French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday (February 26) that France could not rule out sending troops on the ground to Ukraine and that he would maintain a strategic ambiguity on the subject.

US, NATO ally reject France President Macron's intention to send troops to Ukraine

The United States and key European allies said taht they had no plans to send ground troops to Ukraine, after France hinted at the possibility, and the Kremlin warned that any such move would inevitably lead to conflict between Russia and NATO.

US, NATO allies rule out sending troops to Ukraine

Emmanuel Macron's France has deported a 52-year-old Tunisian Imam for calling the French flag 'satanic' and for insulting the Jews. In the past, Macron has vehemently defended free speech and the Right to Blaspheme, but what happened in this Imam's case? Does Macron only champion free speech when it suits his agenda?

Exposed: Macron's free-speech hypocrisy | France deports Imam for calling the French flag 'satanic'

Thousands of people in Western France participated to set the record for creating the world's largest Lego display. The hope is to set a Guinness World Record.

Thousands gather to create world's largest Lego display in France

France has expelled a Tunisian Muslim cleric Mahjoub Mahjoubi due to what Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin described as "radicalism" and remarks deemed "unacceptable".

'Firmness is the rule': France deports Tunisian Imam over 'radical' remarks about French flag

The iconic Parisian monument, the Eiffel Tower, on Sunday (Feb 25) is set to be reopened for visitors following a six-day closure due to strikes. The Eiffel Tower which witnesses thousands of visitors every day and is typically open 365 days a year has been closed for nearly a week, after workers went on a strike in a dispute over the way the tower was managed.

Eiffel Tower reopens after six-day closure due to workers’ strike

The Rage of farm agitation refuses to die down in France, a group agitated demonstrators entered the Agricultural Fair in Paris ahead of French president Emanuel macron's visit to the fair. The agitated French Farmers called for the resignation of Emanuel macron and shouted macron resign in the Agricultural Fair. The protesting Farmers also had a face off with the police Personnel. Watch to know more!

France Farmers' Agitation: Protesters shout 'Macron resign' & hurl abuses at the President

NATO countries are increasingly raising the alarm about the direct threats they are facing from Moscow's forces.

France says Russian forces threatened to shoot down aircraft patrolling Black Sea

Russian forces threaten to shoot down French Pilots patrolling international airspace over the Black Sea. The French defense minister said the incident signals increasingly aggressive behaviour from Moscow.

France's defence minister Lecornu slams Moscow

Russia threatened French planes in the Black Sea | France's defence minister Lecornu slams Moscow

The 2024 list of world's strongest passports shows France at the top and Afghanistan at the bottom. It is a reflection of the number of countries that allows visa-free entry to the holder. Watch to know more!

Strongest Passport Index 2024: France, South Korea among top 5 strongest passports

India stands at 85th position on the Henley Passport Index, which ranks 199 passports based on their strengths. New Delhi's ranking has dropped one place to 85th spot from the previous year's 84th position.

Henley Passport Index 2024: India's rank slips, France has most powerful passport

A fire erupted at a battery recycling facility in southern France, engulfing approximately 900 tonnes of lithium batteries and releasing thick black smoke into the sky, Reuters reported citing local authorities on Sunday.

Major fire at French recycling plant engulfs 900 tonnes of lithium batteries

The 2024 list of world's strongest passports shows France at the top and Afghanistan at the bottom. It is a reflection of the number of countries that allows visa-free entry to the holder.

Strongest Passport Index 2024: Guess which country topped the list & what is India's position?

France's economic trajectory has taken a downward turn. Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire announced a revised growth forecast for 2024, slashing it from 1.4% to 1% due to multiple factors.

France lowers 2024 GDP growth forecast amid global uncertainty

In reaction to rising uncertainties on a worldwide scale due to conflicts in Ukraine and Gaza, coupled with economic slowdowns in crucial trading partners like Germany and China, France has reduced its 2024 GDP growth forecast to 1 per cent, lower than the initially anticipated 1.

France cuts down on expected 2024 growth amid global uncertainties

WION's Business Desk brings you this daily round up of global stories from the world of business and economy. EU set to fine Apple €500 million in music streaming penalty: Report Brussels is gearing up to administer its first-ever fine against Apple, reportedly amounting to approximately €500 million (approximately $539 million), marking a significant milestone in the European Commission's efforts to regulate big tech, the Financial Times (FT) reported on Sunday.

WION Business Wrap | EU fines Apple €500 million, Lufthansa’s ground staff strike and more

Paris police shot dead a man who threatened them early Saturday with a meat cleaver, prosecutors said, adding that they opened fire after using a Taser. The man was born in 1984 in Sudan and had no criminal record, they said, adding that two investigations had been launched over the man's action and the police response.

France cleaver attack: Paris police shoot dead Sudan-born man

Ukraine's General Oleksandr Tarnavsky early on Saturday (Feb 17) said that the Ukrainian forces withdrew from the eastern town of Avdiivka, where the situation had considerably deteriorated in the past few days.

Ukraine withdraws forces from Avdiivka, hours after signing French security deal

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all the latest news and top headlines from all across the globe: France and Ukraine signed a bilateral security pact on February 16, which includes pledges from Paris to deliver more arms, train soldiers and send up to 3.25 billion dollars as military aid to Kyiv to help the country in its war against Russia. France also pledges to provide more military equipment particularly for air defence. Watch to know more!

Ukraine-France sign pact: Paris to send 3.25 billion dollars military aid to Kyiv

Farmers in Spain continued a nationwide protest for the 10th day on Thursday with a large rally outside the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food in the capital Madrid.

Spain Farmers' protest enters 10th day

The former President of France Nicolas Sarkozy if found guilty of illegally funding his 2012 re-election bid. Sarkozy was accused of overspending his money on elections.

Former France President Nicolas Sarkozy found guilty of illegal campaign financing

On 29th of January long lines of tractors blocked highways near Paris farmer Union staged Nationwide protest to express their anger over Emanuel macron's Administration. Just this month the French government offered over $400 million for Farmers grievances. The French Farmers have lifted their roadblocks from streets but there are others who claim to have been forgotten by the government, sheep, dairy farmers hit streets asking for compensation. Watch to know more!

Paris witnesses more protests, sheep, dairy farmers hit streets asking for compensation

France has announced sanctions against 28 Israeli settlers whom it accused of committing human rights abuses against Palestinian civilians in the occupied West Bank. Watch in for more details!

France cracks down against 28 extremist Israeli settlers over West Bank violence

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