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July 19, 2026 11:49 AM

France’s Kylian Mbappe becomes FIFA World Cup’s all-time top scorer

France striker Kylian Mbappe became the World Cup's all-time leading scorer with 22 goals when he netted twice in Les Bleus' 6-4 defeat by England in the third-place game on Saturday. The 27-year-old leapfrogged Argentina's Lionel Messi (21), who is due to play in Sunday's final against Spain, and although that will almost certainly be his rival's last World Cup game, Mbappe will probably play in at least one more global tournament. Mbappe finished his third World Cup campaign with 10 goals to...

July 8, 2026 10:15 AM

France’s Marine Le Pen says she will run for president in 2027, appeal her conviction

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen announced on Tuesday that she will run for president in 2027, after an appeals court shortened her ban on running for office, even as it upheld her conviction for embezzling EU funds to pay party staff. She also said she would appeal the conviction. Le Pen immediately launched her campaign website and urged voters to back her, creating an unprecedented situation in France, with a lead candidate heading to the ballot after a guilty verdict for a public-fund...

July 5, 2026 12:03 PM

FIFA World Cup 2026: Mbappe penalty sends France past Paraguay into quarter-finals

France arrived in Philadelphia with the swagger of World Cup heavyweights and left looking like they had spent the afternoon wrestling a cactus, grinding out a narrow victory over Paraguay in sweltering conditions. Their win was less a showcase of French elegance than a survival exercise, with Kylian Mbappe's penalty finally settling an ill-tempered contest that Paraguay had dragged into their preferred territory of physical confrontation and tactical disruption. Paraguay offered something Fra...

July 1, 2026 3:03 PM

FM Nirmala Sitharaman embarks on four-day France visit to deepen strategic economic partnership

Union Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Sitharaman on Wednesday embarked on a four-day official visit to France to strengthen the India-France Strategic Partnership through a series of high-level engagements focused on economic cooperation, investment, technology and innovation. During the visit, Sitharaman will participate in bilateral meetings, interact with global business leaders and co-chair the India-France Economic and Financial Dialogue (EFD) with France's Minister of Econo...

June 28, 2026 4:07 PM

France records 1,000 excess deaths during record-breaking heatwave

France has recorded 1,000 excess deaths during the blistering heatwave sweeping Europe, the public health agency said on Sunday, warning that the true figure was likely to be higher. Detailing its preliminary count of excess deaths, Sante Publique said most of the fatalities involved older people and that it expected the mortality rate to rise as more information became available about deaths in residential care and homes. Europeans have been enduring blistering conditions during a heatwave th...

June 18, 2026 1:11 PM

France to get its first traditional Hindu temple built with Indian stones

Members of the Indian diaspora in France on Thursday announced that the country will soon have its first traditional Hindu temple, with its inauguration scheduled for September. Speaking to IANS, members of the Indian community expressed pride over the development. Bhavi Parekh, a member of the Indian diaspora, said, “We are feeling very proud after welcoming Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Another major occasion for us is the opening of France’s first traditional Hindu temple in September. ...

June 18, 2026 1:04 PM

‘Proud’ of Indian diaspora’s efforts in bringing India-France ties closer: PM Modi in Paris

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Paris on Thursday for the final leg of his France visit after concluding a series of engagements at the G7 Summit in Evian, where he received a warm welcome from members of the Indian diaspora. Expressing appreciation for the Indian community's contribution to bilateral relations, PM Modi said he was proud of their efforts in bringing India and France closer together and emphasized the growing importance of the strategic partnership between the two nation...

June 16, 2026 5:11 PM

PM Modi arrives in France for G7 Summit after concluding historic Slovakia visit

Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Evian, France, on Tuesday to participate in the G7 Summit, where he will engage with world leaders on key global challenges and discuss avenues for strengthening international cooperation. In a post on X, PM Modi said, "Reached Evian, France for the G7 Summit. Looking forward to engaging with world leaders and exchanging views on key global issues. India remains committed to advancing collective efforts for a more sustainable and prosperous planet." Brie...

June 15, 2026 1:48 PM

India, France explore expanded nuclear cooperation; Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri stresses indigenisation in Rafale partnership

India and France have agreed to deepen cooperation in the nuclear energy sector, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi and French President Emmanuel Macron discussing opportunities in conventional nuclear power as well as emerging technologies such as small modular reactors (SMRs) and advanced modular reactors during bilateral talks in Nice. Addressing a special media briefing on PM Modi’s visit, Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri said recent legislative reforms in India’s nuclear sector have opene...

June 13, 2026 8:09 PM

‘Feeling fortunate’: Indian diaspora in France excited ahead of PM Modi’s visit

Ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's visit to France, members of the Indian diaspora on Saturday expressed excitement over the visit, saying they felt fortunate to have an opportunity to see him and that the respect for Indians in France has increased under his leadership. A member of the diaspora said: "I am feeling very happy that the Indian Prime Minister is coming to Nice. It is a matter of pride for all of us." Shubham, another member of the diaspora, said: "It has been two years since...