Plane carrying over 300 Indian passengers grounded in France on suspicion of human trafficking Two taken into custody as French authorities investigate ‘anonymous tip-off’ The Independent UK · Dec 23, 2023
Christmas getaway travel disruption likely to continue through weekend Weather warnings issued for drivers and London’s King’s Cross and Paddington stations will be closed The Guardian - UK · Dec 23, 2023
Unaccompanied Minors On Plane Held In France Over Suspected Trafficking Thirteen unaccompanied minors are among the more than 300 Indian passengers of a Nicaragua-bound plane held in France over suspected human trafficking, authorities told AFP on Saturday. International Business Times · Dec 23, 2023
13 minors on plane held in France over suspected human trafficking Indian Embassy in France obtains consular access to 303 Indian passengers detained in France over suspected human trafficking. The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023
Morning Digest | France grounded aircraft with 303 Indians: Indian Embassy; Ex-Finance Minister P Chidambaram to head Congress Manifesto Committee for 2024 Lok Sabha election, and more The Hindu Morning Digest gives a select list of stories to start the day. Read the top news today on December 23, 2023 The Hindu · Dec 23, 2023
France's undocumented migrants face uncertain future under new immigration law Despite facing serious labour shortages, the French government passed a more restrictive immigration bill this week after watering down measures that would have streamlined the legalisation of foreign workers. But some of the law's new provisions may still offer a glimmer of hope for the country’s hundreds of thousands of… France 24 · Dec 22, 2023
Police launch probe into alleged abduction of British teen Alex Batty who went missing 6 years ago Police say they've launched a criminal investigation into the alleged abduction of British teenager Alex Batty who was missing for six years The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023
France completes military withdrawal from Niger, leaving a gap in the terror fight in the Sahel France has completed the withdrawal of its troops from Niger after they were asked to leave by the country’s new military rulers, ending years of on-the-ground support The Independent UK · Dec 22, 2023
French Caviar Farms Look Forward To EU Label Of Origin At a French caviar factory this week, a worker used tiny pliers to carefully line up black sturgeon fish eggs against a ruler. International Business Times · Dec 22, 2023
French resistance blocks EU deal to protect gig economy workers EU nations led by France have rejected a reform that proponents say would improve conditions for so-called "app workers" in the gig economy, a labour market that relies heavily on temporary staff. Radio France Internationale · Dec 22, 2023
UK Police Launch Child Abduction Probe Over Teen Found In France UK police on Friday said they had launched a criminal probe into the alleged kidnapping of a British teenager who resurfaced in France six years after going missing abroad. International Business Times · Dec 22, 2023
Coinbase, Circle Obtain Regulatory Approval, Secure License In France French regulatory authorities granted regulatory approvals to foreign cryptocurrency businesses Coinbase and Circle on Thursday. International Business Times · Dec 22, 2023
WLD Nosedives Over 20% As Crypto Project Exits Brazil, France, India Worldcoin said it plans to open its operation again in India in 2024. International Business Times · Dec 22, 2023
Last French troops leave Niger, ending decade of Sahel missions The last French troops deployed in Niger left on Friday, an AFP journalist reported, marking an end to more than a decade of French anti-jihadist operations in west Africa's Sahel region. France 24 · Dec 22, 2023
Radio France Internationale · Dec 22, 2023 Lyon more than doubles paternity leave to 10 weeks for city employees Lyon's municipal council has voted to extend paternity leave for its employees to 10 weeks, making it the first city in France to do so.
The Conversation · Dec 22, 2023 As France moves to limit the rights of migrants, research reveals just how reliant on them it is Once again, France finds itself in the grip of a political crisis. After the pension reform of June, which prompted more than one million people to take to the streets, president Emmanuel Macron’s framework immigration bill passed on Tuesday December 19. It will now be sent to be reviewed by…
Radio France Internationale · Dec 22, 2023 France ends decade of missions in Sahel as last troops leave Niger The last French troops withdrew from Niger on Friday, marking an end to more than a decade of anti-jihadist operations in the Sahel. France has been forced to pull out of three countries in the region in less than 18 months, following military takeovers that have seen Niger, Mali and…
International Business Times · Dec 22, 2023 Gustave Eiffel: French Tower Builder Who Sparked Skyscraper Frenzy French engineer and entrepreneur Gustave Eiffel will forever be remembered for building the much-loved tower that has dominated the Paris skyline for over a century.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2023 Nativity season in France means peace, goodwill – and an annual row in the town hall Secularists and traditionalists are at loggerheads over the proper place for a crib – and it’s a godsend for the far right, says Paul Taylor of the Friends of Europe thinktank
Radio France Internationale · Dec 22, 2023 Cross-Channel Eurostar traffic resumes after unions end wildcat strike Passenger and freight traffic using the underwater tunnel between France and England returned to normal on Friday following an agreement between tunnel operators and unions over end of year bonuses.
International Business Times · Dec 22, 2023 Last French Troops To Bow Out Of Africa's Sahel The last French troops are to withdraw from Niger on Friday, marking an end to more than a decade of French anti-jihadist operations in west Africa's Sahel region.
Marie Claire · Dec 21, 2023 A Behind The Scenes Look at The Making of Chanel No. 5 Fragrance I traveled to Grasse France to discover how the jasmine flower, the heart of Chanel No. 5., is harvested.
The Guardian - UK · Dec 21, 2023 French police botched Michel Fourniret case, say UK victim’s parents Roger Parrish and Pauline Murrell say police might have stopped serial killer and his accomplice sooner
Fortune · Dec 21, 2023 Worldcoin’s eye-scanning orb is no longer available in France, India, and Brazil just months after announced expansion Worldcoin announced in July it was expanding to offer eye scans in 35 cities around the world.
The Hindu · Dec 21, 2023 India receives price bids for 26 Rafale-M jets, 3 Scorpene submarines The Rafale-M deal is being processed through an Inter-governmental agreement; the scorpene submarine deal is a follow-on to the earlier contract with Naval Group, under which Mazagon Dockyard Shipbuilders Limited (MDL), Mumbai manufactured six submarines in India.