France: News
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.
28 Jul 2024
ParisParis Olympics opening ceremony 'not meant to mock': Artistic director
Thomas Jolly, the artistic director of the Paris Olympics opening ceremony, has refuted claims that the event was intended to mock Christianity or promote "wokeism."
27 Jul 2024
Britney SpearsWhy netizens are branding Paris Olympics opening 'worst-ever': A breakdown
Many had hopes that the Opening Ceremony of the Paris Olympics would be spectacular, considering that France had spent an estimated $8.9 billion for the games.
25 Jul 2024
Olympics'Bonjour' essential for positive French interactions, experts advise
As millions of tourists gear up to visit Paris for the Olympics, experts have highlighted the importance of starting all interactions with "bonjour," the French word for hello.
21 Jul 2024
AirbusAirbus assessing 8 Indian sites for H125 helicopter assembly line
Airbus, the renowned French aircraft manufacturer, is currently evaluating eight potential locations in India, to establish its final assembly line (FAL) for H125 helicopters.
17 Jul 2024
Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF)India's elite dog squad deployed for security at Paris Olympics
In a first, India's elite "K-9" dog squad from multiple security forces will be deployed to enhance security at the Paris Olympics.
16 Jul 2024
NVIDIAWhy NVIDIA is facing antitrust investigation in France
NVIDIA is currently under investigation by French authorities for alleged anti-competitive practices.
15 Jul 2024
Eiffel TowerParis sets stage for eco-friendly Olympics with sustainable infrastructure
Paris is preparing to host the most environmentally friendly Olympics to date, repurposing its famous landmarks into temporary sports venues.
15 Jul 2024
BTSBTS's Jin makes history as Paris Olympics torchbearer, shares message
Jin, a globally recognized member of the South Korean boy band BTS, recently served as a torchbearer for the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics.
12 Jul 2024
BelgiumStudy links lithium-ion batteries to rising air and water pollution
A study published in Nature Communications has identified lithium-ion batteries, a key component of clean energy infrastructure, as an increasing source of per- and polyfluoroalkyl (PFAS) pollution.
10 Jul 2024
ChinaNuclear fusion breakthrough? China's 'artificial sun' generates magnetic field
China's nuclear fusion energy quest has marked a significant milestone as its "artificial sun" reactor, Huanliu-3 (HL-3), generated a magnetic field for the first time.
09 Jul 2024
Elton JohnElton John caught publicly 'peeing in plastic bottle' while shopping!
British pop icon Sir Elton John reportedly found himself in an unusual predicament while shopping for shoes in Nice, a city in France.
07 Jul 2024
CyclingCyclist penalized for halting Tour de France to kiss wife
French cyclist Julien Bernard was fined after he paused during a stage of the Tour de France to kiss his wife.
04 Jul 2024
WorldLegendary sword, jammed in stone for 1,300 years, has disappeared
The Durandal sword, an ancient weapon renowned for its indestructibility and sharpness, has mysteriously disappeared from its location in a French town.
03 Jul 2024
BTSParis Olympics: BTS's Jin confirmed as one of 11,000 torchbearers
BigHit Music has officially announced that BTS's Jin will be a torchbearer for the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics.
03 Jul 2024
Emmanuel MacronHow 200+ withdrawn candidatures may block far-right in French elections
In an unprecedented move, over 200 candidates have withdrawn from the second round of France's parliamentary elections to prevent the far-right National Rally (RN) from gaining power.
03 Jul 2024
Donald TrumpBiden quips he 'almost fell asleep' during debate with Trump
United States President Joe Biden on Tuesday acknowledged his subpar performance at the first presidential debate with Donald Trump, attributing it to exhaustion from extensive travel.
26 Jun 2024
Katy PerryKaty Perry turns heads with surprise song lyrics on dress!
Pop sensation Katy Perry has creatively previewed her forthcoming single Woman's World by printing the song's lyrics on a 500-foot train of her dress!
21 Jun 2024
Emmanuel MacronAntisemitism outcry in France over 12-year-old Jewish girl's alleged rape
An alleged rape of a 12-year-old Jewish girl by two boys has sparked outrage across France and pushed antisemitism to the center of the country's parliamentary election campaign.
Modi, Macron agree to intensify strategic defense cooperation
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron have agreed to strengthen strategic defense cooperation, with a particular emphasis on the "Make in India" initiative.
12 Jun 2024
InstagramLegendary French singer Françoise Hardy (80) dies after cancer battle
Françoise Hardy, a French singer, actor, and model who captivated audiences worldwide in the 1960s, is no more. She was 80.
11 Jun 2024
K-PopK-pop band SEVENTEEN earns UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador title
In a landmark development, the popular K-pop group SEVENTEEN has been named UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadors for Youth.
10 Jun 2024
Artificial Intelligence and Machine LearningFrench AI music video 'Étoile Filante' booed at Annecy Festival
The Annecy Animation Festival in France began with an unexpected audience reaction.
10 Jun 2024
LifestyleCentenarian US couple, 100 and 96, marry in French town
In a heartwarming celebration of love, Harold Terens, a 100-year-old World War II veteran, and his 96-year-old bride, Jeanne Swerlin, exchanged vows in the historic town of Carentan, Normandy.
05 Jun 2024
Cannes Film FestivalDemi Moore, Joe Jonas fuel dating rumors after lunch date
Acclaimed actor Demi Moore (61) and popular singer Joe Jonas (34) have reportedly formed a new "friendship."
05 Jun 2024
South KoreaBucheon Film Festival unveils first-ever competition for AI-generated films
South Korea's Bucheon International Fantastic Film Festival (BiFan) has launched an AI Film competition featuring 15 titles.
26 May 2024
Cannes Film Festival'All We Imagine...', 'Sunflowers...': India's accomplishments at 77th Cannes
The recently concluded 77th Cannes Film Festival turned out to be a significant platform for India, giving the country a chance to showcase its cinematic excellence and creative talent.
26 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes: Guard accused of harassing Kelly Rowland, Massiel Taveras, YoonA
Amid the celebratory atmosphere of the 77th Cannes Film Festival's conclusion on Saturday, the event faced a somber cloud of racism allegations involving a security guard.
26 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes: Payal Kapadia scripts history with Grand Prix win
In a historic moment at the recently concluded 77th Cannes Film Festival, Payal Kapadia's All We Imagine As Light won the prestigious Grand Prix, the second-highest award of the festival.
25 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes: Preity Zinta's saree glamour lights up the red carpet
Bollywood actor Preity Zinta made a striking appearance at the 77th Cannes Film Festival, donning a pink saree designed by Seema Gujral.
25 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes: Michel Hazanavicius's 'Most Precious of Cargoes' receives 10-minute ovation
Michel Hazanavicius, the acclaimed director of The Artist, made a triumphant return to the Cannes Film Festival with his latest animated fairy tale feature, The Most Precious of Cargoes.
22 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalKelly Rowland's heated moment, fashion A-game: Cannes Day 8 highlights
The 77th Cannes Film Festival, currently in progress, witnessed a spectacular display of fashion on its eighth day.
21 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes Day 7: 'The Apprentice' courts controversy; Studio Ghibli shines
The seventh day of the 77th Cannes Film Festival was marked by significant events.
18 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalEmma-Yorgos's 'Kind of Kindness' receives glowing standing ovation at Cannes
Reuniting after their successful collaboration on Poor Things (2023), Oscar-winning actor Emma Stone and director Yorgos Lanthimos joined forces once again for Kinds of Kindness.
18 May 2024
Aishwarya Rai BachchanCannes: Aishwarya Rai Bachchan wows in show-stopping Falguni Shane Peacock
Bollywood actor and global icon, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan, is creating waves at the ongoing 77th Cannes Film Festival.
18 May 2024
Cannes Film FestivalCannes: Nicolas Cage's 'The Surfer' earns a six-minute standing ovation
Nicolas Cage's latest psychological thriller, The Surfer, received a six-minute standing ovation during a midnight screening at the ongoing Cannes Film Festival on Friday night.
17 May 2024
Aishwarya Rai BachchanDay 3 at Cannes: Aishwarya Rai stuns; 'Megalopolis,' 'Bird' premiere
The third day of the 77th Cannes Film Festival (May 16, 2024) was a star-studded event with numerous Hollywood and Bollywood celebrities in attendance.
16 May 2024
Aishwarya Rai BachchanDespite injury, Aishwarya Rai Bachchan departs for Cannes 2024
Cannes Film Festival regular Aishwarya Rai Bachchan was spotted at Mumbai airport on Wednesday night, heading for the French Riviera.
15 May 2024
Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah'Taarak Mehta...' actor Deepti Sadhwani stuns in orange at Cannes
Deepti Sadhwani, celebrated for her performance in the popular TV series Taarak Mehta Ka Ooltah Chashmah, made a dazzling debut at the 77th Cannes Film Festival on Tuesday.
