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In France's Gironde, locals look on as floodwaters rise

In the town of La Réole, in the south of France's Gironde region, locals helplessly await the peak of floods, even if water levels are expected to be lower than those registered almost a year ago.

France

France removes restrictions on gay blood donors

Blood donation will be open to all French citizens regardless of their sexual orientation from 16 March.

World News

France's 'tidal wave' of COVID infections as records broken in Italy

France reported more than 360,000 new infections on Tuesday.

France

Macron: People spreading fake news should be 'brought to justice'

Speaking after he received a report on fake news he commissioned in October, the French president suggested new laws should allow internet platforms and individuals to be held accountable in France.

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Europe News

France to revive EU partnership with Africa ahead of February summit

The EU-Africa Union summit will be held between 17 and 18 February to kickstart the relationship between the two continents.

Destinations

Why are skiing holidays in France becoming a thing of the past?

Watch these skiers make the most of Europe's climate-stricken slopes

France

France's Emmanuel Macron denounces latest assault on overseas MP

Stéphane Claireaux was targeted by protestors during a rally against the latest COVID-19 restrictions.

Culture news

Molière at 400: French high school students celebrate the great poet

At the Lycée Montaigne in Paris, students are re-enacting excerpts from his plays in a show highlighting violence against women, and Molière's modernity.

France

Number of migrants rescued off Calais coast 'trebled last year'

The flow of migrants to England has caused tension between London and Paris.

France

Tens of thousands protest COVID vaccine pass across France

The government wants to transform the COVID health pass into a vaccine pass that will only allow the fully vaccinated and people who have recovered from the disease into bars, restaurants, culture and leisure venues.

France

France's railway company cuts trains amid COVID-19 crisis

France's national railway company, the SNCF, will cut 10% of its high-speed trains and 20% of other main line trains from next week, a spokesperson said on Friday.

France

French President Macron defends remarks about unvaccinated

Emmanuel Macron defended his controversial remarks about his strategy to encourage people to get the jab.

Europe News

NATO 'must be prepared for failure' of Ukraine-Russia dialogue

Representatives from Moscow will be in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Ukraine at the NATO-Russia Council.

Health news

Omicron may be 105% more transmissible than Delta, new research says

The Omicron COVID variant has been spreading rapidly around the world since it was first identified at the end of November.

France

French language guardians upset over English on France's new ID cards

"Who has decided to place French and English on an equal footing on this document?" asked Helene Carrere d'Encausse, permanent secretary of the Académie Française.

Tech News

France fines Google and Facebook €200m over cookies consent

France hands Google and Facebook a €200 million fine over tracking consent

Culture news

France welcomes the New Year with more costly 'Galette des Rois'

The traditional sharing of the "Galette des Rois" in France has been slightly tarnished with bakers and chefs having to increase prices due to butter costs doubling in two years.

France

French MPs approve vaccine pass law after initial government rebuke

Under the bill, a negative COVID-19 test will no longer grant access to most public venues.

Design

Armani cancel Milan and Paris runways due to Omicron fears

Armani are the first fashion house to bow out of Milan's preview season, where over 20 labels are intent on presenting their designs in-person.

Health news

A new COVID variant has been found in France. Should we be worried?

Experts have been downplaying a media storm surrounding a COVID variant that was found in France in November. Is it a concern?