France: News
19 Oct 2017
Emmanuel MacronFrance might soon criminalize street harassment and catcalling
France might soon have a law to punish men on the spot for street harassment including catcalling.
10 Oct 2017
Catalania IndependenceFrench minister: Catalonia will lose EU membership with independence
Both Madrid and the Catalan authorities have been raising the stakes in the matter of Catalonia's independence from Spain.
20 Sep 2017
Emmanuel MacronUNGA session: Is Macron pitting himself as 'anti-Trump?'
US President Donald Trump and French President Emmanuel Macron delivered their first speeches in the UN General Assembly, during its 72nd annual session.
14 Sep 2017
ParisParis awarded 2024 Olympics; Los Angeles to host 2028 Games
On Wednesday, Paris and Los Angeles were named as the host cities for the 2024 and 2028 Olympics respectively.
13 Sep 2017
Emmanuel MacronLabor union protests: Macron faces his first major political challenge
French President Emmanuel Macron's approval ratings have significantly dipped in the past four months since he's come to power.
30 Aug 2017
Emmanuel MacronFighting Islamic terror is France's top priority: French President Macron
Delivering a key foreign policy address on Tuesday, President Emmanuel Macron said fighting Islamist terrorism is France's top priority.
21 Aug 2017
BMWFrance: One killed as van rams into bus-stops in Marseille
A van crashed into two bus stops in France's Marseille this morning, killing one and seriously injuring another.
12 Aug 2017
EuropeEggs scandal that is rocking 16 European countries
The European Commission said 15 EU countries, Hong Kong and Switzerland have received eggs contaminated with the insecticide fipronil.
07 Aug 2017
WorldExploding whipped-cream dispenser fractures woman's skull; court awards €1.1mn payout
A French court has awarded Elimie Lada -a victim of an exploding whipped cream canister- a damage payout of €1.1 million in the case.
20 Jul 2017
IndiaSoft power rankings: France is number one! India misses out
US, the reigning soft power king of the world for many years, has lost the spot to France according to new soft power rankings.
14 Jul 2017
Emmanuel MacronTrump hints at Paris climate change rethink during France visit
President Donald Trump hinted to his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron that the US could shift its position on the Paris climate change accord but failed to elaborate.
14 Jul 2017
CyclingWhat helps a Tour de France cyclist last 23 days
Ever wondered how a Tour de France cyclist manages to cover a whopping 3,519 kms across 21 stages in just 23 days. Of course, mental determination, fitness and practice are all essential but you cannot ignore the role of a calorie-packed diet.
13 Jul 2017
GoogleGoogle wins case against France, no more $1.26bn tax liability
Google has won a legal case against France that has removed a possible tax liability of 1.1bn euros ($1.26bn) from its head.
04 Jul 2017
Emmanuel MacronMacron proposes to slash number of Parliamentarians by a third
Addressing newly elected Parliamentarians at the Versailles Palace, French President Emmanuel Macron proposed to cut down the number of MPs by a third of the current number.
03 Jul 2017
ParisFrance: Gunmen open fire outside mosque, eight injured
Two gunmen opened fire outside a mosque in Avignon in southern France, injuring eight people. There are no reports of deaths.
01 Jul 2017
IndiaReliance Jio launches 25,000km-long submarine cable system
Reliance Jio Infocomm has unveiled the Asia-Africa-Europe (AAE-1) submarine cable system, comprising telecommunication and internet cables on seabed that carry signals across the oceans.
19 Jun 2017
Emmanuel MacronFrench Parliamentary Elections: President Macron's party wins
French President Emmanuel Macron emerged strong in France's Parliamentary elections, with his Republic on the Move (LREM) securing a commanding majority in the Parliament.
18 Jun 2017
Emmanuel MacronFrance launches tech visa to become "country of unicorns"
In a bid to become "country of unicorns", France launched a new technology visa to attract foreign talent.
12 Jun 2017
Emmanuel MacronFrench president Macron's party set for decisive parliamentary majority
French President Emmanuel Macron's centrist La Republique en Marche (Republic on the Move) party and its ally MoDem are projected to win 445 out of 557 seats in the National Assembly.
10 Jun 2017
IndiaSustainability initiatives: France extends 3.5 million Euros to Indian cities
In a bid to curb emissions and support sustainable initiatives in India, EU and France extended 3.5 million euros to India under the 'Mobilize Your City' (MYC) initiative.
10 Jun 2017
LondonHow a failed payment saved countless lives in London attack
British police said the London Bridge knife attack's intensity could've been far worse if not for a failed payment.
07 Jun 2017
ParisParis- Police shoot man who attacked cops with hammer
A man attacked police officers outside Paris' Notre Dame cathedral with a hammer on June 6 while calling out "this is for Syria".
04 Jun 2017
IndiaFrance visit: Modi, Macron pledge to fight climate change, terrorism
Wrapping up his four-nation Euro-trip with a visit to France, PM Modi and French Prime Minister, Emmanuel Macron pledged to fight climate change and terrorism.
11 May 2017
Marine Le PenFrench lawmaker Marion Marechal-Le Pen takes a break from politics
Defeated French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen's niece, Marion Marechal-Le Pen, has decided to take a break from politics three days after her aunt's defeat.
10 May 2017
Emmanuel MacronMacron quest for EU reforms could irk member countries
France's newly elected president Emmanuel Macron is known to have a pro-European Union stance.
08 May 2017
Emmanuel MacronWho is the French President Emmanuel Macron?
Emmanuel Macron is politically centrist, former investment banker who has now been elected as France's president.
08 May 2017
Emmanuel MacronFrench elections 2017: Macron secures decisive victory over Le Pen
As results came in on France's nail biting Presidential race, centrist candidate Emmanuel Macron emerged winner in round two, securing a decisive victory over his far right opponent Marine Le Pen, gathering 65.8% votes, becoming France's youngest President.
07 May 2017
Health & WellnessFrance bans thin fashion models to promote body positivity
Traditionally fashion models have always been shown as impeccable, without any blemishes, sporting a waif-like figure on the ramp or in print campaigns, setting impossible standards.
06 May 2017
Emmanuel MacronFrench candidate Macron's campaign claims 'massive hack' ahead of elections
French presidential candidate Emmanuel Macron's campaign said it has been the victim of a "massive hacking attack" that leaked campaign emails online.
30 Mar 2017
DNANanocar Race: Molecular vehicles race on a nano-sized racecourse
Scientists are gearing up for the world's first Nanocar race in France.
14 Mar 2017
BelgiumEuropean Court allows employers to ban headscarves
In a landmark-ruling overseeing 2 cases of alleged employee discrimination, the European Court of Justice has ruled that companies are allowed to have rules prohibiting the display of religious symbols.
09 Feb 2017
WorldExplosion at a nuclear power station, France
An explosion at a nuclear power station in northwestern France left five injured but according to regional authorities, there are no nuclear risks.
08 Feb 2017
WorldFormer French president Nicolas Sarkozy to stand trial
Ex-French President Nicolas Sarkozy will face trial over the alleged illegal financing during his unsuccessful 2012 re-election campaign.
07 Feb 2017
Donald TrumpLe Penn vows to put France first
Kicking off her presidential election campaign in France, far-right leader Marine Le Pen vowed to put France first in all her policies.
17 Oct 2016
Indian GovernmentThousands in Paris oppose same-sex marriage
Six months prior to the presidential election in France, its capital Paris witnessed scores of people demonstrating against same-sex marriage.
14 Oct 2016
HIVFrance opens 'safe-injection' rooms for addicts
France has opened a 'safe-injection' room for drug addicts. The room will stay open for a trial period of six years.
30 Aug 2016
MuslimsFrench restaurant refuses to serve hijab wearing Muslim women
A Michelin listed French restaurant has been accused of Islamophobia after allegedly refusing to serve 2 Muslim customers, arguing "All Muslims are terrorists", on Saturday.
