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The French prison service granted a notorious drug trafficker day release from a maximum security prison on Monday so that he could go and meet a prospective employer. The decision sparked outrage in France, where the recent murder of an anti-traffick…
France’s Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu on Monday pressured MPs to pass a national budget for 2026 by the end of the year. The contested legislation will head to the Senate for review on Monday before it is sent back for a final vote in the lower ho…
France’s third ‘Citizens’ convention’ has concluded, presenting ideas on how to better organise children’s time, with a strong focus on school rhythms rather than use of free time. The proposals – which will now be put to the government – also include…
India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has confirmed a landmark deal with French aerospace leader Safran to jointly develop a clean-sheet, next-generation fighter jet engine in the 120–140 kN thrust class.This new propulsion system will be developed with full Indian Intellectual Property Rights (IPR), ensuring complete Indian ownership over the core technologies.Safran will
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has put forward a proposal to acquire 114 additional Dassault Rafale fighter jets, valued at over ₹2 lakh crore ($22 billion), which would mark the biggest defence deal in India’s history if approved.This potential purchase could see India’s Rafale fleet grow to 176 jets, combining current IAF holdings of 36 aircraft and the Indian Navy’s order of 26 Rafale-M naval
France’s presidential couple have filed court cases both in France and the United States to refute false claims that Brigitte Macron was born a man. One French misinformation specialist believes a lack of coverage of the story by traditional media may…
Vineyard owners say sales slump, Trump tariffs and worst harvest in 70 years have put producers in danger of closureFrench winemakers are often accused of viewing the glass as half empty. Dire warnings about the state of the sector – one of the three p…
The French Navy has forcefully rejected claims made by a Pakistan-based media outlet alleging that India’s Rafale fighter jets were downed during clashes associated with Operation Sindoor earlier this year.The Navy described the report as a deliberate fabrication filled with misinformation and disinformation aimed at manipulating public perception following the Pahalgam terror attack in Jammu and
On the sidelines of the 2025 G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa, French President Emmanuel Macron and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a significant bilateral meeting.President Macron warmly expressed his gratitude, describing their partnership as one of strength and cooperation. He stated on X (formerly Twitter), "Thank you, my friend, dear Narendra Modi. Nations are stronger when
Plans to expand one of France’s primate research centres are facing resistance from animal rights groups and growing national debate over Europe’s animal testing future.