France's President Emmanuel Macron on Monday accepted Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's resignation just hours after unveiling his cabinet, the presidency said, plunging the European nation further into political deadlock.


France PM Resigns: French Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu Resigns After Criticism of Cabinet 

France’s new prime minister announced Friday he would not use a special constitutional power to force a budget through parliament without a vote and will instead seek a compromise with lawmakers from the left and the right.

France PM Says He Will Not Use Special Powers To Enforce Budget

 France’s new prime minister announced Friday he would not use a special constitutional power to force a budget through parliament without a vote and will instead seek a compromise with lawmakers from the left and the right.


France PM says he will not use special powers to enforce budget 

France has issued a stern warning to Hamas, urging the group to surrender amid escalating violence in the Israel-Hamas conflict and has emphasized the importance of de-escalation to prevent further civilian casualties and regional instability.

Israel-Hamas Conflict: France Issues New Warning To Hamas, Urges To 'Surrender'

Hundreds of thousands of people joined nationwide protests in France today against austerity plans, with unions demanding the government reverse upcoming budget cuts. Strikes disrupted schools, hospitals, trains, and pharmacies, as teachers, medical staff, and other public workers walked off the job.


Protests have erupted across France as unions call for mass mobilisation

South Africa’s ambassador to France was found dead in Paris after reportedly falling from a hotel. Authorities are investigating the incident.


South Africa's ambassador to France found dead in Paris

France and the United States are planning a second joint mission involving coordinated satellite maneuvers in orbit, as part of a wider effort to strengthen allied surveillance capabilities. The move comes amid growing concern over China’s expanding military presence in space, according to a senior U.S. general.

U.S, France plan joint satellite maneuvers amid China space push

There is no peace in France, where the political crisis seems endless and deepening. Not even a month after being chosen to lead the government, Sebastian Lecornu ends up in the eye of the storm for qualifications he never obtained. The loyalist of French President Emmanuel Macron lied about the master’s degree in public law, which he claimed to have but never actually obtained. While he did attend the course, he apparently never finished it, failing to validate the second of the two-year program, claims the National Union of Public Education Officials (SNAPEN), which has filed a lawsuit with the Republic’s Court of Justice against the prime minister, now embroiled in a ‘scandal’ that could topple his administration.

Threat Of A Confidence Motion Looms On French PM Lecornu

Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu, 39, is facing mounting pressure from the left, the far right, and even his centrist allies as he struggles to maintain his political footing. Critics across the spectrum are urging him to impose higher taxes on the wealthy as part of a broader effort to address the euro area's largest budget deficit.


France Is In A Deep Political Turmoil, Lecornu Faces A Tough Road Ahead

Greenpeace France Protest: Climate Activists Demand Action Ahead of COP 30 Summit

As per a report by Statista, here's a look at the top five countries with most nuclear submarines. This list includes the likes of India, China, and United States. Did your nation make the cut? Check it out.

<p>As per a report by Statista, here's a look at the top five countries with most nuclear submarines. This list includes the likes of India, China, and United States. Did your nation make the cut? Check it out</p>

From United States to France, 5 countries with most nuclear submarines. Check where India stands

The UN has officially reimposed sanctions on Iran over its nuclear program, further pressuring the Middle East nation that is already suffering global isolation and economic turmoil following previous rounds of punitive measures by the West.


Tehran rejects UN's sanctions as 'baseless', urges world to defy 'illegal' sanctions 

Two women, both Somalis, died Saturday while trying to cross the Channel to Britain, French authorities said, adding that the body of another migrant had been found in a canal.


Two women die while crossing English Channel from France to UK 

UN slaps Iran with snapback sanctions: France, Germany, and UK warns Iran against nuclear escalation

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in jail on Thursday (Sep 25). He has been found guilty of criminal conspiracy to procure funds for his 2007 presidential bid from Libya during the rule of late dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Sarkozy was accused of making a deal with Gaddafi in 2005, when he was France's interior minister. The deal allegedly included campaign financing in exchange for supporting Gaddafi's Libyan government on the international stage.


Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sent to five-year jail in 'Gaddafi money' case

Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy has been sentenced to five years in jail on Thursday (Sep 25). He has been found guilty of criminal conspiracy to procure funds for his 2007 presidential bid from Libya during the rule of late dictator Muammar Gaddafi. Sarkozy was accused of making a deal with Gaddafi in 2005, when he was France's interior minister. The deal allegedly included campaign financing in exchange for supporting Gaddafi's Libyan government on the international stage.

French Ex-President Sarkozy Gets 5-Year Jail Term In Libya Campaign Case

The trial of Cédric Jubillar opened in the small town of Albi in the south of France. Jubillar, 38, has been accused of killing his wife, Delphine, at the height of the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. Authorities may have charged Jubillar with murder, but convicting him could be a difficult task as there is no body, no blood, no DNA and no eyewitnesses.

No body, no weapon, no DNA: French man on trial for wife’s murder

France: Just three days into autumn, the southern Alps of France are already blanketed by an early snowfall, marking an unusually swift shift to wintery conditions. 


France: Early Snow Arrives in Southern Alps, Snowfall At an Altitude of 2000 M  

Emmanuel Macron Formally Recognises Palestinian State, Calls For An End to The Gaza War | WION

United Nations: French President Emmanuel Macron officially recognised a Palestinian state, joined by five other leaders, at a high-level summit ahead of the annual United Nations General Assembly in New York.


Emmanuel Macron Formally Recognises Palestinian State, Calls For An End to The Gaza War 

UN: During a UN General Assembly summit on Monday, several European nations — including France, Belgium, Monaco, Luxembourg, and Malta — officially recognized a Palestinian state. This follows Britain, Canada, Australia, and Portugal, who extended formal recognition to Palestine. 


UN: France Recognises Palestine, Joins Britain, Canada and Others 

10,000 Homes Face Power Outage in France,  Seveso River Bursts Banks in Italy | WION Pulse

Floodwaters submerged cars and buildings in the south of France reached parts of western France. 



10,000 Homes Face Power Outage in France,  Seveso River Bursts Banks in Italy 

France witnessed a massive nationwide strike as anger against President Emmanuel Macron’s policies spread, bringing cities to a standstill with protests and demonstrations. Watch to know more on this!

Nationwide Strike In France: Anti-Macron Anger Spreads Across Nation 

A nationwide protests was organised in France on Thursday (Sep 18) to oppose President Emmanuel Macron's austerity policies amid political instability in the country. Over 80,000 police and gendarmes have been mobilised across France, supported by drones, armoured vehicles, and water cannons. The interior ministry projected that 600,000 to 900,000 people would join the nationwide protests. By Thursday noon, around 76,500 had participated, with Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau noting the demonstrations were "less intense than anticipated," AFP reported.


France protests: Anti-Macron anger spreads across France 

France protests: Unions, teachers, students take to the streets in France

In an unprecedented move, President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte are taking legal action against a prominent US right-wing influencer, Candace Owens, for promoting a damaging and baseless claim about Mrs. Macron's gender.


French First Lady sues Candace Owens over false gender claims 

A nationwide protests was organised in France on Thursday (Sep 18) to oppose President Emmanuel Macron's austerity policies amid political instability in the country. Over 80,000 police and gendarmes have been mobilised across France, supported by drones, armoured vehicles, and water cannons. The interior ministry projected that 600,000 to 900,000 people would join the nationwide protests. By Thursday noon, around 76,500 had participated, with Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau noting the demonstrations were "less intense than anticipated," AFP reported.

France Protests: Massive Agitation Amid Political Instability, Protesters Clash With Police

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen has called for the dissolution of the French Parliament, escalating political tensions amid ongoing debates and unrest in the country. Her demand reflects growing challenges to the current government.

French parliament crisis: Far-Right leader Marine Le Pen demands dissolution

France’s political crisis deepens as Prime Minister Francois Bayrou faces a critical confidence vote on September 8. His unpopular 2026 budget plan has sparked fierce opposition, and parties across the spectrum are preparing to bring down his minority government. Far-right leader Jordan Bardella says the National Rally is ready for snap elections, with 85% of its candidates already selected. President Macron’s next move remains uncertain.

Macron under pressure: Opposition prepares to collapse minority government 

Political turmoil grips France, Nepal, and Japan as all three nations face the loss of top leaders amid growing unrest. Corruption scandals, immigration protests, and public dissatisfaction are fueling widespread demonstrations and reshaping national agendas.


France, Nepal and Japan lose their top leaders | World faces political

France faces a major financial setback as Fitch downgraded the country's sovereign credit rating to its lowest level on record. The move highlights growing concerns over France’s soaring debt and political instability just days after a government confidence vote defeat.


Fitch downgrades France’s credit rating 

The jet engines will be developed in India under Indian IPR with Safran transferring 100% of the technology to DRDO, including crystal blade technology.



India-France Deal: France's Safran & DRDO to Jointly Develop Made-in-India Jet Engine | WION

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