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Indian-Origin CEO Hits BlackRock With "Breathtaking" $500-Million Fraud
BlackRock's private-credit investing arm and several major lenders are scrambling to recover more than $500 million lost in a loan fraud allegedly orchestrated by Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt.
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Armed Robbers Break Into Gold Lab In Lyon In Another French Daytime Heist
Six people armed with military-grade weapons used explosives to break into a gold refining laboratory in Lyon on Thursday, slightly injuring five employees in France's latest high-profile daytime heist.
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French Lawmakers to Review Proposal to Ban CBDC, Support Bitcoin Reserve and Crypto Oversight
France’s lawmakers are set to debate a motion that seeks to block the European Central Bank’s digital euro proposal and create a national Bitcoin reserve. The initiative, led by Éric Ciotti and UDR members, aims to safeguard privacy, encourage euro-pegged stablecoins, and tighten oversight under MiCA regulations.
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French PM Sebastien Lecornu Tables 2026 Draft Budget. What's In It
French lawmakers on Monday begin reviewing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's 2026 budget, which aims to tighten public finances by over 30 billion euros ($35 billion) - roughly 1% of GDP.
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"Turn Fast Food Into Slow Food" - Internet Reacts To Etiquette Coach's Method To Eat French Fries
British etiquette coach William Hanson has gone viral again for his advice on the 'right' way to eat French fries in a formal dining setting. Foodies had a lot to say about it.
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'Will Write A Book': Ex-French President Sarkozy 'Not Afraid' Of Jail Term
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, set to start a five-year prison sentence on Tuesday after being convicted of attempting to raise campaign funds from Libya in 2007, said he is not afraid of going to jail, La Tribune Dimanche reported.
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Watch: Auto Driver In Jaipur Speaks Fluent French With Foreign Tourist, Impresses Internet
The tuk-tuk driver in Jaipur apparently learned the language through conversations with tourists from France, Switzerland, and Canada. Many people praised his skills.
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France's Marseille Offers Gourmet Dining For Only One Euro. Details Here
Marseille, a vibrant French city, is home to numerous restaurants that serve exquisite dishes at budget-friendly prices.
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Video: Donald Trump And Emmanuel Macron's Viral 'Arm Wrestling' Moment In Egypt
US President Donald Trump and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron brought back their notoriously long, bizarre handshake to the red carpet at the Gaza peace summit in Egypt.
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France's Macron Ignores Calls For Resignation: "My Mandate Is To Serve"
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he would continue to serve to ensure stability in the country, ignoring repeated calls by the opposition for him to resign amid France's worst political crisis in decades.
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UPI Adoption In France Drives 40% Surge In Indian Tourists: French Firm
Growing adoption of India's UPI in France has led to a significant increase in the number of Indian tourists visiting the country, according to Christophe Mariette, Chairman of Lyra Network.
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'Never Gave Consent': France's Gisele Pelicot To Man Who Denies Raping Her
Gisele Pelicot, who became a feminist hero in a mass rape trial last year, testified in court, telling the one man who still denies raping her that she "never" gave him her consent.
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TikTok Star Aurelien Fontenoy Hops Up Eiffel Tower On Cycle In 12 Minutes, Sets World Record
A French cyclist and social media influencer has set a new world record, cycling up the Eiffel Tower's 686 steps in 12 minutes and 30 seconds.
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"Reminiscent Of Our Pani Puris" - Harsh Goenka Shares Recipe For A Favourite Potato Snack
Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, often posts about his love for food on social media. He recently shared a recipe for one of his favourite treats in London or Paris.
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Why France's New Government Under PM Sebastien Lecornu Might Not Last Long
France's new premier named a government Sunday, bringing back ex-finance minister Bruno Le Maire to serve at the defense ministry, where he'll help oversee French military support for Ukraine and address threats to European security posed by Russia.
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Indian-Origin CEO Hits BlackRock With "Breathtaking" $500-Million Fraud
BlackRock's private-credit investing arm and several major lenders are scrambling to recover more than $500 million lost in a loan fraud allegedly orchestrated by Indian-origin telecom executive Bankim Brahmbhatt.
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Armed Robbers Break Into Gold Lab In Lyon In Another French Daytime Heist
Six people armed with military-grade weapons used explosives to break into a gold refining laboratory in Lyon on Thursday, slightly injuring five employees in France's latest high-profile daytime heist.
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French Lawmakers to Review Proposal to Ban CBDC, Support Bitcoin Reserve and Crypto Oversight
France’s lawmakers are set to debate a motion that seeks to block the European Central Bank’s digital euro proposal and create a national Bitcoin reserve. The initiative, led by Éric Ciotti and UDR members, aims to safeguard privacy, encourage euro-pegged stablecoins, and tighten oversight under MiCA regulations.
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French PM Sebastien Lecornu Tables 2026 Draft Budget. What's In It
French lawmakers on Monday begin reviewing Prime Minister Sebastien Lecornu's 2026 budget, which aims to tighten public finances by over 30 billion euros ($35 billion) - roughly 1% of GDP.
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"Turn Fast Food Into Slow Food" - Internet Reacts To Etiquette Coach's Method To Eat French Fries
British etiquette coach William Hanson has gone viral again for his advice on the 'right' way to eat French fries in a formal dining setting. Foodies had a lot to say about it.
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'Will Write A Book': Ex-French President Sarkozy 'Not Afraid' Of Jail Term
Former French president Nicolas Sarkozy, set to start a five-year prison sentence on Tuesday after being convicted of attempting to raise campaign funds from Libya in 2007, said he is not afraid of going to jail, La Tribune Dimanche reported.
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Watch: Auto Driver In Jaipur Speaks Fluent French With Foreign Tourist, Impresses Internet
The tuk-tuk driver in Jaipur apparently learned the language through conversations with tourists from France, Switzerland, and Canada. Many people praised his skills.
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France's Marseille Offers Gourmet Dining For Only One Euro. Details Here
Marseille, a vibrant French city, is home to numerous restaurants that serve exquisite dishes at budget-friendly prices.
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Video: Donald Trump And Emmanuel Macron's Viral 'Arm Wrestling' Moment In Egypt
US President Donald Trump and his French counterpart Emmanuel Macron brought back their notoriously long, bizarre handshake to the red carpet at the Gaza peace summit in Egypt.
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France's Macron Ignores Calls For Resignation: "My Mandate Is To Serve"
French President Emmanuel Macron said on Monday he would continue to serve to ensure stability in the country, ignoring repeated calls by the opposition for him to resign amid France's worst political crisis in decades.
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UPI Adoption In France Drives 40% Surge In Indian Tourists: French Firm
Growing adoption of India's UPI in France has led to a significant increase in the number of Indian tourists visiting the country, according to Christophe Mariette, Chairman of Lyra Network.
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'Never Gave Consent': France's Gisele Pelicot To Man Who Denies Raping Her
Gisele Pelicot, who became a feminist hero in a mass rape trial last year, testified in court, telling the one man who still denies raping her that she "never" gave him her consent.
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TikTok Star Aurelien Fontenoy Hops Up Eiffel Tower On Cycle In 12 Minutes, Sets World Record
A French cyclist and social media influencer has set a new world record, cycling up the Eiffel Tower's 686 steps in 12 minutes and 30 seconds.
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"Reminiscent Of Our Pani Puris" - Harsh Goenka Shares Recipe For A Favourite Potato Snack
Harsh Goenka, Chairman of RPG Enterprises, often posts about his love for food on social media. He recently shared a recipe for one of his favourite treats in London or Paris.
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Why France's New Government Under PM Sebastien Lecornu Might Not Last Long
France's new premier named a government Sunday, bringing back ex-finance minister Bruno Le Maire to serve at the defense ministry, where he'll help oversee French military support for Ukraine and address threats to European security posed by Russia.
