Tag: France

Millions Across Europe Marvel at Rare Solar Eclipse

Global Sharya Christiana -
Throughout Europe, millions of people gathered together to witness the rare solar eclipse that took place on Wednesday. The...

How a “Climate-Friendly” Refrigerant in Car ACs Is Fueling Forever Chemical Pollution in Europe

Environment Senuri Vithanage -
A newer 'climate-friendly' refrigerant, that refrigerant intended to benefit the planet, to help the planet, may be causing a...

India’s new 1,000-Kg Gandhi tribute set to make history in France!

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P -
India (Commonwealth Union)_ A grand bronze statue of Mahatma Gandhi, created in Puducherry (a former French colony in South...

Britain states 40 countries discuss reopening the Strait of Hormuz

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
On Thursday, 2 April ’26, nearly 40 countries discussed joint action to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Britain also...

This Sri Lankan-origin teen’s political victory is turning heads across France!

Commonwealth Diaspora Sarojini P -
Sri Lanka (Commonwealth Union)_ A French student of Sri Lankan origin has taken an unusual step into public life...

Australia, UK, France & 14 Others Condemn Hezbollah and Israeli Violence in Lebanon: Urge Urgent De-Escalation and US-Brokered Direct Negotiations for Lasting Security

Global Roshan Abayasekara -
A statement on Lebanon by the foreign ministers of Australia, Belgium, Croatia, Cyprus, Denmark, Finland, France, Greece, Iceland, Luxembourg,...
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Arctic Geopolitics Intensify as Canada and France Establish Nuuk Consulates to Back Denmark

Canada and Caribbean Roshan Abayasekara -
Both Canada & France commenced consulates in Greenland’s capital, Nuuk, on Friday, 6 February ’26. It was a show...

Cutting Salt in Regular Foods May Reduce Heart Risks

Healthcare Senuri Vithanage -
Cutting down salt in everyday foods like bread, packaged meals, and takeout could prevent many heart attacks, strokes, and...

Record Tourism Growth Across Europe in 2025: France Drives Visitor Spending Boom

Europe Roshan Abayasekara -
France, besides Spain, joined the UK, Malta, Cyprus, Portugal, Hungary, and some other destinations to lead tourism growth. This...

Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions

Faiths Ruwanthi Abeyakoon -
Today, the church celebrates the feast of Saint Andrew Dung-Lac and Companions. Although one man, a priest gives his...

India’s Thota Dharani honored with prestigious award by the French government!

Entertainment Sarojini P -
Chennai (Commonwealth Union)_ Renowned Indian art director and Padma Shri awardee Thota Tharani has been conferred with France’s prestigious...

Saint Who Set Captives Free: Legacy of Saint Leonard of Noblac

Faiths Ruwanthi Abeyakoon -
Saint Leonard, patron saint for captives, childbirth, imprisoned people, locksmiths, prisoners of war, women in labor, was born in...

A French Court Just Backed Rumble — Is This a Turning Point for Digital Freedom?

Global Dana de Silva -
In a legal victory for digital free speech, the Canadian-founded video-sharing platform Rumble has regained full accessibility in France...

Will France’s Anger Over Austerity Spark a Nationwide Shutdown?

Global Ishini Dabare -
France witnessed another wave of nationwide unrest on Thursday as protesters filled the streets of more than 200 towns...

Fit for a Queen: Inside the V&A’s Lavish Marie Antoinette Exhibition

Fashion & Beauty Dana de Silva -
The Victoria & Albert Museum’s new exhibition, Marie Antoinette Style, is the UK’s first-ever showcase wholly devoted to the...

Sharif’s support for Trump’s Gaza Peace Plan triggers backlash in Pakistan! Here’s why?

Asia Sarojini P -
Pakistan (Commonwealth Union)_ Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif's open support for US President Donald Trump's proposed peace plan for Gaza...