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France: Prez Macron to submit photographs, scientific documents to prove that wife Brigitte is woman
World | Sep 18, 2025, 06:56 PM 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 | Sep 13, 2025, 08:49 AM 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 | Sep 10, 2025, 05:41 PM 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 | Sep 10, 2025, 03:29 PM 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 | Sep 10, 2025, 07:08 AM 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 | Sep 09, 2025, 07:34 AM 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 | Aug 12, 2025, 10:26 AM 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 | Jul 25, 2025, 07:31 AM 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 | Jul 06, 2025, 11:37 PM 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 | Jun 28, 2025, 07:00 PM 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 | Jun 27, 2025, 11:04 AM 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 | Jun 24, 2025, 06:46 PM 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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Germany, Russia, France: List of countries that express solidarity with India after plane crash
World | Jun 12, 2025, 05:21 PM ISTAccording to an Air India statement, the Boeing 787-8 aircraft, operating as Flight AI-171, departed from Ahmedabad at 1:38 pm IST with 242 people on board, including crew.
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'Make sure door remains closed': Trump taunts Macron over viral video with wife Brigitte
World | May 31, 2025, 05:42 PM ISTTrump reacted humorously to a viral video of Macron and his wife in Vietnam, as Macron dismissed dispute rumors and blamed social media for spreading misinformation.
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France to ban smoking at public places accessible by kids from July 1, violators to pay hefty fine
World | May 30, 2025, 01:29 PM ISTAlmost 23.1% of the French population smokes on a daily basis, as per the French Monitoring Centre for Drugs and Drug Addiction. However, this comes as the lowest percentage ever recorded, and a decline of over five points since 2014.
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All-party delegation meets French leaders, Ravi Shankar Prasad says India stands against terrorism
World | May 27, 2025, 06:42 AM ISTThe Embassy of India in France, in a statement, said it was noted that the delegation was briefed at the Embassy of India, Paris. They also met various Paris-based think-tanks with whom they discussed India's strong and clear message against terrorism, and the challenge posed by terrorism.
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In pics: India's all-party delegation takes global stand against terrorism
India | May 26, 2025, 07:06 PM ISTIn the wake of the April 22 Pahalgam terror attack that claimed 26 lives, primarily tourists, India dispatched seven multi-party parliamentary delegations to over 30 global capitals, aiming to internationalise its firm stance against cross-border terrorism, particularly emanating from Pakistan.
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Turkey's same old habit of punching above its weight? Erdogan awkwardly holds Macron's finger
World | May 18, 2025, 09:00 PM ISTThe latest development comes as Turkey and France find themselves in rather contrasting camps, with both countries lacking synergy despite being members of NATO.
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India, France sign Rs 63,000-crore deal for 26 advanced Rafale Marine jets | 28th April | Speed News
Originals | Apr 28, 2025, 07:16 PM ISTIndia, France sign Rs 63,000-crore deal for 26 advanced Rafale Marine jets. J-K CM Omar Abdullah condemns Pahalgam attack, expresses regret for victims' families. Rajnath Singh briefs PM Modi on Pahalgam attack, defence panel meeting today. Get all the latest updates in today's Speed News.
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Massive power outage reported in parts of Spain, France, Portugal: Train, flight services affected
World | Apr 28, 2025, 06:19 PM ISTPower outage in Spain, France, Portugal: Among the major cities that have been affected were industrial hubs like Madrid, Barcelona, Lisbon, Seville and Porto. Local media reported that the services and train stations and airports were also severely impacted due to the outage.