France confirms first human infection of Shamonda livestock virus
2026-10-23
French health officials on Thursday confirmed that they had detected the Shamonda virus in a human — who died earlyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s IUSF condemns crackdown on student protests in France
2026-10-22
Sri Lanka’s Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) has condemned the alleged suppression of student and public protests in France, calling forContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Ambassador meets French President Macron, discusses strengthening bilateral ties
2026-10-07
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to France Sugeeshwara Gunaratna met French President Emmanuel Macron at the Élysée Palace after presenting his LettersContinue Reading
Radiation link in flight attendant’s breast cancer, French court finds
2026-08-26
A French court has for the first time recognised cosmic radiation as a factor in the breast cancer of aContinue Reading
France becomes the first EU country to ban social media for children
2026-07-22
French lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban social media use for children under the age of 15, making it the firstContinue Reading
France’s parliament passes assisted dying law
2026-07-16
France’s parliament on Wednesday approved a bill to allow assisted dying for terminally ill adults. The law would allow anContinue Reading
FIFA World Cup 2026: France coach Didier Deschamps hits out at referee after semi-final loss
2026-07-15
France head coach Didier Deschamps was far from pleased with some of the refereeing decisions during his team’s loss toContinue Reading
France reports first case of Ebola
2026-06-24
A doctor returning from a humanitarian mission in Congo has tested positive for Ebola, the country’s first case of theContinue Reading
Sri Lankan-origin Athithiya Anantharajah appointed Deputy Mayor in France
2026-03-30
Athithiya Anantharajah, a 25‑year‑old of Sri Lankan origin, has been appointed Maire Adjoint (Deputy Mayor) of Pontault‑Combault, a municipalityContinue Reading
Canada, France warn Israel against occupying Southern Lebanon
2026-03-25
Canada has said that it “strongly condemns” Israel’s plans to occupy southern Lebanon and warned that Lebanese sovereignty and territorialContinue Reading
France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
2026-01-27
France’s Lower House passed a Bill banning social media for those under 15, a move championed by President EmmanuelContinue Reading
Mano urges France to address discrimination against Malaiyaha Sri Lankans
2026-01-20
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader MP Mano Ganesan met French Ambassador to Sri Lanka Rémi Lambert at his residence, accompaniedContinue Reading
Two French cable ships to be built in Sri Lanka
2025-11-07
The Embassy of France in Colombo says two French cable ships are to be built in Sri Lanka for theContinue Reading
Six more countries to formally recognise Palestinian statehood
2025-09-23
The leaders of six countries, including France, have moved to recognise Palestinian statehood at a high-level summit ahead of theContinue Reading
French President says France will recognise Palestine as a state
2025-07-25
French President Emmanuel Macron announced that France will recognise Palestine as a state, amid snowballing global anger over people starvingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka & France sign bilateral agreement on debt restructuring
2025-06-17
The signing of the bilateral agreement between Sri Lanka and France regarding the external debt restructuring process took place yesterday,Continue Reading
France mulls social media ban for under-15s after fatal school stabbing
2025-06-13
French authorities have announced plans to ban social media for under-15s and the sale of knives to minors after theContinue Reading
France reiterates support for India as permanent member of UN Security Council
2025-04-03
Emmanuel Bonne, who is the diplomatic advisor to French President Macron, praised the excellent cooperation with India at the UnitedContinue Reading