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Smart Regions

Unlocking the grid: the smart energy solution for Alpine areas

In partnership with the European Commission

Smart Regions heads to the French Vercors to see how one small Alpine village is producing enough renewable energy to meet the power demands of the local areas.

France

Footage emerges of blaze that killed seven in south-west France

Two children, including a baby, were among those killed in the incident.

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Hyper-realist art disturbs, impresses visitors at Lyon exhibition

The work of some of the world's top 'hyperrealist' artists is on display in Lyon, France.

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France: Anti-vaccination pass convoys on their way to Brussels

Coming from all over France, several dozens of vehicles from anti-vaccination pass convoys are stopping at the parking lot of a supermarket in Fâches-Thumesnil, near Lille.

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France

Police shoot dead man who threatened officers with a knife in Paris

The incident took place at 07:00 local time on Monday morning.

France

France: Rivals claim foul play as Macron waits to declare candidacy

Critics say he’s unfairly using his taxpayer-funded presidential pulpit to campaign for a second term while dragging out his widely expected announcement as long as possible.

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Reporter struggles as police use tear gas to break up demonstration

Reporter struggles as police use tear gas to break up demonstration in Paris.

Russia

Macron refused to take Russian COVID-19 test before meeting Putin

The photo of the two leaders sitting six metres apart has sparked much debate online.

South Africa

'Lions of Lockdown' rescued from French circus freed in South Africa

The Born Free Foundation says the sanctuary will be "the next best thing to the wild" for the lions who spent years in "appalling conditions" in French circuses.

France

France eases rules for mandatory face masks at indoor public places

France eases rules for mandatory face masks at indoor public places

France

In pictures: Canada-style 'Freedom Convoy' heading for Paris

Protesters against France's COVID restrictions, inspired by the 'Freedom Convoy' in Canada, are heading to Paris.

Green News

France calls for nuclear 'renaissance' to end reliance on fossil fuels

Nuclear power currently provides around 70 per cent of France's energy, more than any other country.

France

French HIV discoverer Luc Montagnier has died at 89

Since the end of the 2000s, Montagnier started expressing views devoid of a scientific basis. His opinions led him to be shunned by much of the international scientific community.

France

'I didn't kill anyone,' says main defendant in Paris attacks trial

Salah Abdeslam will be questioned for the next two days over the November 13 terror attacks.

Europe News

Antivax protests are on the rise in Europe, but can they last?

Movements against restrictions and vaccinations are growing as the pandemic continues.

Europe Decoded

EU's Takuba military taskforce in Sahel caught between France and Mali

Tensions between Paris and Bamako are having an impact on the deployment of European forces in the Sahel region.

Cinema

'Arthur Rambo': a French film about the pitfalls of fame in the social media age

Cinema meets French filmaker Laurent Cantet to discuss his latest movie 'Arthur Rambo'.

France

In France, Emmanuel Macron calls for new rules to halt migrant flows

Immigration is a key issue at this year's presidential election, which pits Macron against two far-right candidates.

Art

Cézanne drawing lost for decades rediscovered in auction

The artist's lost notebook that he shared with his sister features the work, which was recently identified by art historians as an original.

France

MPs push for Julian Assange to be granted political asylum in France

Four French MPs want to pass a resolution in parliament this week that would offer the WikiLeaks founder sanctuary.