European Leaders will meet next week to discuss a range of issues. A proposal to sanction Turkey could come up for discussion. Reportedly, France is leading a push for EU sanctions against Turkey. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: France pushes for sanctions against Turkey at the European Union

France has intensified its crackdown against radical Islam. 76 mosques and 2,600 Muslim places of worship have been put under investigation. Molly Gambhir tells you more.

Gravitas: France to investigate 76 mosques & 2600 Muslim places of worship

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Friday said he hoped France would soon get rid of President Emmanuel Macron, describing him as a burden on France which was enduring dangerous times.

I hope France will get rid of Macron, says Turkey President Erdogan

Turkey's President Recep Erdogan has fueled religious hatred, questioned Macron's mental health, and provoked European countries in the Eastern Mediterranean. Will the E.U. get back at Turkey? Molly Gambhir makes a case.

Gravitas: Will the E.U. sanction Turkey?

The French government will launch a "massive and unprecedented" wave of measures to combat religious extremism, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said on Wednesday, adding that one step would be to inspect 76 mosques.

France to inspect nearly 80 mosques accused of radicalisation

French President Emmanuel Macron's administration has agreed to completely rewrite a draft plan that to curb freedom to film police officers on duty.

France: President Macron's administration agrees to rewrite police bill

Four police officers have been charged for beating and racially attacking a Black music producer, Michel Zecler, in his studio in Paris. The incident came to light after video footage of Zecler being beaten by Paris Police was shared on social media platforms, which attracted a lot of criticism and raised concerns about growing institutionalised racism against the Black community and Arabs.

French police charged for racially attacking Black music producer

Some 75 major tech players are backing a French initiative committing them to make a "fair tax contribution" in countries where they operate. French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled the "Tech For Good" initiative at the Elysee Palace on Monday in a move designed to draw up the ground rules for ensuring the internet is a borderless "free, open and safe space".

Fair tax contribution: 75 major tech players sign the French initiative

This is a make-or-break moment for French President Emmanuel Macron. He is trying to transform France. He is facing protests at home and outside. Will Macron be able to set an example for the world or will he slip?

Gravitas: Macron's make or break moment

Four policemen were detained by French authorities on Friday after they were suspected of beating and racially abusing a black music producer in Paris. French President Emmanuel Macron said that the video of the incident "shames us" and called on the police to set high standards.

France: Policemen detained after they beat black man

The French President Emmanuel Macron has expressed sadness and said he is "very shocked" to hear about a Black man being beaten up by the Paris police. A video and images started circulating on the internet where a Black music producer can be seen being beaten up by Paris police for apparently not wearing a face mask.

Macron 'shocked' to hear Black music producer being beaten by French police; officers detained

France is all set to began easing of the COVID-19 restrictions. During an address to the nation the French President Emmanuel Macron said that the worst of the second wave of COVID-19 pandemic is over in France.

French President Macron says second wave of COVID-19 pandemic is over

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's outreach to his country's diaspora is inflaming tensions with Europe. From stoking the rage of extremists to justifying violence in the name of terror, Erdogan has been lambasted by European leaders for several reasons.

Turkey's outreach to Europe is inflaming tensions

France's foreign ministry has asked Pakistan to withdraw comments made by one of its ministers which accused President Emmanuel Macron of treating Muslims the way Germany's Nazis used to treat Jews during the Second World War.

'Blatant lies': France asks Pakistan to withdraw comments that compared Macron to Nazis

President Emmanuel Macron on Friday accused Turkey and Russia of seeking to promote anti-French sentiment in Africa by funding people who whip up resentment against France through the media.

Turkey and Russia promoting anti-France sentiment, says Emmanuel Macron

French President Emmanuel Macron has issued an 'ultimatum' to Muslim leaders - giving them 15 days to accept a 'charter of republican values'. But, Macron's moves to tackle radicalism have triggered a new controversy. Molly Gambhir tells you more

Gravitas: Emmanuel Macron issues 'ultimatum' to Muslim Leaders

French President Emmanuel Macron has given an ultimatum to French Council of Muslim Faith. Earlier this week. Macron along with French interior minister met leaders of French Council of Muslim Faith and requested them to accept a charter that seeks to oppose political Islam.

France gives ultimatum to French Council of Muslim Faith

Taking on Emmanuel Macron is proving to be a mistake for Imran Khan & Recep Erdogan. EU Parliamentarians are mulling sanctions against Pakistan & Turkey. Can the two countries afford getting sanctioned?

Gravitas: Will EU sanction Turkey & Pakistan?

Prime Minister Imran Khan is struggling to save Pakistan's economy, that's on the verge of bankruptcy. Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan faces a number of foreign policy challenges. But instead of solving the problems at home, both leaders are fighting France

Gravitas: What did the Islamic Leaders get from their fight with Emmanuel Macron?

UN General Assembly president Volkan Bozkir on Tuesday criticised the Security Council, saying it was failing to respond to the world's biggest challenges due to "competing interests.

Now, UN General Assembly president Volkan Bozkir assails Security Council

French President Emmanuel Macron has called The New York Times media correspondent to criticize English-language coverage of France's stance after recent attacks, arguing it amounts to "legitimizing" violence.

'Legitimising violence': Emmanuel Macron slams reports calling France islamophobic

French President Emmanuel Macron has accused New York Times and other American publications of legitimising violence. How is he backing up his claim? WION's Molly Gambhir has the answer.

Gravitas: Is the U.S. media legitimising violence?

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan's anti-France rant has triggered chaos in Pakistan. More than 1,000 protesters have blocked a major highway connecting Rawalpindi and Islamabad. WION's Molly Gambhir tells you how Imran Khan's campaign against France has got out of hand.

Gravitas: Imran Khan's anti-France rant triggers chaos in Pakistan

French President Emmanuel Macron on Monday called for an overhaul of international cooperation mechanisms adding that the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) is out of ''useful solutions''.

United Nations Security Council out of 'useful solutions', says Emmanuel Macron

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