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France mulls some autonomy for Caribbean territories amid COVID riots

The recent tensions in Guadeloupe and Martinique started because of France's obligatory vaccinations for health care workers, and nationwide health pass to get into restaurants and other venues.

Travel News

Italy ski slopes reopen after 2020 closure, France to follow suit

Regulations require a health pass to access areas with closed lifts in Italian resorts.

France

'No optimism' over France-UK cooperation on migrants, says Amnesty

Amnesty International UK made the comments as tensions between London and Paris rise following the deaths of 27 migrants off the coast of Calais.

Culture news

Meet Neige the cow: The International Agricultural Fair's latest star

Neige, a four-year-old cow raised on a family farm in Haute-Savoie, discovers newfound celebrity as mascot of the 2022 International Agricultural Fair.

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France

French anger after UK PM calls on Paris to 'take back' migrants

France cancelled a meeting with the UK interior minister after Boris Johnson published a letter calling on Paris to "take back" migrants crossing the Channel.

Italy

Will a new French-Italian pact reshape Europe post-Merkel?

Paris and Rome signed a landmark cooperation pact on Friday after years of bitter disputes. Can Europe's new bromance steal the show from the French-German couple?

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Paris inaugurates square in tribute to female victims of domestic violence

A square dedicated to female victims of domestic violence has been inaugurated by the town hall of the 18th arrondissement of Paris.

France

French fishermen block ports and Channel Tunnel over licences row

"It has been eleven months... the patience of professionals has limits. We hope that this warning shot will be heard."

France

France's left should unite to win presidency, say activists

All three major left-leaning candidates are polling below 8 per cent and with two far-right candidates likely to throw their hat into the race, activists are calling for the left to unite.

France

France pushes booster vaccines and makes masks mandatory

From 15 January, booster vaccines will be required for health passes to be valid.

My Europe Series

Why are France-England migrant crossings on the rise?

It's believed more than 20,000 migrants have attempted the crossing this year, up from 8,500 in 2020.

France

France wants EU help to stop illegal migration after Channel tragedy

At least 27 migrants died after their boat sank near Calais, authorities said, making it the largest tragedy of its kind in the Channel.

France

French footballer Karim Benzema guilty in sex tape blackmail scandal

French footballer Karim Benzema has received a 1-year suspended prison sentence over a sex tape blackmail trial.

Culture news

Hospices de Beaune 2021 auction sees record €800,000 barrel puchase

The proceeds will go to the French NGO 'Solidarité Femmes' and the Curie Institute.

World News

Guadeloupe closes schools after COVID rioting

Schools closed across the French Caribbean island of Guadeloupe after protests against COVID-19 rules and vaccinations descended into days of rioting and looting.

Culture news

Christmas comes to the Champs Elysées as French pop star lights Paris

The world-famous boulevard's Christmas lights were switched on by French pop star Clara Luciani, the godmother of this 2021 edition.

France

Ex-driver goes on trial in France for 'complicity' in Rwanda genocide

The genocide saw 800,000 minority Tutsis and moderate members of the Hutu majority slaughtered in just three months from April to July 1994.

Sport

Lyon-Marseille match abandoned after Payet hit by bottle from stands

Marseille midfielder Dimitri Payet -- formerly of West Ham United -- collapsed after being hit as he was taking a corner kick.

France

Protesters demand more is done to stop violence against French women

Tens of thousands of people marched on Saturday through Paris and other cities urging the government to do more to prevent violence against women.

France

Twelve to stand trial for Kardashian West jewel heist in Paris

Twelve people will stand trial in Paris over a $10 million jewellery heist targeting Kim Kardashian West in 2016, authorities said Friday.