Nice

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron welcomed global leaders to an opening dinner in Nice on June 8 for the United Nations Ocean Conference (UNOC3), held at the historic Negresco hotel. The conference, running from July 9 to 13, seeks to boost support for a treaty to protect ocean biodiversity, which currently lacks enough signatories to take effect. Macron emphasized France’s leadership in marine protection, downplaying the absence of U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration. He expressed hope that more than the current 30 nations will commit to halting deep-sea exploitation. Highlighting five interconnected ocean crises—biodiversity loss, water quality, food security, health, and climate change—Macron called for increased European funding for scientific deep-sea research. France is co-hosting the event with Costa Rica, a country recognized for environmental stewardship. Macron urged a unified global response, describing unregulated deep-sea exploitation as reckless and scientifically unjustified.

Nun tried to snatch knife from man as he stabbed priest in France

A nun has been praised for her bravery in trying to disarm a knifeman who attacked a priest in France

French police: 2 dead in knife attack near church in Nice

The assailant was arrested after the Thursday morning attack and taken to a nearby hospital after being injured during his arrest, a police offical said.

Swatch warns profit to dive, French attack darkens outlook

Swiss watchmakers are grappling with weak demand as fewer Chinese tourists shop in Hong Kong and Europe where they have been deterred by the fear of Islamist attacks. A strong Swiss franc also pushes up the production cost for Swiss watches.

French police arrest three in Nice raid after truck attack

French authorities were still trying to determine whether the 31-year old Tunisian driver of the vehicle had acted alone or with accomplices, and whether his motives were connected to radical Islam.

No Indian affected in Nice attack: MEA

At least 77 people were killed and dozens others critically injured late last night when a large truck ploughed through a crowd attending Bastille Day celebration in Nice.

Reverse merger of NICE, NECE with BF Utilities in 6 mnths: Kheny

Kheny hopes to resolve all clearances in the next three meetings and implement the Bengaluru-Mysore Infrastructure Corridor (BIMC).

Bangalore-Mysore corridor Phase I almost complete: NICE

Ashok Kheny, MD, Nandi Infrastructure Corridor Enterprise says the company‘s board is considering a reverse merger of NICE with BF Utility, that owns 74 percent stake.