The game was already mired in controversy due to a recent racism scandal. Argentinian players were caught on video singing an offensive song about French players of African heritage.

In a dramatic turn of events, France's high-speed TGV rail network was struck by a series of "malicious acts," including arson attacks, just hours before the grand opening of the Paris Olympics 2024. These coordinated acts of sabotage aimed to disrupt travel across some of the country’s busiest rail lines, casting a shadow over the highly anticipated Games.

The announcement came as part of France's annual "Choose France" event, where several prominent companies pledged substantial investments in the country. Alongside Amazon, firms like GSK and Accenture also committed to significant financial injections.

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has launched a scathing attack on the AUKUS trilateral security partnership, accusing Western powers of fueling division and escalating nuclear proliferation risks in the South Pacific region.

The French clothing market has been inundated with inexpensive imported garments, leading to the bankruptcy of several domestic brands. 

The announcement from Jinping comes as Macron's visit to India coincided with the celebration of the 60th anniversary of diplomatic relations between China and France.

A joint statement issued late on Friday night said the two leaders called for upholding the freedom of navigation in the Red Sea and underlined the need for respecting the international law of the sea.

Macron will be the Chief Guest at the Republic Day celebrations on kartavya path in New Delhi.

32-year-old Gabriel Attal is poised to assume the role of France's next prime minister in a bid by Emmanuel Macron to rejuvenate his presidency through a cabinet overhaul.

France has set up an exclusive country pavilion at the third edition of the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet, a two-day event from January 7, which is aimed at fostering economic ties with India, an official release on Saturday said.

These 25 passengers were not on the flight carrying 276 mostly Indian passengers which took off for Mumbai on Monday afternoon after four days of being held at Ch lons-Vatry airport near Paris.

Makeshift beds were arranged for the stranded passengers, who were given access to toilets and showers and provided meals and hot drinks in the hall of Vatry airport, the official had said.