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U.S. Envoy criticises France’s lack of action over anti-semitism

August 25, 2025 admin

Charles Kushner. File. | Photo Credit: AP The U.S. Ambassador to Paris has upped the pressure on President Emmanuel Macron over anti-semitism in France with a letter calling the government’s action on anti-Jewish hatred insufficient, days after similar criticism from Israel. U.S. envoy Charles Kushner’s letter to Mr. Macron was dated August 25, which he…

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Macron Says Trump “Can Restart Useful Dialogue” With Putin

February 18, 2025 admin

Paris: French President Emmanuel Macron announced on Tuesday that he will host another meeting on Ukraine after the talks between the new US administration and Russia, adding that Donald Trump “can restart a useful dialogue” with Vladimir Putin. In an interview with French regional newspapers, Macron again appeared open to the idea of sending troops…

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Trump Plans Tariffs On Canada, France Over Digital Services Taxes

February 13, 2025 admin

Washington: President Donald Trump on Thursday said he planned to impose tariffs on Canada and France over their digital services taxes on U.S. technology giants, which has been a long-standing irritant. Canada, seeking to address the challenge of taxing digital giants like Google parent Alphabet and Amazon.com that can book their profits in low-tax countries,…

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Frenchman Jailed For Partner’s Murder

February 1, 2025 admin

Bordeaux, France: A French court on Friday sentenced a man to 30 years in prison for killing his former partner, who had repeatedly warned authorities that she was in danger after years of abuse. The 31-year-old victim, Sandra Pla, was found in a pool of blood at her home in Bordeaux, southwest France, in July…

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Pakistani Man Jailed For 30 Years Over Charlie Hebdo Attack In France

January 23, 2025 admin

Paris: A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a Pakistani man to 30 years in jail for attempting to murder two people outside the former offices of Charlie Hebdo in 2020 with a meat cleaver. When he carried out the attack, 29-year-old Zaheer Mahmood wrongly believed the satirical newspaper was still based in the building,…

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French Woman Catfished, Scammed Of Rs 7 Crore. Brad Pitt Responds

January 19, 2025 admin

New Delhi: Brad Pitt has issued a statement after a French woman was scammed to the tune of 8,00,000 euros by a man impersonating Pitt. The actor’s team urged fans “to not respond to unsolicited online outreach”, especially from actors with no social media presence. The story dates back to February 2023 when 53-year-old Anne…

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How ‘Brad Pitt’ Scammed Woman

January 14, 2025 admin

New Delhi: With photos from the hospital and smooth conversations, a French woman was convinced she is talking to actor Brad Pitt and scammed to the tune of 800,000 euros. The suspect messaged her on Instagram and convinced her to help him with medical treatment as his bank accounts were blocked amid an ongoing divorce…

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France’s Macron announces fourth government of the year

December 23, 2024 admin

French President Emmanuel Macron named a new government Monday evening, putting together a team under Francois Bayrou, his fourth Prime Minister of the year, to drag the second-largest EU economy out of political crisis. Mr. Macron named former Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne, 63, education minister in a new Cabinet under centrist Mr. Bayrou, announced Elysee…

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France Footballer Paul Pogba’s Brother Sentenced To Year In Prison In Extortion Case

December 19, 2024 admin

A Paris court on Thursday sentenced a brother of France midfielder Paul Pogba to a three-year prison term, with two years suspended, after convicting him in a high-profile extortion case. Mathias Pogba, the elder brother of the ex-Manchester United player, will be able to serve his one-year sentence at home while wearing an…

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Cyclone Chido Hits France’s Mayotte Archipelago, Killing At Least 14

December 15, 2024 admin

Paris: At least 14 people were killed in Mayotte when a fierce cyclone battered the French Indian Ocean territory, authorities said Sunday, with officials warning it will take days to know the full toll. Rescue workers and supplies are being rushed in by air and sea, but their efforts are likely to be hindered by…

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