Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman is on his first visit to Europe since the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. After Greece, MBS visited France where he was hosted by president Emmanuel Macron.

Saudi Crown Prince meets President Emmanuel Macron

Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman is on his first visit to Europe since the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi. He's set to hold talks with president Emmanuel Macron.

Saudi crown prince Mohammed Bin Salman to visit France

French president Emmanuel Macron has also met with Benin's president Patrice Talon. The meeting was about France providing air support and intelligence to help Benin combat militant groups.

France to provide air defence support & intelligence to Benin

Africa's longest-serving political dynasty is facing lawsuits. Gabon's Bongo family faces probe in France & US. Paris cracks down on its former colony & family battles over property in US. How did a family from small African nation earn so much? Molly Gambhir brings you Full Context.

The Full Context| Omar Bongo: Gabon's late president faces charges in France

Only two years are left for the Paris Olympics to kick off, but there are already widespread concerns over security, financial, venue and staffing concerns. The top government officials are particularly concerned about the security situation ever since the chaotic scenes unfolded at the Stade de France during the Champions League final.

With only two years left for Paris Olympics, security and cost overrun fears loom large

France is planning to make climate labels compulsory for all clothes by 2023. The label is expected to help consumers make conscious decision. Can climate impact of each garment really be tracked? Listen in to Palki Sharma

Gravitas: France to make climate label compulsory for all clothes

Raging wildfires are severely impacting the wildlife in France. On Tuesday, 363 animals from the Arachon Zoo had to be evacuated. The zoo is located in western France.

France: Raging wildfires force evacuation of 363 animals from zoo

Next year onwards, all clothing items sold in France would require a label containing information about the precise climate impact the manufacture has had. It is expected that a similar rule would come into effect in the European Union by 2026.

In France, clothes to carry labels with climate impact info

A Frenchman who transformed himself into an alien and calls himself as “Black Alien” is now struggling to find a job. He says that he is finding it difficult to make a living as people are judging him based on how he looks.

France’s ‘Black Alien’ struggling to make a living, opens up about hardships

Many people are mesmerised by the wonders of Egypt, especially the great pyramids of Giza. Only one problem. Travelling has become too expensive nowadays, but not to worry, a museum in France, is hoping to make your dreams come true without the hustle of making hefty travel plans. Tourists can now go to the heart of ancient Egypt, through an immersive virtual reality experience at Paris' Arab world institute.

World Of Africa: Take a virtual tour of ancient Egypt from Paris

Firefighters across southern Europe battled on Sunday to control huge wildfires in countries including Spain, Greece and France, where thousands of people have been evacuated in soaring temperatures.

France, Spain, Portugal, Greece, and Morocco battle wildfires amid intense heat

The heirs of a 19th-century sultanate are attempting to take Malaysian government assets all over the world, despite a stay of the case issued by a French judge.

Malaysian government's international assets at stake as heirs of a 19th century sultan claim $15 billion award

Forest fires have continued to ravage southwest Europe. With heatwave that has shown no sign of abating, firefighters are battling to contain wildfires. In France, Greece, Portugal and Spain, raging fires have resulted in destruction of thousands of hectares of land.

Rescue agencies on alert due to wildfires in southwest Europe

France defeated Belgium in a tight-knitted game by 2-1 in the last match of Matchday-2 in the Women`s Euro 2022 here at New York Stadium, South Yorkshire on Thursday.

Women's Euro 2022: France defeat Belgium 2-1 in an intense game, enter quarter-finals

The impact of climate change continues to grip the world. In France, due to severe shortage of rainfall, the stunning summer display of sunflowers and lavender is starting to disappear.

WION Climate Tracker: Sunflowers & Lavender production to drop in France

French government led by President Emmanuel Macron has suffered its first legislative defeat in parliament. Macron's ruling party has lost its majority in the parliament last month.

Macron suffers first legislative defeat in parliament

An enquiry by the French Senate into crowd chaos at this year's Champions League final in Paris concluded that organisers were to blame, not supporters, undermining claims by the police and Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin.

Not Liverpool supporters! French enquiry blames organisers for chaos during Champions League final

Pakistan and France have signed an approximate 22mn dollar financing agreement to extend technical and financial support for the renovation of the Lahore Fort. This restoration project is meant to generate economic activities and build a climate change resilient fort.

Pakistan & France sign approx $22mn deal to restore Lahore Fort

The reports of an alleged secret deal between online transport company Uber and French President Emmanuel Macron have sparked a huge response from the opposition parties in France.

Emmanuel Macron faces criticism from French opposition over 'secret deal' with Uber

In pics - More than 1000 firefighters battle 'mega fire' in southern France

Over 630 hectares of forest ravaged as France battles massive blaze in the north. Nearly 700 firefighters, 12 planes and 12 choppers have been deployed to douse the fire.

WION Climate Tracker: France battles blaze in North Grad, several areas put on read alert

The Emmanuel Macron-led government in France has unveiled measures to boost household purchasing power. A $20.3 billion package has been announced, which is expected to help struggling households cope with the consequences of the war in Ukraine.

French government unveils measures to boost household purchasing power

Here we bring you a quick round-up of all latest news, top headlines and international breakings from all across the globe, stay tuned with Gravitas for more!

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Algeria is celebrating 60 years of independence from France. The French ruled Algeria for 132 years. Millions of Algerians died in this period. Treasures worth billions were looted. Palki Sharma reports on this little-known story.

Gravitas: Algeria marks 60 years of independence from France

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