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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.
08 Nov 2024
Donald TrumpWhat is 'Alien Enemies Act' that Trump pledged to invoke
During his campaigning days, United States President elect Donald Trump promised to invoke the Alien Enemies Act of 1798 to carry out "Operation Aurora."
28 Oct 2024
BoeingIndia's defense exports reach $2.6bn: US, France among top buyers
India's defense exports have hit an all-time high of ₹21,083 crore ($2.6 billion) in the fiscal year 2023-24.
27 Oct 2024
United KingdomIndian migrant dies while crossing English Channel to UK
An Indian man, aged about 40, died on Sunday while trying to cross the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom.
26 Oct 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael strikes Iran: How did the West, Arab countries react
The United States and the United Kingdom have urged Iran to refrain from retaliating after Israel's airstrikes on Iranian military targets.
24 Oct 2024
BrazilBRICS: Jaishankar lists 5 points for 'more equitable global order'
External Affairs Minister Dr. S Jaishankar, who is representing India at the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan, Russia, stated that, while production and consumption have steadily diversified, many inequities of the past also continue.
16 Oct 2024
AirbnbAirbnb rolls out network where hosts can hire other hosts
Airbnb has launched a new feature, the Co-Host Network, to make the process of property management easier for hosts.
15 Oct 2024
BMWWhy BMW wants Europe to reverse 2035 petrol car ban
BMW's Chief Executive Officer, Oliver Zipse, has urged European authorities to rethink their proposed ban on new fossil fuel cars by 2035.
11 Oct 2024
Emily in ParisFrench president-Roman mayor fight over 'Emily in Paris.' Here's why
A light-hearted dispute has broken out between French President Emmanuel Macron and Rome's Mayor Roberto Gualtieri over the Netflix series Emily in Paris.
06 Oct 2024
Benjamin Netanyahu'A...disgrace': Netanyahu as Macron calls for arms embargo in Gaza
French President Emmanuel Macron has come under fire from Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu over the former's proposal to stop supplying Israel with weapons for use in Gaza.
04 Oct 2024
AustraliaIsrael-Hezbollah war: How countries are evacuating their citizens from Lebanon
As tensions escalate between Israel and the militant group Hezbollah, nations worldwide are implementing various strategies to evacuate their citizens from Lebanon.
03 Oct 2024
Cannes Film FestivalKamala Harris's husband now accused of slapping ex-girlfriend for flirting
Doug Emhoff, the husband of United States Vice President Kamala Harris, has been accused of physically assaulting his former girlfriend at a high-profile gala in 2012.
30 Sep 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuFresh Israeli strikes kill 105 in Lebanon: All to know
Israel intensified its strikes on Hezbollah positions in Lebanon on Sunday, resulting in over 100 deaths in a single day.
28 Sep 2024
CybercrimesFrench news agency AFP hit by cyberattack, delivery systems affected
Agence France-Presse (AFP), a big player in global news, has confirmed it was hit by a cyberattack on Friday. This attack affected some of its news delivery systems.
27 Sep 2024
BrazilUK PM Starmer backs India's bid for permanent UNSC seat
United Kingdom Prime Minister Keir Starmer has expressed his support for India's bid to secure a permanent seat on the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
26 Sep 2024
Benjamin NetanyahuIsrael rejects call for 21-day ceasefire with Hezbollah
Israel's Foreign Minister Israel Katz rejected proposals for a cease-fire with Hezbollah on Thursday, after calls from the United States and France for a 21-day pause in warfare.
26 Sep 2024
Antonio GuterresIsrael hints at Lebanon ground invasion to 'decisively destroy' Hezbollah
The Israeli military is reportedly preparing for a possible ground operation in Lebanon, aiming to "decisively destroy" Hezbollah's infrastructure.
25 Sep 2024
HamasHezbollah fires missile at Tel Aviv area, including Mossad HQ
In a significant escalation of tensions, Hezbollah fired a ballistic missile at Tel Aviv early Wednesday.
23 Sep 2024
Aamir KhanOscars: Why 'Laapataa Ladies' was picked over 'All We Imagine...'
The Film Federation of India (FFI) recently announced Kiran Rao's Laapataa Ladies as India's official entry for the 97th Academy Awards in the Best International Feature Film category.
22 Sep 2024
Emmanuel Macron'Nuclear submarines, jet engines...': France's big offer to India
The Emmanuel Macron government is prepared to discuss and support the construction of nuclear attack submarines, the complete transfer of technology for 110 kilo-Newton thrust aircraft engines, and fully capable underwater drones to India.
18 Sep 2024
Academy AwardsWhy France chose India's 'All We Imagine...' for Oscars
Payal Kapadia's film All We Imagine as Light, which won the Grand Prix at the Cannes Film Festival, has found itself in a unique position.
15 Sep 2024
Czech Republic3 Americans arrested over alleged plot to assassinate Venezuelan president
Three United States citizens have been arrested by the Venezuelan government on suspicion of planning to assassinate President Nicolas Maduro and destabilize the country.
11 Sep 2024
Emily in ParisFrench First Lady to make cameo in 'Emily in Paris'
Brigitte Macron, the First Lady of France, is set to make a cameo appearance in the popular Netflix series Emily in Paris, headlined by Lily Collins.
09 Sep 2024
Rana DaggubatiRana Daggubati brings Cannes winner 'All We Imagine...' to India
Spirit Media, a company founded by Baahubali actor Rana Daggubati, has secured the Indian distribution rights for Payal Kapadia's Cannes award-winning film All We Imagine as Light, reported Variety.
05 Sep 2024
Emmanuel MacronMacron appoints ex-Brexit negotiator Michel Barnier as French PM
French President Emmanuel Macron has appointed Michel Barnier, the European Union's former Brexit negotiator, as his new prime minister.
03 Sep 2024
TelegramRussian minister blames Telegram's liberal content policies for Durov's arrest
Pavel Durov, the CEO of popular messaging platform Telegram, has been criticized by Russia's Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov for his liberal content moderation policies.
28 Aug 2024
Adivi SeshAdivi Sesh-Emraan Hashmi's 'G2' goes big, secures huge ₹100cr budget
Adivi Sesh and Emraan Hashmi are all set to star in the upcoming espionage thriller G2.
28 Aug 2024
COVID-19What is Australia's 'right to disconnect' from bosses' calls, texts
Australia has enacted a new law granting employees the "right to disconnect" from work-related communications outside their regular working hours.
27 Aug 2024
DubaiMeet Juli Vavilova, 'crypto coach' linked to Telegram CEO's arrest
Pavel Durov, the CEO of popular messaging app Telegram, was arrested in France last week.
27 Aug 2024
TelegramUS behind Telegram CEO Pavel Durov's arrest, says Russian lawmaker
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder and CEO of messaging platform Telegram, was arrested in France over the weekend.
26 Aug 2024
AustraliaAustralia enforces 'right to disconnect' law for employees
Australia has enacted a new law, known as the "right to disconnect," that allows employees to ignore work-related communications during their personal time.
16 Aug 2024
Bill GatesFormer employees claim Bill Gates behaved like 'absolute monarch'
Bill Gates, the billionaire co-founder of Microsoft and philanthropist, has been accused of creating a culture of fear within his mega-charity organization.
14 Aug 2024
Olympics2024 Paris Olympics: Over 140 cyberattacks target government, telecom networks
The 2024 Paris Olympics has been the target of over 140 cyberattacks, as reported by French authorities.
13 Aug 2024
United States of AmericaPreparing for Iran attack on Israel likely this week: US
The United States must be ready for potential "significant" attacks on Israel this week, White House National Security Communications Advisor John Kirby said on Monday (local time), as tensions in the Middle East remain high.
12 Aug 2024
Ariana GrandeWatch: Tom Cruise closes Paris Olympics with jaw-dropping stunts
The closing ceremony of the Paris Olympics 2024 was elevated to new heights with Hollywood star Tom Cruise performing a series of breathtaking stunts.
10 Aug 2024
ParisRapper Travis Scott released from Paris jail; no charges filed
American rapper Travis Scott has been released from a Paris jail following an alleged altercation with his bodyguard at a high-end hotel.
10 Aug 2024
Eiffel TowerWhat Olympic medals are really made of
Organizers of the 2024 Paris Olympics have offered a new medal to skateboarder Nyjah Huston after he called out the quality of his prize in an Instagram post.
09 Aug 2024
LifestyleMake French ratatouille layered bake dish with this recipe
Ratatouille is a classic dish from Provence, France, known for its vibrant colors and rich flavors. Traditionally, it's a stewed vegetable dish.
09 Aug 2024
Billie EilishParis Olympics: Closing ceremony to feature Billie Eilish, Snoop Dogg
The 2024 Paris Olympics is set to conclude in a grand fashion with a star-studded closing ceremony on Sunday.
04 Aug 2024
BeijingWhy green flag is not allowed in Olympics
A tense situation arose at the 2024 Paris Olympics on Saturday as security removed a fan brandishing a green banner that read "Go Taiwan" from the badminton venue.
31 Jul 2024
Emmanuel MacronNetizens lose it over French President Macron, minister's 'embarrassing' kiss
French President Emmanuel Macron is currently under scrutiny following an intimate kiss with his sports minister, Amelie Oudea-Castera.
