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9 nuclear powers spent record $119B on weapons in 2025
The world's nine nuclear-armed states spent nearly $119 billion on their arsenals last year, a 19% increase from 2024.
France and Germany won't build a European fighter jet anymore
France and Germany have decided to abandon their joint fighter jet project, the Future Combat Air System (FCAS), due to persistent disagreements between the companies involved.
Who's Sriram Krishnan? Trump's Indian-origin AI adviser leaving White House
Sriram Krishnan, a prominent Indian-American tech executive and venture capitalist, has announced his decision to step down from his role as the Senior White House Policy Advisor on Artificial Intelligence (AI).
EU Parliament drops Google as default search engine for Qwant
In a major move, the European Parliament has replaced Google with French search engine Qwant as its default search tool.
Maurizio Cattelan's $6.2M banana artwork stolen from French museum
A banana that formed the centerpiece of Maurizio Cattelan's $6.2 million artwork Comedian has been stolen from a museum in France.
Are YouTube creators disrupting Hollywood?
In a historic turn of events, two films by YouTube creators have outperformed Hollywood's biggest franchise, Star Wars.
France seizes another Russian-linked oil tanker; Moscow calls it 'illegal'
The French Navy has seized an oil tanker carrying Russian oil in the Atlantic.
Fuel price hike leads to surge in BlaBlaCar users
BlaBlaCar, the world's leading carpooling platform, has seen a massive spike in users amid rising fuel costs.
SoftBank to spend $87B on data centers in France
SoftBank Group has announced its plan to invest as much as €75 billion (nearly $87 billion) in expanding data center capacity in France.
India becomes 3rd-largest market for Schengen visas
India has emerged as the third-largest market for Schengen visas, with 1.15 million applications in 2025.
PM Modi to visit France, Slovakia next month: Report
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will visit France and Slovakia next month, WION reported. The trip comes as India and Europe step up their engagements.
Infamous $100M Louvre heist to get film adaptation
The daring jewelry heist at the Louvre Museum last year, during which thieves escaped with valuables worth nearly $100 million, is set to be turned into a feature film.
Trump's 'Board of Peace' receives zero cash 4 months post-establishment
The "Board of Peace," an international body set up by United States President Donald Trump to oversee the postwar administration and reconstruction of the Gaza Strip, is facing a financial crisis.
India finalizes ₹3.25 lakh crore proposal for 114 Rafale jets
India has finalized a Letter of Request (LoR) for the procurement of 114 Rafale fighter jets, The Indian Express reported.
Will Aishwarya show up to Cannes 2026?
Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, a regular at the prestigious Cannes Film Festival, is reportedly set to make an appearance at the event's closing ceremony.
Trump to attend G7 where Modi is also expected
United States President Donald Trump will attend the G7 leaders' meeting in France next month, a White House official told Axios.
Anthropic to brief global financial regulators over Mythos AI risks
Anthropic, a leading Silicon Valley AI lab, has agreed to present its findings from the Mythos AI model to global financial regulators, according to Financial Times.
BJP ministers take metro, cancel Cannes after PM's austerity appeal
In the wake of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's call for austerity amid rising economic pressures from the Iran conflict, Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)-ruled states have begun to implement stringent measures.
Prepare for more hantavirus cases: WHO chief tells countries
World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus has urged nations to prepare for more hantavirus cases.
4 overrated places in France you can skip
France is a dream destination for many travelers, but not all its attractions live up to the hype.
Cannes 2026: 'Ashes' to 'Beloved,' films to watch out for
The 79th edition of the Cannes Film Festival is all set to take place from Tuesday, May 12 to May 23, and it promises an exciting lineup of films.
Mira Nair's 'Amri': What role does Priyanka Chopra play?
Mira Nair's upcoming film Amri, inspired by the life and art of iconic Indian artist Amrita Sher-Gil (1913-1941), has released its first look.
Why is the gravitational constant, or big G, so mysterious
For over 225 years, scientists have been trying to measure the gravitational constant, or Big G.
World's largest fusion reactor nears reality, to replicate Sun's energy
The International Thermonuclear Experimental Reactor (ITER), the world's largest nuclear fusion experiment, is nearing completion.
City birds seem to like men more; scientists unsure why
A recent study has revealed that urban birds in Europe seem to prefer men over women.
Trump threatens to impose 25% tariff on EU cars, trucks
US President Donald Trump has announced his intention to increase tariffs on cars and trucks imported from the European Union (EU) by next week.
Priyanka Chopra to have cameo in Mira Nair's 'Amri'
Actor Priyanka Chopra is reportedly set to make a special appearance in the upcoming biopic Amri, based on the life of Hungarian-Indian painter Amrita Sher-Gil.
France picks local provider over Microsoft to host health data
France has opted for Scaleway, a French cloud service provider, to host its Health Data Hub.
These French towns are totally skippable!
France is dotted with beautiful towns, but not all are worth your time.
France lifts transit visa for Indians at its airports
The French Embassy in India has announced that Indian nationals will no longer require an airport transit visa (ATV) when transiting through French airports.
French government data stolen, hacker claims to have 19M records
The French government agency responsible for issuing and managing national IDs, passports, and immigration documents has confirmed a data breach.
Hungary PM-elect halts ICC exit, hints at Netanyahu's arrest
Hungary's Prime Minister-elect Peter Magyar has announced plans to halt the country's withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Why Elon Musk has been summoned by French prosecutors
Elon Musk has been summoned by French prosecutors in Paris.
US rejects France's request to assist probe into Musk's X
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) has declined a request from French law enforcement for assistance in its investigation of Elon Musk's social media platform, X.
Iran threatens to close Hormuz after Trump's blockade insistence
Iran's Parliament Speaker Mohammad-Bagher Ghalibaf has warned United States President Donald Trump against continuing the naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz.
UK, France invite India to join Hormuz security mission: MEA
The United Kingdom and France have invited India to join a joint effort to ensure safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Friday.
Picasso's million-dollar painting sold for just $117
A Picasso painting worth over $1 million has been sold for just €100 ($117).
Oil prices drop as US-Iran dialogue hopes rise
Oil prices have dropped below the $100 per barrel mark, amid hopes of renewed US-Iran dialogue.
India tightens digital payments safety with new BIS guidelines
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) has launched new guidelines to boost the security of India's digital payments system.
'Biggest consumer fraud ever': Telegram CEO slams WhatsApp's encryption claims
A fierce privacy battle has erupted in the messaging world, with tech titans Telegram's Pavel Durov and Elon Musk questioning WhatsApp's encryption claims.