The revolutionary French New Wave filmmaker Jean-Luc Godard has passed away at the age of 91. With 1960’s bout de souffle (Breathless), Godard made his debut and launched a string of critically acclaimed films that changed the norms of cinema and influenced filmmakers from Martin Scorsese to Quentin Tarantino. According to a family member, he committed […]
Areas of central and southern Europe have been blasted by strong storms that have killed at least 12 people, including three children. In Italy, Austria, and on the French island of Corsica, there were documented deaths, the majority of which were caused by fallen trees. Campsites on the island were destroyed by strong winds and rain, […]
Almost 7,000 hectares (17,300 acres) of woodland have already been burnt by a “monster” wildfire in southwest France, according to officials. A number of homes have been destroyed by the raging fire nearby Bordeaux, which has also compelled 10,000 locals to escape. Gregory Allione, a firefighter spokesperson, told France’s RTL Radio that “it’s
As fires are driven up by strong winds and tinder-dry conditions in various nations in Europe, residents and vacationers have left towns and villages in France. In the past few days, more than 10,000 people have been compelled to leave the south-western Gironde region. In Portugal and Spain, where temperatures have soared beyond 40C, dozens […]
At a session in Brussels on Thursday, the European Commission is expected to accept Ukraine as a candidate for membership in the EU. Days after the Russian invasion in February, Ukraine submitted an application, and the procedure has since advanced at a record pace. According to its envoy to the EU, it would provide Ukrainians […]
The new culture pass for France’s 18-year-old earlier had a trial run in 14 areas of France and now is given national recognition. Around 800,000 teenagers a year can look forward to downloading an app and get around 300 euros. As per the sources, it’s stated that the pass can be used for tickets to […]
As France starts lifting restrictions aimed at preventing the spread of Coronavirus bars, shops and cultural spaces across France are set to reopen. As decides on Wednesday, groups of up to six people will be allowed to eat together at outdoor restaurant terraces. France’s nationwide curfew is also being pushed back. Some medical expertise in […]
French President Emanuel Macron has dismissed the report which suggests that the country would issue an official apology to Algeria for the war crimes committed in the former French colony by the then Colonial France. During the eight-year-old war – which actually ended in the expel of the colonial master form the colony territory, the […]
Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny is likely to remain in the Russian custody for at least thirty days. The Russian government has not yet responded to the appeal made by the International community demanding the release of the opposition leader. Last day, several western countries particularly France demanded the immediate release of Mr. Navalny, who […]
The European country of France has decided to deploy as many as 1,00,000 police personals in order to prevent the spread of the Covid-19 during the New Year period. The country has already imposed a curfew to prevent the spread of the disease. France is one of the worst affected countries in the continent of […]









