France: News
France gears up for largest child abuse trial
France is preparing for its biggest-ever child abuse trial, set to begin in Brittany this month.
Musk'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.
Congo: 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.
India'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.
TikTok 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.
Russia 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.
How 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.
Drake 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Canadian rapper Drake has withdrawn his legal petition against music streaming giant Spotify and Universal Music Group (UMG).
Modi 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.
France 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."
Global 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.
What'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.
Why 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.
70,000-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.
Frenchman 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.
Congo 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.
Europe'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.
Cyclone 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.
Cyclone 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.
Mango 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.
What 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.
France'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.
Why 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.
French 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.
French 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.
'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.
France, 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.
Israel 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.
Hezbollah 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.
India welcomes Israel, Lebanon's ceasefire agreement
India has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon, brokered by the United States.
Explained: Israel, Hezbollah reach ceasefire deal for Lebanon
Israel and Hezbollah have agreed to a United States-brokered ceasefire deal in Lebanon, starting Wednesday.
Explained: 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."
Home 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.
International Emmy Awards 2024: When, where to watch
The 52nd edition of the International Emmy Awards will be held on Monday (November 25, 2024).
Why 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.
We 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.
Netanyahu 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.
What 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.
Australia 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.
Hyundai 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.