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Major power outage in Spain, Portugal, parts of France; subways, phone lines down
Barcelona: A major power outage hit Spain and Portugal on Monday, April 28, including their capitals, knocking out subway networks, phone lines, traffic lights and ATM machines. It is rare to have…
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France may recognise Palestinian state in June, says Macron
French President Emmanuel Macron has announced that France may recognise Palestine as an independent state in June this year. Macron made the statement during an interview with France 5 on Wednesday, April…
- Middle East
Israeli strikes in Gaza a ‘dramatic step backward’ for peace: Macron
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron condemned the resumption of Israeli strikes on Gaza, calling it a dramatic step backward for peace efforts, urging an immediate cessation of hostilities. “It is tragic for…
- World
Eiffel Tower in hijab: Promotional video sparks controversy
A promotional video by the Dutch modest clothing brand Merrachi has ignited controversy in France. The advertisement, created for Ramzan, features the Eiffel Tower draped in a hijab and abaya, symbolising support…
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UK, France & Ukraine agree to work on ceasefire plan for Russia’s war in Ukraine
London: UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer told world leaders on Sunday that they need to step up to a “once in a generation moment” for the security of Europe, at a summit…
- Offbeat
France: 122 yr old woman makes money over lifetime on house sale
If you were a lawyer trying to buy a house from a 90-year-old woman, would you pay the amount upfront or would you strike a deal where you pay her a fixed…
- World
France officially recognises imam as a profession
The French government has officially recognised the role of an imam as a profession by including it in the official job list of the French Employment Agency. This decision marks a significant…
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Photos: PM Modi in France
Paris: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Marseille in southern France. The prime minister received a warm welcome from the Indian diaspora upon his arrival in Marseille, France. He is in Marseille…
- Middle East
Lebanon urges France to enforce ceasefire as Israel signals extended presence
Beirut: Lebanese President Joseph Aoun has called on France to pressure Israel to fully adhere to the ceasefire agreement reached with Hezbollah on November 27, 2024, according to a statement from Lebanon’s…
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French PM Barnier ousted in no-confidence vote
Paris: The deputies of the French National Assembly voted on Wednesday evening in favour of a no-confidence vote, forcing French Prime Minister Michel Barnier to resign and his government to collapse. A…
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UN security council holds emergency meeting on Lebanon
United Nations: As requested by France, the UN Security Council on Wednesday, September 25 convened an emergency meeting on Lebanon, the second meeting on the country’s deteriorating situation in less than a…
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Telegram Chief Durov slams ‘surprising’ and ‘misguided’ French charges
Paris: Telegram founder and chief executive Pavel Durov has hit out at France and said in a lengthy post that it was “surprising” he was being held responsible for other people’s content…
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Telegram CEO Durov released on bail
Paris: Pavel Durov, the founder and CEO of the encrypted messaging service Telegram, was released after paying a five-million-euro (about $5.6 million) bail, but he is required to report to the police…
- Middle East
UAE closely monitors Telegram CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in France
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is closely monitoring the case of Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of the Telegram messaging app, who holds Emirati citizenship, after his arrest in France and the…
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‘No politics’: French President Macron on Telegram founder’s arrest
Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday said that Telegram founder and CEO Pavel Durov’s arrest in Paris was made under “an ongoing judicial investigation” and was not a “political decision”. “The…
