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France: drones are becoming a new way to smuggle goods into prisons

In Villefranche-sur-Saône, more than 1,800 deliveries have been recorded in less thantwo months, while in Strasbourg, drone flights now disrupt rescue helicopters.

Euronews · Aug 18

77 Posts And Memes That Show Why People From Eastern Europe Are Built Different (New Pics)

Tourists traveling to Europe for the first time will likely have premier destinations like Spain, France, Italy, and Portugal at the top of their priority list. Visiting Eastern Europe and some of the Slavic countries may just be secondary, and if so, you’re missing out on a lot. To give…

Bored Panda · Aug 18

France's Vieira appointed head coach of Senegal national football team

Former France midfielder Patrick Vieira has been appointed Senegal coach, succeeding Pape Thiaw following the team's World Cup elimination. Born in Dakar, the 50-year-old takes charge of a national team for the first time after coaching in England, France and Italy. Vieira will begin his tenure next month as Senegal…

France 24 · Aug 18

Firefighters pushing to 'definitively encircle' east Belgium wildfire, authorities say

Europe has been swept by weeks of devastating wildfires fuelled by dry conditions and a historically hot summer, with France, Greece, Portugal and Spain also battling major fires.

Euronews · Aug 18

‘Message has gone home’: Govt presses Meta on CSAM, WhatsApp username row

Government's firm stance on child sexual abuse material prompts Meta's increased action. Discussions focus on algorithm adjustments and ensuring Indian laws are followed. The WhatsApp username row is under examination, affecting multiple messaging applications. Nations like Australia, the UK, and France share concerns over social media harms. Synthetically generated content…

The Economic Times · Aug 18

French astronaut Adenot takes giant leap with historic spacewalk

French astronaut Sophie Adenot on Tuesday became the first French woman to perform a spacewalk, carrying out a mission to repair a communications system on the International Space Station (ISS).

Radio France Internationale · Aug 18

As France Pauses Social Media Ban, American Lawmakers Race To Restrict the Internet

France's top court ruled that a social media ban for under-15s would infringe on free expression and privacy.

Reason · Aug 17

Quote of the day by Grace Kelly: 'The freedom of the press works in such a way that there is not much...' - thought-provoking quote by Oscar-winning actress of The Country Girl teaches life lessons on hidden cost of press freedom, fame, privacy, public scrutiny and living under the media spotlight

Quote of the day by Grace Kelly: Grace Kelly's quote highlights the dual nature of press freedom. The media informs and scrutinizes, creating inescapable public attention. This Oscar-winning actress became Princess Grace of Monaco after her acting career. She tragically died at age 52 following a car accident in France.

The Economic Times · Aug 17

Leading economies’ borrowing costs hit highest since 2008 crisis

Concern over impact of Iran war pushes up government bond yields in US, UK, France, Germany and Japan

The Guardian - UK · Aug 17

German Bund yield hits 15-year peak, France's at highest since 2009

Bond yields in the Euro zone are on the rise amid growing inflation and concerns over fiscal spending, with French yields hitting their highest since June 2009. Investors are anxious as markets expect the US to apply economic pressure on Iran rather than pursue military action. Meanwhile, rising oil prices…

The Economic Times · Aug 17