France brushed aside concerns after suffering a surprise 2-1 defeat by Ivory Coast in a World Cup warm-up match on Thursday, insisting the setback would serve as a useful reminder rather than a cause for alarm ahead of ?the tournament. Didier Deschamps’ side led through a superb first-half goal from Rayan Cherki but were overrun […]
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France says nearly 900 arrested in Champions League final riots
France said on Monday that nearly 900 people had been arrested in riots that broke out after Paris Saint-Germain club won the coveted Champions League for a second consecutive year over the weekend. “We’ve had more than 890 arrests. In total, that’s 45 percent more than last year,” Interior Minister Laurent Nunez told broadcaster France […]
France withdraws from Miss Universe after 73 years
France has announced that it will not participate in the Miss Universe 2026 pageant, marking the first time in more than seven decades that the country will be absent from the prestigious international beauty competition. Read More: Miss Mexico crowned Miss Universe According to international media reports, the dates and venue for the Miss Universe 2026 […]
France bans Israeli minister after ‘unspeakable’ flotilla detainee taunts
France on Saturday banned Israel´s far-right national security minister, Itamar Ben-Gvir, citing his “unspeakable” behavior targeting activists from a flotilla to Gaza who were detained by his police force. “As of today, Itamar Ben-Gvir is banned from entering French territory. This decision follows his unspeakable actions toward French and European citizens who were passengers on […]
France Bans Israeli Minister Ben Gvir From Entering Country
France has banned Israeli Minister Ben Gvir from entering the country, marking a significant diplomatic move amid growing international criticism over recent events involving activists traveling to Gaza. French officials said the decision reflects increasing concern about actions and statements linked to Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben Gvir. French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot announced […]
South Korea, France boost defense cooperation amid global tensions
South Korea President Lee Jae-myung and France President Emmanuel Macron have pledged to strengthen defense cooperation and jointly address the economic and energy challenges stemming from the ongoing Middle East conflict. Read More: ‘Unrealistic move’: Macron rejects Hormuz force plan – Daily Times During a summit held in Seoul, both leaders emphasised the need for […]
France denies excluding South Africa from G7 summit
PARIS: France has rejected claims that it excluded South Africa from the upcoming G7 summit under pressure from the United States, saying the decision was part of a broader effort to streamline participation and include other partners. Read More: Rubio says Ukraine “not America’s war” at G7 meeting on Iran, Russia The controversy emerged after the office […]
UK and France Join War Against Iran
When the first strikes were launched against Iran, the British government attempted to create distance from the unfolding conflict. Prime Minister Keir Starmer initially told the public that the United Kingdom was not involved in the attacks and would not participate in offensive military operations against Iran. The message was clear: Britain would support stability, […]
France to increase nuclear warheads, work with allies to protect Europe
President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday that France would increase the number of its nuclear warheads and cooperate with eight European countries to help protect the continent as the clock ticks on his presidency. His speech at France’s Ile Longue nuclear submarine base came after US and Israeli attacks against Iran in a campaign that […]
Nine arrested over killing of far-right activist in Lyon
French authorities have arrested nine suspects in connection with the fatal attack on 23-year-old far-right activist Quentin Deranque in Lyon last week, officials said, amid rising tensions between France’s far-right and hard-left groups ahead of upcoming elections. Read More: PTI activist Falak Javed arrested in another case Deranque sustained a severe brain injury during an attack by at least […]