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France's top court blocks social media ban for under-15s

August 16, 2026 10:57 am

The European Union has said it was planning to ‌seek stronger protections for children from harmful social media features.

Zinedine Zidane unveiled as France national team coach

July 28, 2026 6:56 pm

The 54-year-old Zidane has not coached since leaving Real Madrid in 2021, whom he had led to 3 back to back Champions League titles.

The Trump-Macron feud behind US's walkout at UN

July 28, 2026 1:07 pm

Trump has also complained that European allies, whom he says were not consulted, failed to support the US during the Iran war.

Europe wildfires force 300,000 to flee as France, Spain battle massive blazes

July 27, 2026 7:12 pm

Authorities in France have evacuated around 250,000 people from the south-western regions of Gironde and Landes, with another 55,000 ordered to leave late Saturday.

New Era: What can France expect from Zinedine Zidane as head coach?

July 19, 2026 8:02 pm

A legend of the game both as player and Real Madrid manager, he is not a slave to any formation or philosophy and is considered a great man-manager

France vs England FIFA World Cup 2026 Match Highlights: ENG beat FRA 6-4, win bronze in 10-goal epic

July 19, 2026 5:48 am

Goals galore as England and France turned the FIFA World Cup third-place playoff into an exhibition. England won 6-4 and thus secured their best finish at the World Cup since 1966.

Not referee, we lost to ourselves: Cherki after France's World Cup loss to Spain

July 15, 2026 3:38 pm

FIFA World Cup: The Manchester City player also said that Spain played the way they wanted but France couldn't which led to the defeat.

'When you don't win, you have to take blame': Mbappe after France's semifinal exit to Spain

July 15, 2026 8:46 am

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe admitted that Spain's midfield was given too much freedom, allowing La Roja to dominate possession and take control of the contest.

FIFA World Cup 2026: Spain consign France to death by disruption

July 15, 2026 8:05 am

ESP vs FRA, World Cup 2026: Goals from Oyarzabal (penalty) and Porro seal the deal in De la Fuente's tactical coup over Didier Deschamps in World Cup semifinals

Connections vs Organisation: France vs Spain FIFA World Cup semifinal a battle of philosophies

July 14, 2026 7:36 pm

FIFA World Cup: Both giants have been successful with their respective approaches, but only one will have a chance to be champions after Tuesday's semifinal

In Photos: Highlights from the G7 summit in France

June 17, 2026 3:36 pm

French President Emmanuel Macron and First Lady Brigitte Macron formally inaugurated the 52nd G7 Summit in the resort town of Evian-les-Bains. France is hosting leaders of the world’s advanced economies for three days of talks on global security, economic stability and the recently announced US-Iran peace framework

In pictures | Cyclone Chido devastates Mayotte, hundreds feared dead

December 16, 2024 9:48 pm

François-Xavier Bieuville, Mayotte’s prefect, described the devastation as 'apocalyptic.'

In pictures | Notre Dame Cathedral holds first mass since 2019 fire

December 10, 2024 2:01 am

Archbishop Laurent Ulrich presided over the Mass, which was attended by Macron, clergy, and parish representatives from across the city.

Inside the restored Notre-Dame Cathedral – in pictures

November 29, 2024 10:22 pm

A first glimpse of the Gothic masterpiece, which has been undergoing extensive restoration since a devastating fire in 2019.

In Pics | Thousand protest in France over Macron’s appointment of conservative prime minister

September 08, 2024 1:35 am

Barnier's appointment follows a hung parliament from the recent election, where no party held a majority.

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.

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.