Rare 5.8 magnitude earthquake hits large parts of western France
A rare 5.8 magnitude earthquake hit large parts of western France on Friday evening, with the seismology bureau BCSF calling it “very strong” amid reports of damage to buildings.
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French activists defy ban on protest against Lyon-Turin high-speed train
France on Saturday deployed 2,000 gendarmes and police to the Maurienne valley in the Alps where 2,000 activists defied a protest ban at the construction site of a high speed train linking the Lyon with Turin, in Italy.
France Unveils A Large Combat UCAV That Can Fly For 24 Hours
The first French military drone “MALE” is unveiled for the Paris Air ShowTurgis & Gaillard is preparing to showcase a new unmanned aerial vehicle. The model is called Aarok.Aarok will be the largest drone ever built in France. The wingspan will be 22 meters. The prototype will make its debut at the Paris Air Show, which will take place from June 19 to 25, 2023.Turgis & Gaillard has been working
French officials fight for possession of French Revolution-era letter
Government blocks sale of Charlotte Corday’s 1793 manifesto justifying murder of Jean-Paul MaratFrench officials are fighting for possession of a 1793 manifesto by a woman justifying her decision to stab a revolutionary leader to death, with local auth…
Binance to quit the Netherlands and faces investigation in France
Crypto exchange confirms failure to obtain Dutch licence and French inquiry as problems mount in US tooBinance has suffered setbacks in two European markets after it announced plans to quit the Netherlands and came under investigation by French prosecu…
FCAS? SCAF? Tempest? Explaining Europe’s sixth-generation fighter efforts
In which the Breaking Defense team attempts to explain the differences between the UK-led FCAS, the Franco-German-Spanish FCAS, the UK-Italian-Japanese GCAP and all the other sixth-generation fighter development efforts in Europe.
France to invest in low-emission planes, sustainable aviation fuels
France will invest several hundred million euros in the coming years to develop low-emission aircraft, engines and sustainable aviation fuels (SAF) as part of measures to make the French and European aviation industry greener, President Emmanuel Macro…
Macron continues charm offensive to get Elon Musk to set up in France
Twitter and Tesla CEO Elon Musk is set to meet French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris on Friday for the second time in just over a month. Macron hopes to convince him to set up a Tesla factory in northern France.
UN experts call on France to fully examine its policing methods
Human rights experts mandated by the UN say France should thoroughly review its policing practices, expressing concern at the “reported excessive use of force” against protesters.
Amnesty urges Macron to pressure Saudi prince during Paris visit over death sentences
Amnesty International on Thursday urged French President Emmanuel Macron to pressure Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman, who is currently in France, to spare seven young men facing execution for crimes committed while minors.