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‘Block Everything’ protest: Over 200 arrested after citizens clash with police ahead of new French PM’s inauguration

The protest comes under a long lines of movements at have sporadically rocked Macron’s leadership in France. The movement, which…

September 10, 2025 15:49 IST

Who is Sebastein Lecornu, France fifth prime minister in two years

Who is Sebastein Lecornu, France’s fifth PM in two years?

A former conservative who joined Macron’s centrist movement in 2017, Lecornu has experience working on several key posts, including defence,…

Updated: September 10, 2025 12:33 IST

Macron picks Defence Minister Sebastien Lecornu as France’s fifth PM in two years

The choice of Lecornu, 39, indicates Macron’s determination to press on with a minority government that will not rip up…

Updated: September 10, 2025 07:37 IST

The White Lotus season 4 Grand-Hotel du Cap-Ferrat hotel

The White Lotus S4 to be filmed in this French hotel; A night here costs more than a fresher’s annual income

A property rich in history and luxury, the hotel has hosted everyone from Pablo Picasso, who once doodled in its…

September 8, 2025 14:46 IST

France arrests 47-year-old Moroccan man for lighting cigarette on eternal flame at tomb of unknown soldier

A 47-year-old Moroccan man was arrested in Paris for lighting a cigarette using the Eternal Flame at the Tomb of…

August 6, 2025 19:24 IST

Trump and Netanyahu signal exit from Gaza ceasefire talks: ‘I think they want to die’

Trump said he believed Hamas leaders would now be “hunted down”, telling reporters at the White House: “Hamas didn’t want…

July 25, 2025 23:11 IST

France President's wife Brigitte Macron to 'scientifically prove' she is a woman in US court

Macron breaks ranks with the West to stand for Palestine – What changed?

As images of starving children and skeletal adults make headlines across Europe, Macron seems to believe the time for action…

July 25, 2025 09:57 IST

Candace Owens responds to defamation lawsuit, ‘I won’t be silenced’ after claiming Brigitte Macron is a man

Despite the legal threat, Owens remained defiant. “I am fully prepared to take on this battle,” she said. “On behalf…

Updated: July 24, 2025 17:32 IST

25 countries issue a joint statement saying the war in Gaza ‘must end now’

The signatories included the foreign ministers of about 20 European countries as well as Canada, Australia and New Zealand, and…

July 21, 2025 20:37 IST

Iran to resume nuclear negotiations with France, UK, Germany; diplomats set to meet in Istanbul

The recent weeks leading up to the revival of the talks witnessed a sharp escalation in tensions between Israel and…

Updated: July 21, 2025 19:23 IST

France’s Emmanuel Macron calls tariffs imposed by powerful countries a form of ‘blackmail’

His comments during a speech at the International Conference on Financing for Development in Seville, Spain, came with the European…

Updated: July 1, 2025 09:12 IST

Paris unrest, PSG win, Hundreds arrested in France, two killed

France Unrest: What led to violent clashes in Paris? Are PSG fans to blame?

Paris police reported that multiple stores were looted during the unrest, including a Foot Locker close to the Champs-Elysees.

June 2, 2025 07:18 IST

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Two dead, over 500 arrested as PSG’s Champions League win leads to chaotic celebrations across France

Security forces had braced for potential unrest, deploying 5,400 officers across key locations in Paris and its suburbs.

June 1, 2025 19:06 IST

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France to ban smoking at beaches, parks and outside schools – Why the ban and what are the exceptions?

Violators of the new rule could face fines of up to Rs 13,000.

May 30, 2025 14:36 IST

Interpol issues first-ever silver notice to track former French Embassy officer Shubham Shokeen’s assets

The Silver notice is a colour-coded notice introduced by the Interpol in January this year to track the movement of…

May 28, 2025 10:40 IST

Cannes 2025: When and where to watch, Indian highlights to look out for and more

Indian highlights to watch out for at the 78th Cannes Film Festival in India, as beloved red carpet veterans return…

May 11, 2025 14:50 IST

The spectre of ultra-rights and neo-fascism is haunting Europe now. (Image Source: Reuters)

A fraught moment in French politics

With the Le Pen verdict, France may soon enter an uncharted territory where far-right political bodies not only gain popularity…

April 22, 2025 22:44 IST

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French far-right leader Marine Le Pen convicted in EU funds embezzlement case, faces ban on running for presidency

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen faces a five-year ban from office and a jail sentence for embezzling EU funds.…

March 31, 2025 17:54 IST

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Swiggy to sell Rapido stake for Rs 2,400 crore

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Swiggy, a major food and grocery delivery company, is selling its 12% stake in ride-hailing platform Rapido to existing investors Prosus and Westbridge Capital for a total of Rs 2,399.49 crore. This will result in an over 2.5X return for Swiggy, which had invested Rs 950 crore in Rapido in 2022. The deal is subject to approvals from the CCI and Swiggy’s shareholders. The company

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