France said on Monday the lumpy skin disease affecting cattle is under control in the country even as farmers continue a second week of protests against the government's handling of the virus by blocking highways with tractors and dumping manure.

France protests: Highway blockades in France over Govt's cattle disease handling

Farmers across France have taken out tractor rallies in protest against the EU’s trade deal with South American countries, particularly the Mercosur agreement, which they fear will undermine local agriculture. Anger has also grown over cow culling policies, with farmers arguing that these measures and the trade deal threaten their livelihoods and food security.


French Farmers Stage Tractor Rallies Over Mercosur Deal

Police used tear gas to disperse protesting farmers Friday as veterinarians culled more than 200 cows infected with nodular dermatitis, or lumpy skin disease, at a farm in southern France. The deadly outbreak, which cannot be passed to humans, has sparked fears among locals and highlighted tensions over the government’s handling of the crisis. One of the main French farmers’ unions, Confédération paysanne, called for “blockades everywhere”. 


French farmers are angry over cow culling & Mercosur deal, Louvre Museum workers extend strike

India is set to host the AI Impact Summit 2026 as announced by Honʼble Prime Minister Narendra Modi, on 19–20 February 2026. The Summit will be the first- ever global AI summit hosted in the Global South and a global platform that will lead conversation on leveraging AI for People, Planet & Progress.


India-France AI summit: French envoy calls summit a key moment; UN chief to attend summit 

France's first lady Brigitte Macron apologised on Monday, December 15, for using a slur against activists that sparked a feminist backlash, trying to quell an incident that generated a social media trend against her.


French First Lady Brigitte Macron apologises for slur after feminist backlash 

India-France AI Summit: Event held in UN for AI Action Summit 2026 set to take place in New Delhi

Global leaders and tech experts gathered at the United Nations for the AI Action Summit 2025, focusing on responsible artificial intelligence, global cooperation, and governance frameworks. The curtain-raiser event also confirmed that the AI Action Summit 2026 will be hosted in New Delhi. 


AI Summit 2025: Event Held in UN for AI Action Summit 2026 Set to Take Place in New Delhi 

French farmers are angry and protesting against the government's mass culling of cows to contain an outbreak of lumpy skin disease. So far, 113 cases have been detected, leading to the slaughter of 3,300 cattle. Farmers are demanding widespread vaccination instead of culling, arguing that the policy is excessive and harmful to their livelihoods.

French Farmers Protest Mass Cow Culling Over Lumpy Skin Disease

France said on Monday the lumpy skin disease affecting cattle is under control in the country even as farmers continue a second week of protests against the government's handling of the virus by blocking highways with tractors and dumping manure. Lumpy skin disease is a virus spread by insects that affects cattle and buffalo, causing blisters and reducing milk production. While not harmful to humans, it often results in trade restrictions and severe economic losses.


France protests: Cow culling due to a lumpy skin disease sparks outrage across France

French farmers are protesting the culling of over 200 cows after a single case of disease sparked the mass slaughter. The move has caused outrage among farmers, who are demanding alternative solutions to prevent further culls and protect their livelihoods.


French Farmers Protest Culling of Over 200 Cows Over Single Disease Case

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu is facing a major political test as he races to pass the full national budget before the New Year deadline. With opposition resistance mounting and economic pressures rising, this video breaks down what’s at stake, how the negotiations are unfolding, and what a delay or failure could mean for France’s government, economy, and Lecornu’s leadership.

Lecornu Faces Challenge of Passing the Full Budget Before the New Year Begins

France’s social security budget heads into a knife-edge vote on Tuesday that could plunge Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu's government into a new political crisis and open a €30-billion gap in funding for welfare, pensions and healthcare. 


France eyes political turmoil if PM Lecornu's budget proposal fails to pass

Lyon glows as its iconic Festival of Lights brings historic monuments, streets, and squares alive with vivid colours and breathtaking artistic installations. The French city turns into a stunning nighttime canvas, attracting visitors from around the world.


France: Lyon’s mesmerising festival of lights transforms the city

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Beijing for a strategic EU–China meeting with President Xi Jinping. The visit included high-level talks on economic cooperation, global issues, and diplomatic engagement. Macron also took part in sightseeing with Xi, reflecting both formal diplomacy and cultural exchange between the two nations.


China-France ties: Xi Jinping rolls out the red carpet for Macron

Concerns are growing that such disruptions could be part of Russian hybrid war tactics three-and-a-half years into its invasion of Ukraine, which is backed by the European Union.

France takes anti-drone measures after drone flight over nuclear submarine base

French President Emmanuel Macron and Chinese President Xi Jinping have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral ties, strengthening economic cooperation, and coordinating on key global flashpoints. Both leaders stressed the need for peace efforts in Ukraine and Gaza, calling for diplomacy, stability, and restraint. This video breaks down what their renewed partnership means for Europe, China, and the wider geopolitical balance.

Macron, Xi Hold Bilateral Meet, Sign 12 Agreements

France will introduce a voluntary military service of 10 months beginning next year, President Emmanuel Macron said, in the face of what it views as a growing threat posed by Russia. Now France is not alone,  Germany pledges 260,000-strong army. Poland and the Baltics ramp up defence. Europe’s biggest rearmament since 1945. 


France Unveils New Voluntary Military Program To Counter Global Threats 

French antitrust watchdog on Thursday dismissed a complaint filed against Microsoft, opens new tab by local search engine Qwant which accused the U.S. company of abusing its dominant position. The Autorite de la Concurrence, as the watchdog is known, said Qwant failed to bring elements sufficiently convincing to sustain its claims and also declined to enforce the interim action against Microsoft requested by Qwant.


French antitrust watchdog dismisses complaint filed against Microsoft 

Macron's new voluntary military program aims to boost France’s defense capabilities 

France’s highest court has upheld former President Nicolas Sarkozy’s second criminal conviction, confirming his sentence for illegal campaign financing tied to his 2012 presidential bid.
The ruling marks another major setback for the former French leader, who has faced multiple legal challenges in recent years.

France Upholds Ex-President Sarkozy’s Second Criminal Conviction

A former French civil servant abused women by drugging them with an object that made them lose control of their bladders. He didn't allow them to use the toilet, leading them to either peeing in the open or wetting themselves. Lawyers say he did this as a "sexual fantasy”. 

French official allegedly drugged 200-plus women to force them to pee — ‘sexual fantasy’ scheme exposed

Authorities have made four new arrests in the massive $102 million Louvre heist, as investigators widen the probe into what is being called one of Europe’s most sophisticated art theft operations. This video covers the latest developments, how the suspects were traced, and what police believe about the broader network behind the record-breaking robbery.

$102 Million Louvre Robbery Probe Widens With Fresh Arrests 

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has been released from La Santé prison in Paris after serving three weeks of a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy related to his 2007 presidential campaign financing.


France: Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy to publish prison memoir on his 20 days behind bars

Activists are protesting the transfer of 11 dolphins from India to France’s Beauval Zoo, citing concerns about animal welfare and ethical treatment. The demonstration highlights growing public awareness about the rights of marine animals and international zoo transfers. Conservationists argue that relocating dolphins across countries can impact their health, social structures, and adaptation, calling for stricter regulations on wildlife movement. Authorities maintain the transfer complies with legal and veterinary guidelines, but activists continue to demand a halt to the operation.

France: Activists Demand Halt to Dolphin Transfer to France’s Beauval Zoo

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