Nearly two dozen women have accused Patrick Bruel of sexual violence dating back to the 1990s. A judge has now formally charged him with rape, attempted rape, sexual assault, and sexual harassment.
France and several European nations have taken diplomatic action against Israeli National Security Minister Itamar Ben-Gvir after videos showed him mocking detained Gaza flotilla activists.
It is about three and a half decades since Satyajit Ray (1921-1992) has left us. The appeal of the large body of his films remains undimmed in his native Bengal and in countries as different as US, France, and Iran.
One of India’s most influential leaders, YB Chavan, had variously held important positions like that of the Defence Minister, Home Minister, Finance Minister, External Affairs Minister, and also the Chief Minister of Maharashtra.
Back-to-back attacks on UNIFIL troops in southern Lebanon leave multiple peacekeepers dead and injured, prompting India’s response and fresh diplomatic pressure at the United Nations.
French President Emmanuel Macron’s efforts to break the political deadlock in France have taken on a sense of urgency as he narrows down his search for a new Prime Minister.
Earlier in the day, India's Ravi Rongali missed out on a medal after finishing fifth in the men's shot put F40 final with a personal best effort of 10.63m at Stade de France.
On 6 August, when the world’s eyes were on the growing violence in Bangladesh, Ukraine launched an offensive into the Kursk region of Russia. Ten thousand Ukrainian troops entered Kursk without encountering any resistance.
The Sri Lankan Cabinet on Tuesday gave its approval to the setting up of a Regional Centre for Maritime Studies in collaboration with France.
China, on the other hand, slipped to second with 19 gold, 15 silver and 11 bronze medals for a total of 45 medals.
