Notorious serial killer Charles Sobhraj, son of an Indian and Vietnamese couple, was deported to France on Friday after he was released from a prison in Nepal where he served his maximum sentence for committing a series of murders across Asia in the 1970s.

'The Serpent' returns: 'Bikini killer' Charles Sobhraj flown back to France after his release from Nepal jail

According to the officials, a shooting in central Paris left three dead and three injured, including two in critical condition. Paris police has arrested the suspect but said that the motive of the gunman was not clear yet.

Paris shooting: Gunman opens fire at Kurdish Cultural Centre; 3 dead, 3 injured in incident

The French privacy watchdog said on Thursday (December 22) that it had fined US tech giant Microsoft USD 64 million for foisting advertising cookies on users. This is the largest fine imposed in 2022.

France slaps $64 million fine on Microsoft over advertising cookies

According to the officials, a shooting in central Paris left three dead and several injured, including two in critical condition. Paris police has arrested the suspect but said that the motive of the gunman was not clear yet.

Paris shooting: At least three dead; 69-year-old suspect arrested

Former Real Madrid manager Zinedine Zidane reportedly agrees to replace Didier Deschamps as France manager after the World Cup. Watch this video to know more.

Zinedine Zidane to be next head coach of France?

World Cup winners Argentina have risen to second in the FIFA rankings with quarter-finalists Brazil still top, the global governing body announced on Thursday. Lionel Messi's side, who lifted the trophy in Qatar on Sunday, move up one place, as do runners-up France, who are now third, with Belgium dropping to fourth.

World Cup winners Argentina up to second in FIFA rankings

Over 200,000 vacationers in France scrambled to make substitute travel arrangements for their Christmas holidays after the national train operator announced major service cancellations owing to a strike.

France rail strikes: High-speed TGV lines cancelled on Christmas weekend as  ticket inspectors seek pay hike

The train strike in France over the Christmas weekend is expected to throw tourists schedules off the gear. On Wednesday, some 200,000 holiday makers were left scrambling for alternatives and train operators stopped working.

France rail strike: Rail operators in France call strike over Christmas weekend

The Paris Commercial Court fined iPhone maker Apple just over $1.06 million for imposing abusive commercial clauses on French app developers for access to the company's App Store.

World Business Watch: Apple fined $1.06 mn by Paris court over App store practices

It is time for the greatest sport and a billion plus audience is expected to tune in for the FIFA World Cup final at the iconic stadium in Qatar. It will be two time champions Argentina taking on the defending champions France.

FIFA World Cup final between France and Argentina; Lionel Messi will be playing his last WC match

Lionel Messi's Argentina is all set to take the center stage in the finale in Qatar and fans have made sure that an atmosphere worthy of it, is created as La Albiceleste battled it out in the field and Argentina's unofficial World Cup anthem in Qatar stands out amid shares of all the nations - 'Muchachos' as it is known.

FIFA World Cup: Showdown between France and Argentina; fans vouch for their football hero

FIFA World Cup 2022: Today is the day of the final showdown of the Qatar FIFA World Cup 2022. The match goes live at 8:30 PM IST and 7:00 PM GST (Gulf Standard Time).

Argentina vs France at FIFA World Cup final: Match prediction, H2H, preview, lineups and livestream details

The French army has officially awarded the contract to develop a new European combat jet, a key project in the push to integrate the continent's military capabilities and reduce its reliance on American equipment.

France to develop next-generation fighter jet to reduce reliance on American equipment

10 people killed including five children in massive fire in French city of Lyon. The fire broke out in a seven-storey apartment building in a suburb. Watch further to know more.

WION Dispatch: 10 killed, 14 severely injured in deadly fire in France's Lyon city

Morocco and France face each other in the Qatar 2022 semi-finals. The match is a direct contest between a former colony against its former coloniser. Priyanka Sharma tells you more.

Gravitas: Morocco's fairy-tale run at Qatar 2022

After the stunning match between Morocco and France where France clinched victory everyone is now bracing for a clash between Kylian Mbappe and Lionel Messi on coming Sunday.

Kylian Mbappe's rumoured girlfriends: Who all the France star dated so far? IN PICS

Riots erupted in Belgium following Morocco's 0-2 loss to France in the FIFA World Cup Qatar 2022 semifinal. Football supporters may be seen fighting on the streets in several towns in France and Belgium in footage that has gone viral on social media after France advanced to the FIFA World Cup final.

WATCH: Riots in Belgium after Morocco’s FIFA World Cup semifinal defeat against France

There has been plenty of blood bath between players of the World Cup but also some great examples of sportsmanship. France captain Hugo Lloris has revealed that he texted England captain Harry Kane after the penalty miss in quarterfinals.

FIFA World Cup: Lloris says he texted Kane after penalty miss, urged him to 'keep his chin up'

The match marks the first time in the 92-year history of the FIFA World Cup that an African nation, Morocco, will take guard. The champions will be aware that they cannot afford to take the opponents lightly, despite the fact that they are still unblemished in the tournament.

France vs. Morocco FIFA World Cup 2022 Semifinal, match prediction, preview, head to head & lineup

French prosecutors conducted a search at the headquarters of President Emmanuel Macron’s Renaissance Party in connection to an ongoing investigation on Wednesday.

French police raid Emmanuel Macron's party offices over campaign funds controversy

Morocco have been the standout story of the 2022 FIFA World Cup after becoming the first African team to reach the semi-finals of Football's showpiece event. The Atlas Lions have beaten Belgium, Spain, and Portugal over the course of the tournament and take on defending champions France with the entire Arab world also willing them on. Sports Editor Digvijay Singh Deo spoke to football coach Karim Bencharifa ahead of the game to understand how this dream run has electrified Morocco.

FIFA World Cup: France vs Morocco

After Argentina booked a place in the final of the FIFA World Cup, France and Morocco will lock horns in the second semi-final on Thursday (December 15). Defending champions France will aim to get past the giant-killers in Morocco whereas the latter has the momentum and confidence in their favour and will back themselves to reach their first-ever finale by marching past the French line-up.

France vs Morocco Live Streaming: FRA vs MOR FIFA World Cup Semi Final Live online on OTT Apps, Mobile & TV

Seven men and one woman were found guilty and sentenced by a French court for their roles in 2016 Nice terror attack in which a truck went on a rampage on a two kilometre (1.

2016 Nice terror attack: French court finds all 8 suspects guilty

As Morocco and France enter the FIFA World Cup semi-finals, police had to intervene to control the fans. Police fired tear gas to control thousands of supporters who filled the famous Parisian Avenue after Morocco's stunning win against Portugal in the quarterfinals.

Paris: Football fans go berserk after Morocco and France reach semi-finals

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