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

France Block Everything:  New French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has vowed a ‘profound break’ from previous politics after taking over from centrist François Bayrou, who was ousted this week over a proposed budget squeeze. At 39, Lecornu emphasizes ‘humility’ as his guiding principle but faces the challenge of securing parliamentary support to pass a budget, or risk being removed like Bayrou and former right-wing PM Michel Barnier, who lasted just three months. 


France Block Everything: Arrests Mount As Protests Spread Across Country

France protest: New PM faces protest on day 1, third PM in a year takes office 

France: New French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has vowed a ‘profound break’ from previous politics after taking over from centrist François Bayrou, who was ousted this week over a proposed budget squeeze. At 39, Lecornu emphasizes ‘humility’ as his guiding principle but faces the challenge of securing parliamentary support to pass a budget, or risk being removed like Bayrou and former right-wing PM Michel Barnier, who lasted just three months. 

France Block Everything: New PM Faces Protest on Day One, Lecornu Vows 'Break With Past' 

Widespread demonstrations and violent clashes have erupted across France, leaving streets ablaze, transport networks paralysed, and police battling furious crowds. The protests, sparked by rising living costs and political anger, echo the Yellow Vest movement. On PM Lecornu first day in office as France saw widespread protests led by a left-wing grassroots movement known as "Block Everything". Over 200 arrests were made as authorities deployed over 80,000 officers to contain the chaos.


France protests: Macron faces fury over new PM appointment 

Violence erupts across France as protesters clash with police in a dramatic nationwide movement under the slogan “Block Everything.” Over 200 people have been arrested, with reports of fires, blocked roads, and tear gas in central Paris and other major cities.

France protests: France faces largest unrest since 2018 yellow vest protests

France Protests: riots, arson & chaos on the streets

France Protests: protests choke streets of France as Macron faces fury over new PM appointment

Violence erupts across France as protesters clash with police in a dramatic nationwide movement under the slogan “Block Everything.” Over 200 people have been arrested, with reports of fires, blocked roads, and tear gas in central Paris and other major cities.


France Protests: Block Everything Protests Erupt, Police And Protesters Clash 

France Protests LIVE: Violence erupts across France as protesters clash with police in a dramatic nationwide movement under the slogan “Block Everything.” Over 200 people have been arrested, with reports of fires, blocked roads, and tear gas in central Paris and other major cities.

France Protests: Police Arrest Dozens As 'Block Everything' Protests Escalate

France Protests: New PM Takes Office As ‘Block Everything’ Agitation Rocks Country 

France Protests: Paris Protests Turn Violent, Police Clash With Demonstrators; 200 Arrested

France: Protests by France’s “Block Everything” movement paralyzed major cities on Wednesday morning, closing highways and prompting police to fire tear gas. Security forces made multiple arrests as the new prime minister assumed office amid growing unrest.


Breaking: Macron Faces Fury Over New PM Appointment, ‘Block Everything’ Movement Strikes

France: Emmanuel Macron named his defence minister Sebastien Lecornu as France’s new prime minister on Tuesday, seeking to quell a political crisis as demonstrations are expected.


France: Macron names ally Sebastien Lecornu as new French PM 

France: Macron appoints Sebastien Lecornu as France’s new Prime Minister | WION 

The French government was thrown into fresh turmoil Monday as lawmakers fired the prime minister, the latest leader tossed out by a deeply divided legislature.


 French PM Resigns, Macron Left With No Good Options

France has plunged into political uncertainty after Prime Minister François Bayrou lost a crucial no-confidence vote, leading to the collapse of the government.

French government collapses: PM Bayoru to resign, Macron faces calls for impeachment 

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