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France plans social media ban for children under 15 from next school year
World | January 25, 2026 22:45 ISTMacron said social media platforms should not be allowed to influence or manipulate young minds. He stressed that children’s emotions and mental well-being must be protected from powerful digital platforms and automated algorithms.
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EU warns of 'dangerous downward spiral' after Trump threatens tariffs over Greenland
World | January 18, 2026 7:34 ISTUS President Donald Trump said that he has decided to impose 10 per cent tariffs on several nations, including the United Kingdom (UK), France, Germany and The Netherlands, for opposing his plan to take control of Greenland. The tariffs will come into effect from February 1.
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'US turning away from allies': France's Emmanuel Macron slams Trump's foreign policy
World | January 08, 2026 23:33 ISTFrance has rejected the idea of "new colonialism and new imperialism", said Macron, adding that his country and the entire Europe have achieved "greater strategic autonomy, and less dependence" on the US and China, which he called a "step in the right direction".
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India slams joint op-ed by UK, French, German envoys questioning Russia ties ahead of Putin's visit
India | December 03, 2025 23:45 ISTIndia has objected to a joint op-ed by the British, French and German ambassadors criticising Russia ahead of President Vladimir Putin's visit. MEA officials called the public advice on India’s foreign relations inappropriate and unusual.
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Ukraine signs a letter of intent to buy up to 100 Rafale warplanes from France
World | November 18, 2025 18:18 ISTThe agreement was formalised during President Volodymyr Zelensky's visit to Paris, where he met French President Emmanuel Macron to strengthen Ukraine’s air defence capabilities amid ongoing Russian attacks.
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Henry VI: How England's youngest king at just 8 months turned into history's most unfortunate ruler
World | November 06, 2025 13:29 ISTHenry VI became King of England at barely eight months of age and also held the French throne. He is remembered as one of the most tragic rulers in Europe. His story also remains one of the most dramatic chapters in the history of the English monarchy.
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Countries with the largest dog populations in the world; check where does India stand
World | October 28, 2025 14:18 ISTWhile India has a substantial dog population, countries like the US, Brazil, and China have far more. From Japan’s pet-friendly culture to Russia’s “metro dogs,” the global love for dogs continues to grow.
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Macron reappoints Sebastien Lecornu as France PM days after him quitting amid political instability
World | October 11, 2025 7:35 ISTThe move is widely seen as Macron’s final attempt to revive his second term, which runs until 2027.
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France: Prez Macron to submit photographs, scientific documents to prove that wife Brigitte is woman
World | September 18, 2025 18:56 ISTIn France, conspiracy theories have circulated for years, claiming that Brigitte Macron was born a man named Jean-Michel Trogneux and later transitioned. In reality, Jean-Michel Trogneux is Brigitte Macron’s brother.
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India backs France-Saudi led 'New York Declaration' endorsing two-state solution at UN assembly
World | September 13, 2025 8:49 ISTThe vote comes amid one of the worst humanitarian crises in Gaza- over 64,000 Palestinians have reportedly been killed, and the region faces devastation due to the ongoing conflict.
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Why has France been gripped with violent protests – political instability or public anger?
Explainers | September 10, 2025 17:41 ISTThe protests, coming just a day after Lecornu's appointment, have sharpened the political challenge facing Macron. Opposition parties accused him of disregarding voter frustration by installing another loyalist.
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France violence: 200 arrested, buses set on fire as protesters clash with police
World | September 10, 2025 15:29 ISTFrance news: Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau said a bus was set on fire in the western city of Rennes and that damage to a power line blocked trains on a line in the southwest. He alleged that protesters were attempting to create “a climate of insurrection.”
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Emmanuel Macron appoints loyalist Sebastien Lecornu as France's new Prime Minister: Who is he?
World | September 10, 2025 7:08 ISTEmmanuel Macron's quick decision to name Lecornu comes ahead of a day of mass disruption planned Wednesday by a protest movement called 'Block Everything'' that prompted the government to deploy an exceptional 80,000 police to keep order.
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France: Far-left party calls for Macron's resignation hours after govt collapses in confidence vote
World | September 09, 2025 7:34 ISTFrench Prime Minister Francois Bayrou was removed from office after losing a confidence vote in the National Assembly. The far left further demanded President Emmanuel Macron’s resignation.
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France bowler shatters historic all-time record in T20s with the bat against Sweden
Cricket | August 12, 2025 10:26 ISTFrance beat Sweden in a thrilling third-place clash in the Viking Cup in Stockholm, riding on Zaheer Zahiri's climax blitz, scoring an unbeaten 34 off just 16 balls. Austria won the tournament, beating Norway in the final.
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France to recognise Palestine as a state in September, declares President Macron
World | July 25, 2025 7:31 ISTFrance becomes the most powerful Western nation to recognize Palestine, intensifying global pressure for a Gaza ceasefire and renewed peace efforts.
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French intel exposes China's disinformation campaign to undermine Rafale sales
World | July 06, 2025 23:37 ISTA French intelligence report reveals China's covert campaign to spread false claims about Rafale jets' performance during the India-Pakistan conflict, aiming to undermine sales and promote Chinese aircraft.
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France rolls out strict smoking ban in public spaces to safeguard health: Know where it's prohibited
World | June 28, 2025 19:00 ISTIn the coming days, smoking will be banned in all French parks and sports venues, at beaches and bus stops, in a perimeter around all schools, and anywhere children could gather in public.
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Shashi Tharoor's Moscow visit explained: His French rebuke to Pakistan, talks with Lavrov and more
World | June 27, 2025 11:04 ISTShashi Tharoor, who heads the Parliamentary Standing Committee on External Affairs as part of India’s wider diplomatic engagement, including post-Operation Sindoor outreach, is currently in Russia to attend the annual Primakov Readings.
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France Syringe Attacks: 145 people reportedly pricked at Annual Music Festival, 14 Arrested
World | June 24, 2025 18:46 ISTThe French Ministry of Interior confirmed that at least 145 individuals many of them festivalgoers had reported syringe-related injuries during the nationwide street music celebration.
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