France

Olympics 2024: France flaunts its baguettes with scratch-and-sniff stamps

July 24, 2024 6:14 pm

Many would consider its scent of wheat and yeast unrepeatable. But not the French post office.

Plays like an autistic: Jorge Sampaoli's brutal criticism of Ousmane Dembele's Euro 2024 performance

July 22, 2024 8:09 am

Dembele did not have a Euro to write home about with the former Barcelona winger failing to score in any of his starts.

Far-right National Rally lost the French elections — and emerged as its winner

July 20, 2024 4:17 pm

Left or Centre-right, whoever comes to power will have to confront the reality that nearly 40 per cent of France, raised on slogans of liberté, equalité and fraternité, has voted for a xenophobic, racist and anti-semitic National Rally

France: Arson attack in Nice leaves several dead

July 18, 2024 9:54 pm

Seven people, including three children and a teenager, have died in a fire in a flat in the southern French city of Nice. Authorities added that three people were being sought in connection with the deadly fire.

Bastille Day: Why France celebrates its national day on July 14

July 14, 2024 6:39 pm

A mob of commoners stormed the Bastille prison in Paris on July 14, 1789. Here is why the fall of the Bastille became a defining moment of the French Revolution.

In France, a long history of political chaos

July 13, 2024 9:53 am

As the recent parliamentary vote raises fears of an assembly divided between the right, left, and centre, the nation’s history shows it is no stranger to unstable governments.

France's unions call for strikes to pressure Macron into allowing leftist coalition government

July 11, 2024 9:56 pm

The New Popular Front alliance won the most seats in the legislature, but fell short of an outright majority to govern on its own. The alliance's three main parties, the hard-left France Unbowed, the Socialists and the Greens, have urged the president to turn to them to form the new government.

Le Pen accuses left of inciting 'Capitol Hill' style protest in France

July 10, 2024 6:07 pm

The leftwing New Popular Front (NFP) unexpectedly won most seats but with no group having gained an absolute majority, France has been plunged into uncertainty, with no obvious path to a stable government.

Is France governable? The budget is an early test

July 10, 2024 12:25 pm

France's political gridlock threatens to derail budget amid euro zone's growing concerns, as post-election stalemate puts pressure on President Emmanuel Macron's Government.

France elections: How a last-minute left-centre deal thwarted the French far right

July 09, 2024 12:16 pm

After the first round of voting on June 30, RN was in pole position to be the largest party, and possibly even secure a majority. The far right has been thwarted at the cost of a hung parliament, and significant political uncertainty ahead.

World leaders, war veterans mark D-Day's 80th anniversary in France

June 06, 2024 9:36 pm

With the numbers of veterans, many aged 100 or more, fast dwindling, this is likely to be the last major ceremony in Normandy honouring them in their presence.

Defence to trade deals: PM Modi wraps up France & UAE tours, bolstering ties

July 15, 2023 8:26 pm

Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visits to France and UAE on July 14 and 15 respectively saw several new initiatives undertaken by India with both the countries.

PM Modi visits France; meets Macron, honoured with highest award

July 14, 2023 1:41 pm

"A warm gesture embodying the spirit of Indo-French partnership. PM Narendra Modi conferred with the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, the highest award in France by President Emmanuel Macron," the Ministry of External Affairs tweeted.

Violent protests sweep France after police shoot 17-year-old

July 01, 2023 2:51 pm

Rioting raged in cities around France for a fourth night despite massive police deployment, with cars and buildings set ablaze and stores looted, as family and friends prepared Saturday to bury the 17-year-old whose killing by police unleashed the unrest.

France celebrates Marseille carnival amid outrage against Prez Macron’s pension bill

March 22, 2023 4:30 pm

The city's unofficial yet infamous carnival had arrived right on the precipice of a week filled with violent protests and discontent over French President Emmanuel Macron's move to force through an unpopular bill raising the retirement age to 64.

Clashes erupt in Paris after gunman kills three in attack near Kurdish cultural centre

December 24, 2022 1:44 pm

A gunman killed three people at a Kurdish cultural centre and nearby Kurdish cafe in central Paris on Friday, prompting violent protests in nearby streets as night fell.

Thousands in Paris welcome France home after World Cup loss

December 20, 2022 2:26 pm

Thousands of fans in central Paris cheered the arrival home of a France team that lost one of the greatest World Cup finals.

As France and Argentina head to World Cup finals, jubilant fans throng streets in celebration

December 15, 2022 2:00 pm

Protests erupt across France for higher pay as inflation worsens

October 19, 2022 1:04 pm

Amid soaring temperatures, wildfires rage in Europe

July 17, 2022 10:48 am

In one of many wildfires scorching Europe this week, French firefighters struggled to manage a massive inferno that ravaged across pine forests in the Bordeaux region for the fifth straight day as the country faces strong winds and hot, dry weather on Saturday.

France’s Hollande reshuffles government with an eye on 2017 poll

February 12, 2016 4:17 pm

My aim is to reinforce Indo-French counter-terror cooperation: Hollande

January 25, 2016 11:54 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): French President Francois Hollande on Monday reiterated that the main objective of his visit to India is to reinforce counter-terrorism cooperation between France and India. Hollande said France would take all measures required to protect democracy. He added that France will not be deterred by any kind of threats of terrorism. He further stated that today, in fact, there are all kinds of terrorist threats that are hovering around countries such as India and France and one of the main aims of my visit here in India is to reinforce and strengthen the cooperation against terrorism between two countries.

French firms to invest $10 billion in India: French minister

January 25, 2016 11:51 am

New Delhi, Jan 25 (ANI): France Finance Minister Michel Sapin on Monday said that in the last five years French companies have invested more than $1 billion per year in India, which is now expected to increase to $10 billion in the next five years. Sapin said that France is the third biggest foreign investor in India and a major player in Prime Minister Narendra Modi's 'Make in India' programme. He added that India and France have similar views on investment, which will further help them to fight against financing terrorism.

India, France to discuss counter terrorism mechanism

January 21, 2016 3:25 pm

New Delhi, Jan 21 (ANI): In the wake of horrendous attack in Paris and the recent terrorist attack at the Pathankot air base, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Thursday the cooperation between France and India on matters related to counter terrorism has acquired a very significant dimension, and added that a lot of discussion in this regard is expected during the visit of French President François Hollande. President Hollande will be the chief guest at the Republic Day celebrations this year. This is the fifth time that a serving President of the French Republic will be the chief guest at the Republic Day function. Vikas Swarup also highlighted the business ties between both nations.

French travellers cut road and rail links near Grenoble

October 21, 2015 11:30 am

A group of around 30 travellers raided a scrapyard and blocked a road in the French alps in Moirans near Grenoble on Tuesday, setting the wrecks alight, to demand the authorities release a 17-year-old and his cousin from a nearby prison to attend the funeral of his brother.