France

Country France
Capital Paris
Continent Europe
Currency Euro(EUR) & CFP franc(XPF)
Languages French

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Although ultimately a victor in World Wars I and II, France suffered extensive losses in its empire, wealth, manpower, and rank as a dominant nation-state. Nevertheless, France today is one of the most modern countries in the world and is a leader among European nations. Since 1958, it has constructed a hybrid presidential-parliamentary governing system resistant to the instabilities experienced in earlier more purely parliamentary administrations. In recent years, its reconciliation and cooperation with Germany have proved central to the economic integration of Europe, including the introduction of a common exchange currency, the euro, in January 1999. At present, France is at the forefront of efforts to develop the EU's military capabilities to supplement progress toward an EU foreign policy.

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Iran and France signal readiness for N-talks - Times of IndiaIran and France signal readiness for N-talks  Times of India

France's Emmanuel Macron Condoles PM Modi, Vows To Stand Firm Against Terror | Pahalgam Attack - India TV NewsFrance's Emmanuel Macron Condoles PM Modi, Vows To Stand Firm Against Terror | Pahalgam Attack  India TV News

Student Kills Classmate, Injures 3 In Knife Attack In France - NDTVStudent Kills Classmate, Injures 3 In Knife Attack In France  NDTV

India, France all set to sign Rafale-M deal on Monday; 26 jets worth Rs 63,000 crore - The Indian ExpressIndia, France all set to sign Rafale-M deal on Monday; 26 jets worth Rs 63,000 crore  The Indian Express

France's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu postpones April 27 India visit, sources say - FirstpostFrance's Defence Minister Sébastien Lecornu postpones April 27 India visit, sources say  Firstpost

India–France Rafale-M Jet Deal Set To Be Finalised - Adda247India–France Rafale-M Jet Deal Set To Be Finalised  Adda247

England 43-42 France: Women’s Six Nations grand slam decider – live reaction - The GuardianEngland 43-42 France: Women’s Six Nations grand slam decider – live reaction  The Guardian

Several killed, more than 700 injured in massive blast in Iranian port city - France 24Several killed, more than 700 injured in massive blast in Iranian port city  France 24

Pope: How France, Lebanon, Brazil, other world leaders paid tribute to Francis ahead of funeral - Hindustan TimesPope: How France, Lebanon, Brazil, other world leaders paid tribute to Francis ahead of funeral  Hindustan Times

Hitler-loving pupil kills fellow student in France school knife attack - The New Indian ExpressHitler-loving pupil kills fellow student in France school knife attack  The New Indian Express

UK, France “Sabotaging” U.S. Efforts To End Ukraine War, Russian Intel Claims; Is Europe Keen On A Clash With Moscow? OPED - EurAsian TimesUK, France “Sabotaging” U.S. Efforts To End Ukraine War, Russian Intel Claims; Is Europe Keen On A Clash With Moscow? OPED  EurAsian Times

France, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, and Netherlands Are Leading Europe’s Tourism Revival with Visa Free Travel, Sustainable Practices, and Luxury Experiences - Travel And Tour WorldFrance, Italy, Spain, Portugal, Switzerland, Austria, Greece, and Netherlands Are Leading Europe’s Tourism Revival with Visa Free Travel, Sustainable Practices, and Luxury Experiences  Travel And Tour World

French Rafale Fighters Project Power Forward To Sweden - The War ZoneFrench Rafale Fighters Project Power Forward To Sweden  The War Zone

England 43-42 France LIVE: Watch Women's Six Nations rugby - score, TV stream, radio commentary & updates - BBCEngland 43-42 France LIVE: Watch Women's Six Nations rugby - score, TV stream, radio commentary & updates  BBC

India, France to finalise ?63,000-crore deal for 26 Rafale-M jets on April 28 - The HinduIndia, France to finalise ?63,000-crore deal for 26 Rafale-M jets on April 28  The Hindu

France creates platform to attract US and other disaffected researchers - Science|BusinessFrance creates platform to attract US and other disaffected researchers  Science|Business

Indian Ocean Chikungunya Outbreak Accelerates on France's Mayotte - Vax-Before-TravelIndian Ocean Chikungunya Outbreak Accelerates on France's Mayotte  Vax-Before-Travel

India, France to ink Rafale M Fighter jets deal on Monday - The Economic TimesIndia, France to ink Rafale M Fighter jets deal on Monday  The Economic Times

India To Sign Rs 63,000 Cr Deal With France For Rafale Fighter Jets On Monday: Report - BW BusinessworldIndia To Sign Rs 63,000 Cr Deal With France For Rafale Fighter Jets On Monday: Report  BW Businessworld

France releases second WTO fund instalment for trade support - Fibre2FashionFrance releases second WTO fund instalment for trade support  Fibre2Fashion

French police hunt suspected killer of Muslim worshipper inside mosque - France 24French police hunt suspected killer of Muslim worshipper inside mosque  France 24

Marine Rafale deal on Monday: Defence minister's trip cancelled but India, France to ink $6.6 bn pact - FirstpostMarine Rafale deal on Monday: Defence minister's trip cancelled but India, France to ink $6.6 bn pact  Firstpost

Turkey Joins Mexico, Brazil, UK, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, India, and France in Australia’s New Travel Alert: What You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldTurkey Joins Mexico, Brazil, UK, Saudi Arabia, Cyprus, India, and France in Australia’s New Travel Alert: What You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Women's Six Nations - England vs France LIVE! (4.45pm kick-off) - Sky SportsWomen's Six Nations - England vs France LIVE! (4.45pm kick-off)  Sky Sports

2025 Press Releases - France gives EUR 1.9 million to build capacity in developing economies, LDCs - Press/976 - World Trade Organization2025 Press Releases - France gives EUR 1.9 million to build capacity in developing economies, LDCs - Press/976  World Trade Organization

Occitanie Region Becomes First in France to Partner with Morocco’s Dakhla - Morocco World NewsOccitanie Region Becomes First in France to Partner with Morocco’s Dakhla  Morocco World News

England seek seventh heaven in Six Nations slam decider with France - The GuardianEngland seek seventh heaven in Six Nations slam decider with France  The Guardian

Women's Six Nations 2025: England's key battles to secure Grand Slam - BBCWomen's Six Nations 2025: England's key battles to secure Grand Slam  BBC

France to seek protection from Chinese steel imports after ArcelorMittal job cuts - ReutersFrance to seek protection from Chinese steel imports after ArcelorMittal job cuts  Reuters

France stands firmly with India: Macron - newstodaynet.comFrance stands firmly with India: Macron  newstodaynet.com

Student kills one and injures three in stabbing at French high school - France 24Student kills one and injures three in stabbing at French high school  France 24

Women's Six Nations: England boss John Mitchell says Red Roses haven't 'experimented' but planned for future - Sky SportsWomen's Six Nations: England boss John Mitchell says Red Roses haven't 'experimented' but planned for future  Sky Sports

"Barbaric": From France, Italy To China- World Leaders Condemn J&K Attack - NDTV"Barbaric": From France, Italy To China- World Leaders Condemn J&K Attack  NDTV

Canada, France, UK, Australia, Germany, Norway, Ireland, and Netherlands Slash Travel to the US as Political Turmoil and Economic Pressures Trigger Airline Recession and Domestic Tourism Cutbacks: New Report You Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldCanada, France, UK, Australia, Germany, Norway, Ireland, and Netherlands Slash Travel to the US as Political Turmoil and Economic Pressures Trigger Airline Recession and Domestic Tourism Cutbacks: New Report You Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

Do you know that France is the only country with declining obesity? Here's what we can learn from the Fre - Times of IndiaDo you know that France is the only country with declining obesity? Here's what we can learn from the Fre  Times of India

India orders Pakistani citizens to leave, Islamabad closes border after Kashmir attack - France 24India orders Pakistani citizens to leave, Islamabad closes border after Kashmir attack  France 24

War in Ukraine shifts France's weapons industry into high gear - RFIWar in Ukraine shifts France's weapons industry into high gear  RFI

France and Madagascar wrangle over sovereignty of Scattered Islands - RFIFrance and Madagascar wrangle over sovereignty of Scattered Islands  RFI

France reaffirms the central role of the UN in the transition phase of Syria - France ONUFrance reaffirms the central role of the UN in the transition phase of Syria  France ONU

SDS vs ACS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 27 ECS T10 France 2025 - Cricket AddictorSDS vs ACS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 27 ECS T10 France 2025  Cricket Addictor

Women's Six Nations: France face their nemesis in the 'final' - Le Monde.frWomen's Six Nations: France face their nemesis in the 'final'  Le Monde.fr

UN urges India and Pakistan to show ‘maximum restraint’ following Kashmir attack - France 24UN urges India and Pakistan to show ‘maximum restraint’ following Kashmir attack  France 24

France extends ‘nuclear umbrella' to allies as Rafales exercise across Europe - JanesFrance extends ‘nuclear umbrella' to allies as Rafales exercise across Europe  Janes

Red Roses hang on to beat France and secure Grand Slam – latest reaction - The TelegraphRed Roses hang on to beat France and secure Grand Slam – latest reaction  The Telegraph

CSS vs DRX Dream11 Prediction Today Match 28 ECS T10 France 2025 - Cricket AddictorCSS vs DRX Dream11 Prediction Today Match 28 ECS T10 France 2025  Cricket Addictor

India, UK, and France can be the new climate leaders - Hindustan TimesIndia, UK, and France can be the new climate leaders  Hindustan Times

Spain, Italy, France, And Portugal To Witness Unprecedented Protests As Locals Push Back Against Rising Rents And Influx Of Tourists - Travel And Tour WorldSpain, Italy, France, And Portugal To Witness Unprecedented Protests As Locals Push Back Against Rising Rents And Influx Of Tourists  Travel And Tour World

64k crore deal for 26 Rafale-M jets to be inked with France on Monday - MSN64k crore deal for 26 Rafale-M jets to be inked with France on Monday  MSN

121 metre long cake gives a taste for records - France 24121 metre long cake gives a taste for records  France 24

Ukraine peace talks in London downgraded after US, France, Germany cancel attendance: What it means for Kyiv? - The Indian ExpressUkraine peace talks in London downgraded after US, France, Germany cancel attendance: What it means for Kyiv?  The Indian Express

Who will Win CSPT Sarcelles vs Dreux? Match Prediction – ECS T10 France 2025 - uccricket.liveWho will Win CSPT Sarcelles vs Dreux? Match Prediction – ECS T10 France 2025  uccricket.live

PFS vs ACS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 30 ECS T10 France 2025 - Cricket AddictorPFS vs ACS Dream11 Prediction Today Match 30 ECS T10 France 2025  Cricket Addictor

France sets new record with 121-meter long strawberry cake in Argenteuil - India TodayFrance sets new record with 121-meter long strawberry cake in Argenteuil  India Today

Hamas is open to freeing hostages, five-year truce in Gaza, official says - France 24Hamas is open to freeing hostages, five-year truce in Gaza, official says  France 24

SDS vs UIFE Dream11 Prediction Today Match 29 ECS T10 France 2025 - Cricket AddictorSDS vs UIFE Dream11 Prediction Today Match 29 ECS T10 France 2025  Cricket Addictor

Iran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations - ReutersIran, France signal readiness for nuclear talks amid US negotiations  Reuters

France is a far healthier country than America - The EconomistFrance is a far healthier country than America  The Economist

India, France to sign their largest ever deal for Rafale-Marine fighter jets on April 28 - The Economic TimesIndia, France to sign their largest ever deal for Rafale-Marine fighter jets on April 28  The Economic Times

Inside France: Sensitive politicians, potholes and a papal controversy - The Local FranceInside France: Sensitive politicians, potholes and a papal controversy  The Local France

Who will Win UIF Evry vs Dreux? Match Prediction – ECS T10 France 2025 - uccricket.liveWho will Win UIF Evry vs Dreux? Match Prediction – ECS T10 France 2025  uccricket.live

Women's Six Nations: England seal title with win over France - ESPNWomen's Six Nations: England seal title with win over France  ESPN

Germany, France, Britain call on Israel to allow aid into Gaza - ReutersGermany, France, Britain call on Israel to allow aid into Gaza  Reuters

Ukrainian bank reports seizure of Russian property in France - Global Arbitration ReviewUkrainian bank reports seizure of Russian property in France  Global Arbitration Review

Macron announces €3 billion plan to 'rebuild' cyclone-hit Mayotte - France 24Macron announces €3 billion plan to 'rebuild' cyclone-hit Mayotte  France 24

India and France Set to Finalise ?63,000-Crore Deal for 26 Rafale-M Jets on April 28 - Hello VizagIndia and France Set to Finalise ?63,000-Crore Deal for 26 Rafale-M Jets on April 28  Hello Vizag

Big blow to DRDO as France refuses to buy India's... will also make US' 'HIMARS'..., this move to... - India.ComBig blow to DRDO as France refuses to buy India's... will also make US' 'HIMARS'..., this move to...  India.Com

GAME DAY: Scotland v Ireland & England v France (R5) - Six Nations RugbyGAME DAY: Scotland v Ireland & England v France (R5)  Six Nations Rugby

France seeks to create a China-EU duo to offset US withdrawal - energynewsFrance seeks to create a China-EU duo to offset US withdrawal  energynews

Student kills classmate in France knife attack in Nantes - France 24Student kills classmate in France knife attack in Nantes  France 24

MATCH REPORT: England 43-42 France | 2025 Guinness Women's Six Nations - Guinness Women's Six Nations - Six Nations RugbyMATCH REPORT: England 43-42 France | 2025 Guinness Women's Six Nations - Guinness Women's Six Nations  Six Nations Rugby

Muslim Man Murdered, Stabbed Over 40 Times in Mosque in France - Morocco World NewsMuslim Man Murdered, Stabbed Over 40 Times in Mosque in France  Morocco World News

Pahalgam Terror Attack: Palestine, France, UK and other world leaders stand with India - Mid-dayPahalgam Terror Attack: Palestine, France, UK and other world leaders stand with India  Mid-day

France floats resurrecting doomed EU-US trade deal it used to oppose - politico.euFrance floats resurrecting doomed EU-US trade deal it used to oppose  politico.eu

Pope Francis laid to rest in private burial at St. Mary Major Basilica - France 24Pope Francis laid to rest in private burial at St. Mary Major Basilica  France 24

‘Triangle of power’ : Madagascar wants control over the Scattered Islands. France says no - France 24‘Triangle of power’ : Madagascar wants control over the Scattered Islands. France says no  France 24

Argentina mourns homegrown Pope Francis - France 24Argentina mourns homegrown Pope Francis  France 24

Women's Six Nations: England's Red Roses edge France 43-42 to win title and historic Grand Slam at Allianz Stadium - Sky SportsWomen's Six Nations: England's Red Roses edge France 43-42 to win title and historic Grand Slam at Allianz Stadium  Sky Sports

Air France 787 Paris-Montreal Declares Emergency - AviationSource NewsAir France 787 Paris-Montreal Declares Emergency  AviationSource News

French minister reports #SkinnyTok to regulator over anorexia concerns | France - The GuardianFrench minister reports #SkinnyTok to regulator over anorexia concerns | France  The Guardian

European rights court finds France failed to protect child victims of sexual assault - JURIST Legal NewsEuropean rights court finds France failed to protect child victims of sexual assault  JURIST Legal News

England play down World Cup fears as Kildunne ruled out of France decider - The GuardianEngland play down World Cup fears as Kildunne ruled out of France decider  The Guardian

France to end registration fee exemption for electric cars - electrive.comFrance to end registration fee exemption for electric cars  electrive.com

Macron says France could recognise a Palestinian state 'in June' - France 24Macron says France could recognise a Palestinian state 'in June'  France 24

French PM under pressure after daughter reveals she was abused at school - France 24French PM under pressure after daughter reveals she was abused at school  France 24

Macron pitches France as India's European trade gateway - DWMacron pitches France as India's European trade gateway  DW

'Intolerable': UK, France, Germany slam Israel’s over 50-day block on Gaza aid - Anadolu Ajansi'Intolerable': UK, France, Germany slam Israel’s over 50-day block on Gaza aid  Anadolu Ajansi

Creator Compass: France - Hello PartnerCreator Compass: France  Hello Partner

No room to stay: France's shrinking space for Ukrainian refugees - Euronews.comNo room to stay: France's shrinking space for Ukrainian refugees  Euronews.com

ECHR condemns France for failure to protect girls who reported rape - Euronews.comECHR condemns France for failure to protect girls who reported rape  Euronews.com

France 'working with Israel' to 'voluntarily evacuate' Gazans - The New ArabFrance 'working with Israel' to 'voluntarily evacuate' Gazans  The New Arab

Macron, Zelensky, Trump among world leaders to attend pope's funeral on Saturday - France 24Macron, Zelensky, Trump among world leaders to attend pope's funeral on Saturday  France 24

UIFE vs DRX Dream11 Prediction Today Match 26 ECS T10 France 2025 - Cricket AddictorUIFE vs DRX Dream11 Prediction Today Match 26 ECS T10 France 2025  Cricket Addictor

‘Choose Europe!’: Macron invites scientists to work in France amid US funding cuts - France 24‘Choose Europe!’: Macron invites scientists to work in France amid US funding cuts  France 24

China-France joint satellite SVOM releases first batch of findings, a milestone for high-level, in-depth intl space co-op - Global TimesChina-France joint satellite SVOM releases first batch of findings, a milestone for high-level, in-depth intl space co-op  Global Times

UK and France in talks over migrant returns deal - BBCUK and France in talks over migrant returns deal  BBC

France can and must do more than recognising Palestinian statehood - Al JazeeraFrance can and must do more than recognising Palestinian statehood  Al Jazeera

DAS Solar plans 3 GW solar module factory in France - pv magazine InternationalDAS Solar plans 3 GW solar module factory in France  pv magazine International

Can France and Germany’s new love-fest survive their lingering differences? - politico.euCan France and Germany’s new love-fest survive their lingering differences?  politico.eu

France says Tunisian political dissidents did not receive fair trial - ReutersFrance says Tunisian political dissidents did not receive fair trial  Reuters

From Football to Combat Sport - Former Manchester United And France Star Set For MMA Debut With PFL - myKhelFrom Football to Combat Sport - Former Manchester United And France Star Set For MMA Debut With PFL  myKhel

France Begins Pégase 25 Deployment to Sweden in Forward ‘Power Projection Operation’ - The AviationistFrance Begins Pégase 25 Deployment to Sweden in Forward ‘Power Projection Operation’  The Aviationist

England Set to Join Mexico, US, Canada, Barbados, France, Japan, Spain, and Dominican Republic in Rolling Out a New Wave of Tourist Taxes: What Travelers Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldEngland Set to Join Mexico, US, Canada, Barbados, France, Japan, Spain, and Dominican Republic in Rolling Out a New Wave of Tourist Taxes: What Travelers Need to Know  Travel And Tour World