President Emmanuel Macron selected a new cabinet led by Prime Minister Michel Barnier on Saturday, according to his office, marking an 11-week move to the right following an inconclusive legislative election. The first major task for Barnier, appointed just over two weeks ago, will be to submit a 2025 budget plan addressing France’s financial situation, … Read more
Excessive screen time has emerged as a serious health worry in our digital age, particularly for young teens. It’s really impeding their capacity to grow physically, maintain mental stability, and spend time outside. Governments and school agencies worldwide are figuring out how to address this worldwide issue. Workshops on screen time reduction are one of … Read more
French politics appear to be out of control. Unexpectedly, the coalition of Left parties won the most seats in the legislative election even if it did not secure a majority. The far-right National Rally, led by Marine Le Penn and victorious in the first round of voting, has suffered in the final standings. The New … Read more
Students and faculty members in Mexico, Canada, France, and other countries are now pushing their educational institutions to divest from firms benefitting from Israel’s conflict in Gaza, following a surge of pro-Palestine rallies and encampments that engulfed numerous US universities. This comes two days after the New York Police stormed Columbia University, cleared the pro-Palestine … Read more
Gabriel Attal, 34, became the first and youngest openly gay head of government in France when Emmanuel Macron appointed him as the nation’s minister of education on Tuesday, according to AFP. Elisabeth Borne resigned from her position. Elisabeth Borne resigned after less than two years in office, ahead of a widely expected cabinet change. “The president … Read more
In a recent turn of events near Paris, a plane carrying close to 300 Indian passengers, initially detained over suspicions of human trafficking, has been cleared for departure by French authorities. The Airbus A340, en route to Nicaragua, was grounded at Vatry airport after arriving from Dubai for refueling, following an anonymous tip-off suggesting potential … Read more
A Romania-chartered plane en route from Dubai to Nicaragua, carrying 303 Indian passengers, has been detained in France on suspicion of human trafficking. The French authorities acted upon an anonymous tipoff, leading to the grounding of the flight at Vatry airport. The Indian embassy in France is actively investigating the situation, with embassy officials securing … Read more
In a significant move, the French parliament has approved a controversial immigration bill, supported by President Emmanuel Macron’s government. The decision comes after Macron faced a major rebellion within his own party over the toughened-up legislation, with various amendments further tightening the immigration measures. The lower house voted in favor of the legislation by a … Read more
Netflix is implementing a price increase for its Basic and Premium tier plans in the US, the UK, and France. This move comes after the streaming giant added 8.8 million new subscribers, bringing its total subscriber count to 247.15 million by Q3 2023. The Basic plan’s price in the US is rising from $9.99 to … Read more
On October 14, 2023, the Palace of Versailles in France was being evacuated due to a bomb threat, as confirmed by police sources. The alert was received through an anonymous message online. The palace, a significant tourist attraction, will remain closed at least for the remainder of the day. Please note that this situation is … Read more
The French government is actively addressing a national concern over bedbugs as reports of infestations continue to rise, with even a Paris school falling victim to the issue. Senior officials from various ministries, including health, economy, and transport, are convening to coordinate a comprehensive plan to tackle the bedbug problem. One of the proposed measures … Read more
Australia’s Women’s World Cup journey took an exhilarating turn as they secured a spot in the semifinals for the first time, delighting a sold-out crowd in Brisbane with a dramatic penalty shootout victory against France. Despite previously reaching the quarterfinals on three occasions, Australia had never progressed beyond the last eight. However, their fate changed … Read more
France has unveiled a significant initiative during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Paris. The program, aimed at welcoming 30,000 Indian students by 2030, includes the provision of a five-year Schengen circulation visa for Indian alumni. The French embassy has elaborated on this initiative, highlighting the lasting bonds created when Indian students spend time … Read more
In the interview with French newspaper Les Echos, Prime Minister Narendra Modi praised the bilateral ties between India and France, emphasizing that the relationship is strong, trusted, consistent, and has endured even during challenging times. He described the relationship as steady and resilient, highlighting its ability to withstand difficult situations. PM Modi also expressed that … Read more
Kylian Mbappe said he will never get over the disappointment of losing the World Cup final after the France star scored the winner on his return to action for Paris Saint-Germain on Wednesday. “I think I’m never going to get over it,” Mbappe said, speaking 10 days after he scored a hat-trick in the final … Read more