01:55
Second blackout hits Nice as France probes sabotage
Tens of thousands lost power in Nice after a suspected arson attack on an electrical substation — the second outage in two days.
23:25
Cannes festival
Arson suspected as power outage strikes Cannes amid film festival
A suspected arson attack led to widespread power disruptions in southern France on Saturday, affecting Cannes during its world-famous film festival as investigators look into the cause of a fire at a local power station.
03:26
Farm bill standoff
Farmers block A16 motorway near Paris protesting proposed agricultural reforms
Northern France sees major farmer protests as key agricultural reforms face parliamentary review, sparking road blockades and rising tensions.
20:30
Macron urges Xi to ease Cognac tariffs, support peace efforts
French President Emmanuel Macron urged Chinese President Xi Jinping to avoid tariffs on Cognac and to support ceasefires in Ukraine and Gaza, as the leaders discussed trade tensions and global conflicts.
20:00
Shein says prices in France may rise due to EU fee
Shein says French consumers may face higher prices if the EU imposes handling fees and France enacts new penalties on fast fashion. The platform criticizes the lack of dialogue with authorities as pressure mounts on budget e-commerce models.
17:50
France tackles growing prison overcrowding
France’s prison crisis is worsening, with overcrowded facilities forcing authorities to consider drastic measures like renting foreign prison space and building remote high-security jails.
15:48
Macron promotes France as reliable partner in Southeast Asia amid global power struggles
French President Emmanuel Macron is embarking on a strategic visit to Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore, aiming to present France and the European Union as dependable partners offering transparent cooperation.
12:26
France to build prison near Devil’s Island
France has unveiled plans for a €400 million high-security prison in French Guiana. The site, near the historic Devil’s Island penal colony, will house drug traffickers and radicalised inmates. Critics warn the move mirrors colonial-era exile tactics.
00:54
France to build €400m high-security prison in Amazon jungle to isolate drug lords and extremists
France will open a new high-security prison deep in the Amazon jungle of French Guiana, aimed at detaining drug traffickers and radicalised inmates.
15:46
France Denies India Access to Rafale Source Codes
France has rejected India’s request to share source codes needed to integrate indigenous weapons into Rafale fighter jets. Despite repeated appeals, French manufacturer Dassault Aviation has refused to compromise on the issue
15:30
Rafale Deal
Rafale deal tensions rise as France denies India source code acces
Tensions flare in the India-France Rafale deal as France refuses to share the fighter jet’s source code, limiting India’s ability to integrate indigenous weapons and reducing its combat autonomy.
13:25
World News
One dies, dozens rescued after migrant boat sinks near France
One person died and over 60 migrants were rescued after an overloaded boat sank off the coast of northern France, officials said Monday. The incident highlights ongoing risks faced by migrants crossing the busy English Channel.
09:48
Telegram's Pavel Durov
Telegram's Pavel Durov says he rejected French intelligence request to ban Romanian conservatives
Telegram founder Pavel Durov stated on Saturday that he refused a request from French intelligence chief Nicolas Lerner to block Romanian conservative voices on the messaging platform ahead of the country’s presidential runoff election.
19:41
Crypto bosses in france heighten security amid kidnappings
French cryptocurrency executives are grappling with fear after a series of violent kidnappings. Industry leaders are taking security into their own hands, while some demand tougher measures, including deregulation and the right to bear arms for self-defense.
16:13
Nuclear talks
Iran, E3 to meet in Istanbul on 2015 nuclear deal and US talks
Iran will meet with European powers France, Germany, and the UK in Istanbul on Friday to discuss the future of the 2015 nuclear deal, amid renewed diplomatic signals from Tehran and concerns over sidelined European involvement in U.S.–Iran talks.
15:30
France to expel Algerian diplomats in response to Algiers' actions
France will expel Algerian diplomats in response to Algiers' decision to expel French officials, Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced on Wednesday, signaling a further deterioration in diplomatic relations between the two nations.
12:40
world news
King Charles to host French President Macron for July state visit
King Charles III and Queen Camilla will welcome French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron for a state visit to the United Kingdom from July 8 to 10, Buckingham Palace announced.
09:54
Algeria expels two French intelligence agents amid rising tensions
Algerian authorities expelled two French intelligence agents on Sunday, accusing them of entering the country with "fake diplomatic passports," escalating tensions between the two nations.
15:30
world news
France and Poland to sign landmark security and energy pact
France and Poland will sign a groundbreaking treaty on Friday to deepen cooperation on defence and energy, signaling a growing alignment among European nations.
19:30
Global debt hits record of over $324 trillion, says IIF
Global debt rose by around $7.5 trillion in the first three months of the year to hit a record high of over $324 trillion, data from a banking trade group showed on Tuesday.
12:47
French President Macron to meet Syrian president on Wednesday
French President Emmanuel Macron will host Syrian President Ahmed al-Sharaa in Paris on Wednesday, marking the new Syrian leader’s first official visit to Europe since the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad late last year.
02:00
Canada
Canada issues travel warning for France citing elevated terrorism threat
The Canadian government has updated its travel advisory for France, warning citizens to exercise a “high degree of caution” due to an elevated threat of terrorism, according to a statement issued on Monday.
13:00
Iran
French, British, and German political directors to meet with Iran in Rome on Friday
Political directors from France, Britain, and Germany are scheduled to meet with Iranian officials in Rome on Friday, according to two diplomatic sources who confirmed the meeting to Reuters.
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