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French pro-Israel activist warns Jerusalem is losing global narrative
French pro-Israel activist Simon Moss has launched a scathing critique of Israel’s public diplomacy strategy, accusing the government of abandoning the global battle for public opinion. “I’m deeply frustrated with Israel’s PR strategy — or rather,...

First Caracal helicopters land in French Guiana bringing new capability to jungle operations
According to information published by the French Army on August 12, 2025, the French Guiana Armed Forces have taken delivery of their first two H225M Caracal helicopters, marking a decisive step in the long-awaited renewal of rotary-wing...

France: Court Bans Eugenic Experimentation on Down Syndrome Embryos
This decision puts an end to the DEVIT (Ethical Diagnosis of Individual and Transgenerational Variations) project – barring appeals to the Council of State – which attempted to introduce into clinical practice a eugenic technique explicitly...

France suspends Gaza evacuation program after it admits student accused of sharing antisemitic posts
France is suspending its effort to evacuate some Gazans after a woman who came to the country through the program was accused of making antisemitic comments online. Nour Attaalah, 25, arrived in France on July 11 after getting a scholarship to...

Tech taught: 8 edtech start-ups worth watching
From literacy tools to mobile microlearning, we have put together a list of edtech start-ups worth learning about. Technology has had an impact on nearly every conceivable sector of society, and education is certainly no exception. The classroom...
Gene Editing Market Size, Share, Growth, and Forecasts 2021-2024 & 2025-2033 | Focus on CRISPR-Cas9 (CRISPR), TALEN, ZFN (Zinc Finger), and Antisense - ResearchAndMarkets.com
DUBLIN--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Aug 15, 2025-- The "Gene Editing Market Size, Share, Growth, and Forecasts 2025-2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global gene editing market size was valued at USD 6 billion in 2024 and...

Is mineral water ‘natural’ if it’s filtered? The debate gripping France today has raged since the 18th-century
A year ago, French newspaper Le Monde and Radio France broke a scandal in big water – Perrier was filtering its product. The filtering began due to worries about water contamination linked to climate change and pollution of spring sources. It was...

Antibody Drug Conjugates Market Analysis Report 2025 Adcs Set For Growth Amid Regulatory Evolutions And Technological Advances
(MENAFN- GlobeNewsWire - Nasdaq) The Antibody Drug Conjugates Market presents opportunities in developing novel ADC platforms, expanding into new cancer types, and leveraging biomarker-driven patient selection. Growth is driven by increasing...

Mechanical Engineers and Certified Plant Mechanics Licensure Exams
MANILA, Philippines — The Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) announces that 1,554 out of 3,808 passed the Mechanical Engineers Licensure Examination and 84 out of 159 passed the Certified Plant Mechanics Computer-Based Licensure Examination...

Independence Day 2025 Wishes: Emmanuel Macron Greets ‘Friend’ PM Narendra Modi on I-Day, Says ‘India-France Strategic Partnership To Deepen Towards 2047’
Paris, August 15: French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday congratulated "friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the country's 79th Independence Day, hoping that the strategic partnership between both countries will...

Seine River in Paris Now Swimmable: Fascinating Facts You Should Know
TEMPO.CO, Jakarta - Residents and tourists can finally legally swim in the Seine River in Paris, France. Since Saturday, July 5, 2025, the government has started opening three designated swimming areas. These locations are situated along the banks...

Macron Greets 'Friend' PM Modi On I-Day, Says India-France Strategic Partnership To Deepen Towards 2047
(MENAFN- IANS) Paris, Aug 15 (IANS) French President Emmanuel Macron on Friday congratulated "friend" Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the people of India on the country's 79th Independence Day, hoping that the strategic partnership between both...

This Pacific Northwest delicacy is one-of-a-kind. Now it has a name — and science — to back it
The rich, earthy mushroom known for adding a sublime finishing touch to a dollop of whipped cream, a bubbling dish of fondue or a steaming plate of pasta just got a little fancier. The Oregon black truffle — which can fetch up to $800 a pound — is...

Singapore is the fastest growing tech ecosystem worldwide
Global investment in artificial intelligence surged past $120 billion during the last year, signaling a major shift in where the future of tech is headed. With more countries competing to lead in innovation, TRG DataCenters set out to identify...

Heatwaves: What help is available in France to keep home cool?
Heatwaves are becoming more frequent in France, leading to people researching how best to adapt their homes – and if help is available. This June was the second-hottest on record in France after 2003, when a heatwave killed almost 15,000 people....

French dictionary sparks controversy over the true meaning of Congo’s iconic banana leaf dish, ‘liboke’
KINSHASA (DR Congo), Aug 15 — Diners flock to the terrace of Mother Antho Aembe’s restaurant in downtown Kinshasa to enjoy “liboke”, blissfully unaware of the linguistic brouhaha surrounding the Democratic Republic of Congo’s national dish. Made...

Helicopter crash: French Envoy commiserates with Ghana, describes incident as ‘big loss’
Jules Armand Aniambossou, the French Ambassador to Ghana, has commiserated with the Government and people of Ghana over the August 6 military helicopter crash. He described the tragedy as not only a big loss to Ghana but also a loss to France due...

All about Candace Owens, the controversial political commentator being sued by French President Macron
American conservative commentator Candace Owens, known for her provocative political rhetoric online, is at the centre of a defamation lawsuit brought on by French President Emmanuel Macron and his wife Brigitte.The Macrons sued Owens last month...

French former minister of European affairs targeted over ‘racist remarks’
Noëlle Lenoir, the former Minister of European Affairs, has got into trouble over remarks about Algerian people she made on the French TV Channel CNews. She is the target of a complaint by the left-wing NGO SOS Racisme for what she said. Lenoir...

Scientists Are Secretly Testing Unthinkable Technologies... Years Before They Exist
Here’s what you’ll learn when you read this story: It sounds fictional, but the “science fiction science” or “sci-fi-sci” method is meant to predict the effects of real upcoming technologies on society before things take a dystopian turn....