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  • India's biggest fighter jet deal: 114 Rafales F4s for Rs 3.25 lakh crore and why New Delhi sees it as a game changer

    India's biggest fighter jet deal: 114 Rafales F4s for Rs 3.25 lakh crore and why New Delhi sees it as a game changer

    If executed as planned, the deal will not only address the Indian Air Force’s urgent need for new fighters but also anchor India as a major global production, maintenance and upgrade hub for one of the world’s most capable combat aircraft.

  • Canada and France open Greenland consulates, back Nuuk amid Trump claims

    Canada and France open Greenland consulates, back Nuuk amid Trump claims

    Canada and France opened new consulates in Greenland’s capital Nuuk, signalling diplomatic support for the autonomous territory amid US President Donald Trump’s renewed claims and Arctic security ambitions.

  • Elon Musk condemns French raid on X offices amid deepfake and political interference probe

    Elon Musk condemns French raid on X offices amid deepfake and political interference probe

    Elon Musk criticised French authorities after raids on X offices and summons over political interference and Grok AI sexual deepfakes. The probe also involves former CEO Yaccarino and draws EU, UK scrutiny.

  • X rejects allegations as France raids offices, calls in Musk over deepfake probe

    X rejects allegations as France raids offices, calls in Musk over deepfake probe

    French prosecutors raided X’s Paris offices and summoned Elon Musk over alleged political interference and Grok AI deepfakes. X condemned the action as “politicized,” while EU and UK regulators investigate similar concerns.

  • Man hospitalised after 8-inch World War I shell found in rectum, bomb squad deployed

    Man hospitalised after 8-inch World War I shell found in rectum, bomb squad deployed

    Rangueil Hospital in Toulouse went into emergency mode when a 24-year-old man arrived complaining of severe pain in his bottom, leading authorities to call in a bomb squad.

  • 'Our children’s brains are not for sale': Macron backs social media ban for children, warns against US and China tech giants

    'Our children’s brains are not for sale': Macron backs social media ban for children, warns against US and China tech giants

    Framing the move as a matter of child protection rather than censorship, Macron said the digital economy must not be allowed to exploit young minds.

  • France backs EU listing Iran's Revolutionary Guards as 'terrorist organisation'

    France backs EU listing Iran's Revolutionary Guards as 'terrorist organisation'

    France had widely been seen as reluctant to brand the IRGC as a terror group so its latest statement represents a turnaround by Paris ahead of the EU meeting.

  • US Treasury chief calls EU 'disappointing' over India trade ties

    US Treasury chief calls EU 'disappointing' over India trade ties

    The Europeans "should do what's best for themselves," Bessent told CNBC when asked in a televised interview for reaction to the EU-India deal agreed Tuesday.

  • France says Trump must stop threatening Champagne tariffs

    France says Trump must stop threatening Champagne tariffs

    France remains wary of repeated threats against its exports of alcoholic drinks, however, with a large share going across the Atlantic.

  • Explained: Why France's farmers are blockading roads and rolling into Paris

    Explained: Why France's farmers are blockading roads and rolling into Paris

    Growers and livestock producers say years of rising costs, dense regulation, and trade pressures have pushed many to the brink, prompting a nationwide protest that has also resonated across Europe.

  • HSBC agrees to pay €300 million to end French tax dividend probes

    HSBC agrees to pay €300 million to end French tax dividend probes

    HSBC said in court on Thursday that the bank acknowledges the underlying facts, which involved transactions carried out by traders in Paris between 2014 and 2019

  • This tiny "tiger mosquito" from Africa is taking over French backyards

    This tiny "tiger mosquito" from Africa is taking over French backyards

    African tiger mosquito is invading French gardens, laying eggs in backyard water sources. Scientists warn it can spread viruses like dengue and chikungunya, and gardeners should stay alert.

  • Kremlin says ‘ball is in France’s court’ over jailed French scholar facing new espionage charges

    Kremlin says ‘ball is in France’s court’ over jailed French scholar facing new espionage charges

    The Kremlin said it has made an offer to France over jailed scholar Laurent Vinatier, now reportedly facing espionage charges, as Paris presses Moscow for his release amid strained relations.

  • This European capital is officially the world’s most luxurious place to live in — and it’s no surprise why

    This European capital is officially the world’s most luxurious place to live in — and it’s no surprise why

    Paris has been named the world’s most luxurious city to live in. From fine dining and five-star hotels to elite lifestyles, here’s why it tops the list.

  • Leading with Su-30 and Jaguar, India to conduct joint air drill with UAE, France today

    Leading with Su-30 and Jaguar, India to conduct joint air drill with UAE, France today

    For the exercise, India has issued a Notam (notice to airmen) for the exercise area, located around 200 nautical miles from Pakistan's Karachi on December 10-11.

  • 9 enchanting French destinations that will make you forget Paris

    9 enchanting French destinations that will make you forget Paris

    Escape the crowds and explore France’s hidden gems. From the fairytale Loire Valley to the cliffside village of Rocamadour, uncover 9 enchanting destinations off the beaten path.

  • This ‘pink city’ in France feels just like Paris — but way more charming!

    This ‘pink city’ in France feels just like Paris — but way more charming!

    Discover Toulouse, France’s enchanting ‘Pink City’ that feels like a mini Paris. Explore terracotta rooftops, charming old streets, scenic river walks, UNESCO-listed Canal du Midi, vibrant markets, and cultural hotspots. Plan your visit to this romantic and lively southwestern city with tips on the best experiences and free things to do.

  • France to spend $150 million uprooting vines as wine demand dips

    France to spend $150 million uprooting vines as wine demand dips

    France cut its estimate for this year’s wine output to below 2024’s historically low level, after heat waves and wildfires hit vineyards.

  • French embassy fires witty riposte at Trump using viral Louvre ‘detective’

    French embassy fires witty riposte at Trump using viral Louvre ‘detective’

    The French Embassy in the US delivered a witty online retort to President Donald Trump’s remark about French spies, using the viral Louvre “Fedora Man,” later revealed to be 15-year-old Pedro Delvaux.

  • How a wave of gold-fuelled heists is exposing the cracks in France’s museum security

    How a wave of gold-fuelled heists is exposing the cracks in France’s museum security

    Soaring gold prices and thin security have turned Europe’s galleries into soft targets for organised crime and lone chancers alike.

  • Macron warns any planned West Bank annexation a 'red line'

    Macron warns any planned West Bank annexation a 'red line'

    Macron spoke as Palestinian president Mahmud Abbas visited Paris one month into a fragile truce between Hamas and Israel

  • From biking hero to Louvre heist suspect: Who is Abdoulaye N, the influencer accused in $100 million jewellery theft

    From biking hero to Louvre heist suspect: Who is Abdoulaye N, the influencer accused in $100 million jewellery theft

    On YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram, he often posted clips of motorbike stunts across Paris or shared fitness routines and mentoring moments with local youth.

  • Five injured as driver rams into pedestrians in western France, shouts 'Allahu Akbar'

    Five injured as driver rams into pedestrians in western France, shouts 'Allahu Akbar'

    The man was previously known to police for petty crime including driving while drunk, as well as drug-related offences.

  • Iran releases two French nationals, held in 2022, from prison

    Iran releases two French nationals, held in 2022, from prison

    French couple, Cecile Kohler and her partner Jacques Paris, who had been detained since 2022, "are out of the Evin jail and en route to the French Embassy in Tehran", Macron posted on X.

  • Louvre heist: Telegram CEO offers to buy stolen jewels, donate them to Abu Dhabi not Paris

    Louvre heist: Telegram CEO offers to buy stolen jewels, donate them to Abu Dhabi not Paris

    Telegram co-founder and CEO Pavel Durov has maintained a critical stance toward French authorities after he was arrested in Paris in 2024.

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