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Karim Benzema says he is 100 per cent fit for Euro 2020 tournament

Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema has declared himself 100 per cent fit for France's Euro 2020 campaign after recovering from a knee injury sustained during a friendly last week

Paris Saint-Germain signs Georginio Wijnaldum until 2024

Ligue 1 club Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) on Thursday announced the transfer of Georginio Wijnaldum.Arriving from Liverpool, the Netherlands international midfielder has signed with the club from the French capital until June 30, 2024."Signing for Paris Saint-Germain is a new challenge for me," explained Georginio Wijnaldum after signing his contract in an official release issued by PSG."I'm joining one of the best squads in Europe and I want to bring all my desire and commitment to this ambitious project. Paris Saint-Germain have proved how good they are in recent years and I am convinced that together, with our supporters, we can go even further and higher," he added.Born in Rotterdam, and a product of the Sparta Rotterdam youth academy, he played for two of the biggest clubs in his homeland in Feyenoord (135 matches, 25 goals) and then PSV Eindhoven (154 matches, 56 goals) with whom he won the 2014-15 Eredivisie title.After a season at Newcastle United, 'Gini' joined Liverpool FC in ..

French President Emmanuel Macron slapped by man in crowd

Two people have been arrested in this regard, according to media reports.

Google agrees to alter advertising practices after France imposes fine

The French watchdog's decision is an attempt to rebalance the power struggle over online ads in favour of publishers

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France: Google fined 220 mn euros for abuse of market power in ad business

The French antitrust authority said on Monday it had handed down a 220 million euro ($267 million) fine to Alphabet's Google for abusing its market power in the online advertising business.

French companies pledge support for India's health infrastructure

The Indo-French Chamber of Commerce & Industry (IFCCI) has raised over EUR 6.1 million (Rs 55 crore) from French companies based in India to support its ongoing fight against the Covid pandemic.

Kylian Mbappe dreaming of playing for France at 2020 Tokyo Olympics

Paris Saint-Germain (PSG) star Kylian Mbappe said he is dreaming of playing for France at the upcoming Olympic Games in Tokyo

France embraces Google, Microsoft in quest to safeguard sensitive data

Google and Microsoft, along with market leader Amazon, dominate the realm of data storage worldwide, fuelling concerns in Europe over the risk of surveillance by the United States

Delhi likely to get remaining 18 oxygen plants from France later this month

The national capital has received three out of the 21 PSA oxygen plants from France and is likely to get the remaining later this month

French fishermen gather boats in post-Brexit license demonstrations

This is the first major conflict between France and Britain over fishing rights in the wake of Brexit.

World Bank welcomes US, France assistance to help India fight Covid-19

The World Bank has welcomed the recent announcements by the United States and France to help India address its Covid-19 crisis

France to send crucial medical supplies for India to fight Covid-19 crisis

France on Tuesday announced a solidarity mission for India, under which it will send oxygen generation plants, ventilators and other medical supplies

Lesson on French forest lake: How not to get stuck in the Suez Canal

A replica in the middle of a French forest was built to train ship captains and maritime pilots how to navigate the Suez Canal

France ready to provide support to India in fight against Covid-19: Macron

France stands ready to provide its support to India in its fight against Covid-19, said French President Emmanuel Macron

IAF Chief RKS Bhadauria embarks on a 5-day visit to France

Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria, Chief of the Air Staff on Monday embarked on a five-day visit to France on an invitation from Gen Philippe Lavigne, Chief of Staff

France hits unwanted milestone, records over 100,000 coronavirus deaths

France became the third country in Europe after the UK and Italy to reach the unwanted milestone of 100,000 COVID-19-related deaths as new infections and deaths surged due to virus variants.

India, France sign agreement for cooperation on Gaganyaan mission

The move that will enable Indian flight physicians to train at French facilities

Flying with impunity

Rafale revelations demand robust govt response

Covid-19 vaccines: France to extend interval between mRNA jabs by 2 weeks

France will extend the interval between the two doses of mRNA coronavirus vaccine by two more weeks to quickly inoculate more people amid surging infections, Health Minister Olivier Veran said