Massive Protests In US, France, England, Germany Against Pahalgam Attack
New Delhi: Indian community members from various parts of the world held massive protests against the Pahargam terrorist attacks on Sunday, calling for justice for the 26 people killed last Tuesday. The demonstrations took place in Canada, Denmark, the UK, France, Finland, Germany, Spain and the US. They held placards with slogans supporting India, chanted […]
England hold on to claim Women’s Six Nations grand slam with one-point win over France | Women’s Six Nations
After France’s Joanna Grises scored, there was a moment when fans wondered if the day would end England’s tensions in this race. The Red Roses were up 31-7 after 23 minutes, but the decisive France cut their lead to one point in the final minute. The pure pressure that French knock-ons were finished and the […]
French PM calls for crackdown on knife crime after fatal high school stabbing | France
French Prime Minister François Beyloux called for crackdown on teenage knife crime after a high school student stabbed four other children at school, killed at least one, and injured others before being arrested. The 15-year-old reportedly attacked fellow students with a knife at Private Notre Dame de Touzes-Aides Middle School in Nantes, the Atlantic Coast […]
Record Number of Adults Baptized in France on Easter
The record number of adults in France is expected to have been baptized nationwide on Easter, driven primarily by young people who participate in the Catholic Church. Around 10,384 French adults will be baptized between Saturday evening and Easter Sunday. According to At the Conference of the French Bishops (CEF). This is on top of […]
Greece Buys Anti-Ship Missiles From France, But Just 16 of Them
ATHENS, Greece (AP) – Greece signed a contract to purchase anti-ship missiles from France on Monday, seeking to strengthen its defenses with a procurement programme aimed at dealing with tensions primarily with neighboring Turkey. Greek Defense Minister Nicos Dendias has signed a 16-man exoset missile agreement with Frenchman Sebastian Lecorne, who visited Athens for a […]
Russia Threatens Britain and France With ‘Bloodbath’ For Ukraine Support
The “ambitious” leader will hold a meeting in Paris to discuss support for Ukraine, but Moscow continues to bid to undermine these attempts, accusing France and the UK of causing a “direct military conflict” between NATO and the Russian Federation. Governments of more than 30 countries and organizations have been represented by a “coalition of […]
Gerard Depardieu Denies ‘Groping’ Women in France Sex Abuse Trial
PARIS (AFP) – French star actor Gerald Despardou told a Paris court on Tuesday that he had no habit of “groping” women, calling the #MeToo movement “a terrifying rule.” “I don't know why I'm groping women, butt clubs, breasts. I'm not the one who rubs myself with others on the metro,” he said in his […]
Gérard Depardieu’s trial on sexual assault charges is starting in France
French actor Gerard Despardou is on trial on Monday in Paris, where he was accused of sexually assaulting two women while filming the 2021 film. Depardieu, 76, faces accusations of exploring a 54-year-old set dresser and a 34-year-old assistant director while making the film “Les Volets Vers” (The Green Shotters). Prosecutors argue that the case […]
Chief Rabbi of Orleans Assaulted Amid Surging Antisemitism in France
PARIS (AP) – French President Emmanuel Macron denounced “anti-Semitism poison” on Sunday following the shocking attack on the chief rabbis of Orleans Central City. French authorities treat the incident as an anti-Semitic hate crime. Rabbi Arié Engelberg was attacked on a Saturday evening while walking through the city centre with his young son. Local media […]
Air France unveils first-class suite in battle for high-rollers
Air France announced its new first class suite on Tuesday to entice wealthy travelers from business jets and expand their efforts to lend “French Touch” for premium revenue. Parent Air France-KLM CEO Ben Smith told Reuters that it aimed not to place Air France at the top of the airline's luxury Europa League, signaling the […]