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Fugitive ex-soldier arrested after massive manhunt in France

The fugitive ex-soldier was arrested in Dordogne after a massive manhunt that mobilised 300 gendarmes and seven helicopters. He was hiding in a wooded area after shooting at gendarmes responding to a call about a domestic incident.

France

Man shot dead after policewoman injured in Nantes knife attack

Police have shot dead a man after he stabbed a police officer in Nantes seriously injuring her

Rwanda

France 'inflicted suffering on Rwanda by staying silent over genocide'

Macron acknowledged France had been at fault but stopped short of an apology.

Lebanon

Carlos Ghosn says downfall felt like being 'hit by a bus'

The former Nissan boss is facing fresh questioning by French magistrates after fleeing to Lebanon after his arrest.

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France

France makes quarantine compulsory for travellers arriving from UK

Travellers arriving in France from the UK will need to go into mandatory self-isolation, a French government spokesman said on Wednesday.

Travel News

UK travellers could face tight restrictions this summer

EU countries are considering how to stop the Indian variant being spread by UK visitors.

France

Albanian man accused of aiding Nice terror attack extradited to France

Endri Elezi is suspected of aiding Mohamed Lahouaiej Bouhlel, who rammed a truck into a crowd in the French coastal city on July 14, 2016.

France

Man arrested after making 27,000 calls to French police in two months

A man was arrested near Lyon on suspicion of harassing members of the police and making around 27,000 phone calls to the authorities between April and May.

France

France opens COVID-19 vaccination to all adults from May 31

All adults in France will be able to get their COVID-19 jabs from May 31, Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Thursday.

France

France's top court rejects move to restrict images of police

France's constitutional council rejects controversial move to restrict images of police

France

PIP breast implant victims should receive compensation, rules court

A French court has ruled that hundreds of victims of a breast implant scandal are entitled to compensation.

France

French people defy rain to enjoy reopening of café and bistro terrace

For the first time in almost 7 months, the French are allowed to sip coffee and wine with friends outdoors.

Belgium

Dozens of migrants rescued off the coast of Belgium

Forty-nine migrants, mostly of Vietnamese origin and thought to be heading for England by boat, were rescued off the coast of Belgium on Wednesday morning, according to Bruges' prosecutor.

Sport

Football: Karim Benzema recalled by France for Euro 2020

Benzema, 33, last played for France in October 2015 but was sidelined after he was accused of involvement in a sextape affair against fellow player Mathieu Valbuena. The trial is to take place in October.

Sudan

France holds global talks to offer debt relief for Sudan

France hosted global talks on Monday to offer debt relief for Sudan in a bid to support the country's transitional leadership and help its crippled economy recovering.

France

French company Sanofi reports positive results from vaccine trial

The drugmaker reported good results from a phase 2 clinical trial of its coronavirus vaccine candidate, which has been hit by several months of delays.

Stays

How to spend a night in one of France’s hidden Alpine refuges

Planning an overnight trip to a mountain refuge is not for the faint-hearted, but is well worth the effort.

World News

Leaders take part in 'Christchurch Call' to prevent radicalisation

Leaders from around the world have been taking part in the "Christchurch Call" on how to tackle online radicalisation more effectively

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Pastry Chef Jessica Préalpato hunts eco-friendly ingredients for her award-winning desserts

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Euronews joined Chef Jessica Préalpato in the kitchen at Brasserie Boulud at the Sofitel Obelisk as she visited Dubai in preparation for Expo 2020.

Armenia

Armenia accuses Azerbaijan of 'encroaching' on its territory

Azerbaijan denies the accusation from Armenia. France, Russia and the US have urged the two countries, which fought a deadly war last year, to de-escalate.