cliff
Spanish clothing retailer Mango's founder, Isak Andic, has died in a mountain accident near Barcelona.
14 Dec 2024
MoscowWhat next for ousted Syrian President Assad and his family
Bashar al-Assad's presidency in Syria ended on Sunday, bringing an end to the Assad family's rule of over half a century.
13 Dec 2024
Emmanuel MacronFrance's President Macron appoints Francois Bayrou as new prime minister
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Francois Bayrou as the country's new prime minister.
05 Dec 2024
Emmanuel MacronWhy French PM was ousted after just 91 days
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier was on Wednesday ousted from office after a historic no-confidence vote by lawmakers.
05 Dec 2024
Emmanuel MacronFrench PM Michel Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote: What next
French Prime Minister Michel Barnier has been ousted from office after a no-confidence vote in the National Assembly.
03 Dec 2024
Emmanuel MacronFrench government on brink of collapse—What this means for Macron
The French government, led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier, is on the verge of collapse after no-confidence motions were filed by both left and far-right opposition parties.
01 Dec 2024
Afghanistan'Actually...a complex figure': Jaishankar criticizes oversimplified portrayals about Tipu Sultan
External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar attended the launch of Vikram Sampath's book, Tipu Sultan: The Saga of the Mysore Interregnum, in New Delhi on Saturday.
29 Nov 2024
ChinaFrance, Germany, Sweden urge EU to ditch Chinese EV batteries
France, Germany, and Sweden have jointly called on the new European Commission to make Europe self-sufficient in battery production.
28 Nov 2024
IsraelIsrael strikes Hezbollah facility in Lebanon a day after ceasefire
The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) said it opened fire on suspects moving toward southern Lebanon on Thursday, accusing Hezbollah of violating a newly established ceasefire agreement.
28 Nov 2024
HamasHezbollah claims victory after Israel-Lebanon ceasefire, vows to keep fighting
The Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah has claimed victory over Israel after a ceasefire deal ended over 14 months of conflict.
27 Nov 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIndia welcomes Israel, Lebanon's ceasefire agreement
India has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the United States.
27 Nov 2024
IsraelExplained: Israel, Hezbollah reach ceasefire deal for Lebanon
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a United States-brokered ceasefire deal in Lebanon, starting Wednesday.
26 Nov 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuExplained: What's in the ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah
The Israeli war cabinet will vote on a possible ceasefire deal with Hezbollah after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu approved the deal in "principle."
25 Nov 2024
AfricaHome is the most dangerous place for women: UN report
A joint report by UN Women and the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) has revealed shocking statistics about global femicide.
25 Nov 2024
ArgentinaInternational Emmy Awards 2024: When, where to watch
The 52nd edition of the International Emmy Awards will be held on Monday (November 25, 2024).
25 Nov 2024
AmazonWhy Amazon workers will go on strike this Black Friday
Thousands of Amazon workers in over 20 countries are gearing up to strike or protest on Black Friday.
25 Nov 2024
MoonWe finally know what's inside Moon's inner core
A team of researchers from the French National Centre for Scientific Research, led by astronomer Arthur Briaud, has made a major discovery about the Moon's inner core.
23 Nov 2024
IrelandNetanyahu faces arrest if he visits UK, says Starmer's office
The United Kingdom government has said that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu could be arrested if he visits the UK.
22 Nov 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuWhat is 'Dreyfus trial,' making headlines after Netanyahu's arrest warrant
Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu slammed the International Criminal Court (ICC) after it issued an arrest warrant against him for alleged war crimes.
21 Nov 2024
FacebookAustralia proposes banning children under 16 from social media: Why
The Australian government has introduced a bill to ban kids under 16 from using social media platforms like X, TikTok, Facebook, and Instagram.
16 Nov 2024
South KoreaHyundai delivers final vacuum vessel for world's largest fusion project
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), which is being built in France, has received its final vacuum vessel sector.
