Summertime electronic music events in Paris come to a head with the Techno Parade, a massive celebration. The French capital's streets are treated to a welcome dose of techno music by its procession of floats.

Paris's Summer of Music events culminates in a giant party

During a visit to Marseille in southern France, Pope Francis urged European countries to be more tolerant of migrants. In his remarks, the pope declared that "those who risk their lives at sea do not invade" before a gathering of young people and bishops from Mediterranean nations. One person in attendance during the speech was French President Emmanuel Macron.

Pope Francis: Migration is a reality in call for action

Italian President Sergio Mattarella during a meeting with his German counterpart Frank-Walter Steinmeier called the European Union rules on the distribution of migrants “prehistoric” as the debate raged on Friday (September 22), about how to manage the surge of migrant boat arrivals from North Africa.

Italian president calls EU rules on sharing migrants ‘prehistoric’, urges for reforms

King Charles is in France on a three-day state visit, this is his first visit to the European nation since ascending the throne. He met the French President Emmanuel Macron with whom he wishes to establish better relationship.

King Charles' III state visit to France to improve relations; Climate change, Ukraine War on agenda

UK's King Charles III is in France for a three-day state's visit - this is is first visit - to the European nation since ascending to the throne - he met the French President Emmanuel Macron later today. The British Monarch will also address lawmakers in French Upper House.

UK's King Charles to address French Senate, urges stronger France-UK ties | World News | WION

France's Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said Tuesday (September 19), his government will not welcome any migrants coming from Italy's tiny Lampedusa island which saw the arrival of a record number of aliens last week.

France flat out refuses to 'welcome' migrants from Lampedusa

French President Emmanuel Macron met the UK Labour Party leader Keir Starmer in Paris and sources present at the meeting said that the discussions between the two were different from other UK and France meetings.

France President Macron meets UK's Opposition leader Keir Starmer, latter hails 'constructive' talks

An extremely rare, well-preserved dinosaur skeleton will be sold at an auction in Paris next month. The reptile, dated to be 150 million-year-old is a camptosaurus, going by the nickname 'Barry'.

Barry, a 150-million-year-old rare dinosaur to be auctioned in Europe

France coach Fabien Galthie recalled his premium players for their third Pool A match against Namibia as Les Bleus look to pick up momentum after a see-saw start to their World Cup campaign on Tuesday.

Rugby World Cup: Hosts France back to premium version for Namibia game

In an effort to reduce home inflationary pressures, the French government intends to temporarily waive a ban on merchants selling fuel below cost, Prime Minister Elisabeth Borne told newspaper Le Parisien.

France to permit sale of fuel below cost to combat inflation

As France seeks to discover new measures to manage inflation without adding to large amounts of public money already spent, the French government wants to enable fuel stations to sell at a loss, bypassing a regulation from 1963.

France's radical solution: Fuel discounts amid inflation | World Business Watch

Carrefour, a leading French retail chain, has launched a campaign to combat "shrinkflation," adding price warnings on a variety of goods, including Lindt chocolates and Lipton iced tea.

French retail chain Carrefour takes action against "shrinkflation". Here's why

India, US, EU and Saudi Arabia announced India Middle East Europe Economic Corridor on the sidelines of the G20 leaders' summit in New Delhi. The Megaproject is being seen as the rival of China's Belt and Road initiative. The IMEC will enhance global trade in West Asia and also improve Israel’s position as a hub for transporting goods. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel is at the focus of an unprecedented international project that will link infrastructure from Asia to Europe. What will happen to China's BRI now?

From Russia to France, growing global interest in Bangladesh

Grape harvest is in full swing in burgundy, one of France's most prestigious wine regions. Producers are expecting a bumper yield. Workers travel from all over the world to take part in this intense farming period, and it looks like this year’s yield is going to be worth raising a glass to.

Burgundy vineyards expect bumper grape harvest | WION Climate Tracker

French President Emmanuel Macron has revealed that the country's envoy to the conflict-ridden state of Niger and his staff are "literally" living like hostages in the embassy.

Macron says French ambassador to Niger 'literally' being held hostage

Germany, France and Britain will not remove ballistic missile and nuclear proliferation-related sanctions on Iran that were set to expire next month under the 2015 Iran nuclear deal.

Germany, France and UK refuse to lift sanctions on Iran under JCPOA

A day after the French radiation watchdog ordered Apple to halt the sales of its iPhone 12 models, the Cupertino-based company has responded. France's Agence Nationale des Fréquences (ANFR) on Tuesday (September 12) demanded an immediate halt saying the Apple devices emitted above-threshold electromagnetic radiation Apple defended itself saying the iPhone 12 model, launched in 2020, was certified by multiple international bodies as compliant with global radiation standards.

Apple defends itself after French watchdog halts iPhone 12 sales over radiation

On the same day Apple launched its flagship devices at its annual event in Cupertino, California, the French regulators ordered the company to halt sales of its older iPhone 12 models. Radiation watchdog ANFR demanded the halt saying the Apple devices emitted too much electromagnetic radiation.

France halts Apple iPhone 12 sales for above-threshold radiation levels

French President Emmanuel Macron arrived in Bangladesh after attending the G20 Summit in New Delhi, in a bid to “consolidate” the country’s Asia-Pacific strategy and counter the “new imperialism” where Chinese influence is increasingly being extended.

French President Macron visits Bangladesh to ‘consolidate’ Paris’ Indo-Pacific push

Niger's military junta & France are in a stand-off. Niger's junta is accusing France of deploying troops in several West African countries.

Why is Niger junta accusing France of deploying troops for possible intervention?

A Parisian stray cat etched her name in the annals of space exploration nearly six decades ago. Félicette, a petite black-and-white "tuxedo" Persian cat, embarked on a remarkable adventure that would make her the first and only feline astronaut to ever grace space.

WATCH | World's first and only cat sent to space - 'Felicette'

French President Emmanuel Macron responded to the Ukraine war "compromise” reached in the Delhi Declaration to which all the G20 member nations have agreed. Macron, while replying to a question posed to him while addressing a press conference in Delhi, said, "Let us face it that G20 is not a forum for political discussions.

'G20 not a forum for political discussions': Macron on Ukraine war 'compromise' in Delhi Declaration

Visuals coming in from the Indira Gandhi International Airport where the French President Emmanuel Macron is walking the flight of stairs he has arrived in New Delhi and will be taking part in the G20 Summit.

G20 Summit 2023: Macron to hold working lunch meeting with India's Modi on Sunday

Due to the war crimes carried out in Ukraine by Vladimir Putin's government, French President Emmanuel Macron said that the Russian flag had no place at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris. Since the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro, Russia has been prohibited from flying their flag at the games.

French President Emmanuel Macron says Russian flag can't be at Paris Olympics

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