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G7 dedicating sessions to discuss long-term reopening of Hormuz: Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that the Group of Seven (G7) leaders will dedicate their Monday sessions to discussing the long-term reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump threatens to impose 100% tariff on French wines
US President Donald Trump has threatened to impose a 100% tariff on French wines if France does not remove its digital tax on American tech giants.
G7 Summit: Thousands march against world leaders in Geneva
Thousands of protesters took to the streets in Geneva ahead of the Group of Seven (G7) summit from June 15-17 in France on Sunday (local time).
PM Modi arrives in Slovakia on historic visit
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has arrived in Bratislava, Slovakia, on a historic visit. This is the first time an Indian prime minister has visited the Central European country since its independence in 1993.
Macron shares Modi's France tour video with 'Dhurandhar' track
French President Emmanuel Macron added a Bollywood twist to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to Nice on Sunday.
US-Iran peace deal: What it's all about
The United States and Iran have reached a peace deal to end military actions on all fronts. The agreement was first announced by Pakistan, the mediator in the talks. It has been confirmed by both Washington and Tehran.
India, France can tackle global challenges together: PM Modi
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the Bharat Innovates event in Nice, France. He spoke about India and France's joint efforts to tackle global challenges.
UK intercepts Russian oil tanker in English Channel
British forces have successfully intercepted a Russian "shadow fleet" oil tanker in the English Channel.
Trump to meet Modi on sidelines of G7 summit
United States President Donald Trump will meet Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the G7 Summit in France next week, senior White House officials confirmed on Saturday.
PM Modi embarks on 6-day visit to France, Slovakia
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has embarked on a visit to France and Slovakia. The trip is aimed at strengthening bilateral ties and reviewing progress with the leadership of both countries.
From Paul the Octopus to AI: Chatbots predicting FIFA winners
As the excitement builds for the 2026 FIFA World Cup, fans are turning to artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots to predict potential winners.
India-US leaders to attend West Asia-specific meet at G7 Summit
India and US leaders will be present along with leaders from Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE for a West Asia-specific meet at the G7 summit next week, French diplomatic sources said, according to ANI.
Final Air India crash report delayed
The final report on the Air India Boeing 787 crash, which killed 260 people in June last year, is likely to be delayed beyond its one-year deadline.
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.