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Deadly Crossing: 12 Migrants Killed While Crossing English Channel
In a devastating incident on Tuesday, at least 12 migrants lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France, marking the deadliest disaster of the year in these perilous crossings. French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin reported the grim toll on X, revealing that two additional migrants remain missing and several others were injured when their overcrowded…
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Telegram Founder Pavel Durov Arrested in Paris: Detention Extended Amid Serious Allegations
Pavel Durov, the Russian-born founder of Telegram, remains in French custody after his arrest at Le Bourget airport near Paris. Durov, 39, was detained on Saturday upon arriving from Baku on a private jet. French authorities extended his detention as part of an investigation into allegations of fraud, drug trafficking, organized crime, promotion of terrorism, and cyberbullying linked to the…
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Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Arrested in France Amid Criminal Investigation: Reports
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov is set to appear in court on Sunday following his arrest at Le Bourget airport near Paris, as confirmed by sources to a news agency. The 39-year-old Franco-Russian billionaire was detained on Saturday after arriving from Baku, Azerbaijan. French authorities issued an arrest warrant through OFMIN, citing a preliminary investigation into allegations including fraud, drug trafficking,…
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Eiffel Tower Shuts Down for Fifth Day as Strike Continues, Disappointing Tourists
Paris, France: Disappointment reigned supreme outside the iconic Eiffel Tower today as it remained closed for the fifth consecutive day due to an ongoing strike by its staff. The stoppage, now stretching into its second week, stems from employee dissatisfaction with the monument’s management and perceived insufficient investment. This marks the second major strike at the Eiffel Tower within the…
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Sri Lanka, Mauritius Join India’s Digital Payment Revolution with UPI Launch
New Delhi, February 12, 2024: Building on the recent launch in France, India’s digital payment system, Unified Payments Interface (UPI), has now reached Sri Lanka and Mauritius, further expanding its global reach. Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually joined the launch ceremony today, alongside Mauritian Prime Minister Pravind Jugnauth and Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe. This marks a significant step in…
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Fatal Channel Crossing: Five Migrants Perish in Frigid Waters in an Attempt to Reach UK
LONDON: Tragedy struck as five migrants lost their lives while attempting to cross the English Channel from northern France to Britain in freezing temperatures, with a sixth individual in critical condition, as reported by the French maritime authority on Sunday. More than 30 people were rescued in the operation, marking the first migrant deaths in the Channel for 2024. The…
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Family Slaughtered in Parisian Suburb: Suspect Apprehended in Christmas Day Tragedy
French police have arrested a 33-year-old man suspected of murdering his wife and four children in Meaux, 40km northeast of Paris. The victims, a woman and her children aged between nine months and 10 years, were found dead in their flat. The prosecutor described the scene as one of “extreme violence.” The suspect, known to the police for a previous…
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Indian Flight Grounded in France Over Trafficking Concerns Lands in Mumbai
A Romania-bound Legend Airlines flight carrying 303 Indians, initially grounded in France over human trafficking concerns, landed in Mumbai early Tuesday, as reported by AFP. French authorities approved the departure after legal formalities were completed, per CNN-News18. Indian authorities expressed gratitude for the “quick resolution.” The Airbus A340 was detained in Vatry airport, east of Paris, with suspicions of trafficking…
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Mass Illness at Airbus Atlantic: Mystery Surrounds Christmas Dinner Sickness
PARIS: More than 700 employees of Airbus Atlantic in France reportedly experienced illness after the company’s Christmas dinner, and health authorities are still investigating the cause of the mass food poisoning, according to reports on Sunday. The affected individuals, who attended the dinner on December 14, included staff from the aviation manufacturer’s facility in western France. Symptoms reported included vomiting…
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Indian Nationals Detained in France: 303 Passengers Await Fate in Airport Limbo
French authorities are holding 303 passengers, mainly of Indian nationality, at Chalons-Vatry airport over suspected “human trafficking.” The plane, originating from Dubai en route to Nicaragua, was detained on Thursday. Hearings on Sunday will determine whether the passengers, currently in the airport’s waiting area, will remain detained. Vatry airport, situated 150 km east of Paris, is being prepared as a…
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