Millions of people are expected to watch France vs England in FIFA World Cup quarter-final tonight. Both the teams will meet at the Al Bayt stadium and the winner will face Morocco or Portugal in the semi-finals on December 14.

Qatar FIFA World Cup: France takes on England in Quarters; Mbappe fit to play

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Thursday (December 8) that condoms would soon be made available for free for people aged between 18 and 25 years. The step is being taken to reduce unwanted pregnancies and spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).

France to soon make condoms free for people aged 18 to 25, says Macron

The mixed-gender Hopman Cup team tournament will make a return in 2023 after losing its New Year slot on the tennis calendar, the International Tennis Federation (ITF) said on Tuesday, with the next edition to be played in Nice, France from July 19-23.

Mixed-gender Hopman Cup to make a return in July 2023 in France

Over the weekend, a hospital complex near France’s capital Paris, in Versailles was forced to shut its operations and transfer at least six patients after a cyber attack, said France's health ministry on Sunday.

French hospital forced to suspend operations, transfer patients after cyberattack

The FIFA World Cup 2022 and today's action will begin with defending Championship and Group D winners. France earned six points to advance to the Round of 16. After suffering a devastating loss to Tunisia, everything appeared to be going according to plan. Poland, though, played a very different style of football during the group stage. To advance to the knockout stage based on goal differential, they had to rely on the outcome of the Mexico vs. Saudi Arabia game.

FIFA World Cup: France takes on Poland in Round of 16, qualifies for knockout stage

French and Indian Air Forces took part in a joint air force exercise at the Air Force Station of Jodhpur in India's desert state of Rajasthan.

India, France hold 'Garuda VII' bilateral air exercise

There has been plenty of action and drama in the ongoing FIFA World Cup 2022 edition. The tournament started on November 20 and has been living up to expectations so far.

FIFA World Cup 2022, Round of 16: From qualified teams, schedule to live telecast - All you need to know

Who would have thought that the simple traditional French loaf will someday earn a spot on UNESCO's intangible cultural heritage list and the French President himself would call it 250 grams of magic and perfection. With this announcement, the age-old simple bread is suddenly grabbing the world's attention.

WION Fineprint: French Baguettes on UN's cultural heritage list

United States President Joe Biden and French President Emmanuel Macron vowed Thursday to coordinate on the "challenge" of China and called for stability on the Taiwan Strait.

Macron, Biden pledge to hold Russia accountable for committing 'war crimes' in Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron has warned that the subsidies paid to the US companies under a green energy plan could split the West. The remarks came at a time when Macron is on a state visit to the United States. In a speech at the French embassy in Washington, Macron voice support for the environmental goals of President Biden's key policies.

French President Emmanuel Macron blasts US trade subsidies, says 'it may split the West'

Emergency calls may get affected in parts of France. This has happened due to the prolonged power cuts this winter. Orange CEO claims that the prospect of energy rationing looms amid the war in Ukraine.

World Business Watch | Blackouts could hit mobile networks in France: Orange CEO

As the guest of honour for the first-ever red, white, and blue-themed White House state dinner, French President Emmanuel Macron will be served butter-poached Maine lobster, beef with shallot marmalade, and an American cheese trio on Thursday.

What's on the menu? Biden welcomes Macron to White House state dinner

The European Union proposed the creation of a special tribunal to try top Russian officials for the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and France became the first major country to extend its support.

France backs EU plan to create tribunal for trial of Russian officials over Ukraine war

After defeating Denmark 2-1, defending champions France became the first nation to qualify for the round of 16 in the FIFA World Cup 2022. Watch this video to know more.

FIFA World Cup 2022: Defending champions France qualify for the knockouts as group D winners

In what is being seen in some quarters as a challenge to President Emmanuel Macron, the French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has come out openly against the government's over reliance and dependence on external consultancies like US firm McKinsey.

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire: Govt went 'too far' in relying on US consultancies

French Economy and Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire has said that the French government has relied too much on external consultants such as U.S. firm McKinsey.

France went 'too far' in relying on consultants like McKinsey, says France's Le Maire

Indian ambassador to France Jawed Ashraf spoke on India-France cooperation in Indo-Pacific at the sideline of the Global Technology Summit.

Jawed Ashraf: Cooperation in India-France defence sector growing strong

Contradictory views towards work are everywhere, blooming and fading like TikTok trends. While sleeping in the office to meet deadlines is making a comeback, workers are vouching for the 'right to be lazy' at work in France. Neha Khanna brings you more details.

WION Fineprint: Flowering and fading work trends

Defending champions France will take on Tunisia in both sides' last group-stage encounter in the FIFA World Cup 2022 edition, in Qatar, on Wednesday (November 30).

France vs Tunisia FIFA World Cup 2022 broadcast TV and OTT-live streaming: When and where to watch?

A consulting firm fired a French man for being 'boring'. The sacked employee says he was punished for refusing to indulge in excesses like sharing his bed with colleagues. A court has ruled in favour of the sacked employee. Priyanka Sharma has the story.

Gravitas: French man fired for being 'boring'

In an effort to increase public awareness of the carbon footprint that big athletic events leave behind, a 30-year-old Frenchman is running 100 marathons in 100 days.

French eco-adventurer to run 100 marathons in 100 days to spread climate awareness

With Christmas just a month away preparations are ramping up across the globe. Russia Ukraine war might have caused energy crunch, however, it is not dimming the holiday cheer. Various parts of Europe are trying to keep the festive season on alongside measures of saving energy in Spain.

Europe: Energy crisis dims Christmas lights; defies crisis by using power efficient lights

France dealt a severe blow to Australia in their first match on Tuesday. With another win, France could guarantee their place in the knockout round. On the other hand, Denmark is entering the match under tremendous pressure in a bid to stay relevant in the FIFA World Cup race.

France vs Denmark at FIFA World Cup 2022 - Match prediction, preview, head-to-head and lineups

On Black Friday (25 November), dozens of Amazon employees went on strike and gathered in front of the warehouse in the Parisian suburbs, demanding pay raises and improved working conditions.

WATCH: Amazon warehouse workers stage Black Friday strikes in France

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