France Deploys 70,000 Police As Protests Turn Violent

By BPN News Desk October 25, 2026

International

France deployed up to 70,000 police and security personnel on Saturday, October 24, as hundreds of thousands of demonstrators took to the streets over rising living costs, education funding and wages. Although most demonstrations remained peaceful, clashes broke out in Paris and several other

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France President Macron Praises India Digital Systems At AI Summit

By BPN News Desk February 19, 2026

France President Emmanuel Macron praised digital public infrastructure of India at the AI Impact Summit, saying the country has created technology systems at population scale that few others have achieved. Macron On India Digital Infrastructure Macron highlighted India’s large-scale platforms used for identity verification, payments and public services, noting they

International

Russia Criticizes Macron’s Proposal to Extend France’s Nuclear Deterrence to Europe

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

Russian officials have condemned French President Emmanuel Macron's suggestion to use France's nuclear arsenal to protect European allies, labeling the move as provocative and a potential escalation of tensions.

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Macron Proposes Extending France’s Nuclear Deterrence to Protect European Allies

By BPN News Desk March 7, 2025

French President Emmanuel Macron suggests extending France's nuclear deterrence to safeguard European allies against Russian aggression, emphasizing Europe's need for strategic autonomy and increased defense capabilities.