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Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny to be transferred to hospital

France said further EU sanctions on Russia could be imposed while the White House warned of "consequences" if jailed dissident Alexei Navalny's health deteriorates any further.

Europe Decoded

Pakistan briefly blocks social media access after anti-French protests

The interior ministry said the measure was taken "in order to maintain public order and safety" after several days of heightened anti-French sentiments.

France

'Highly probable' the EU will ditch its AstraZeneca contract: minister

France's industry minister said on Friday that while a final decision was yet to be made, it was "highly probable" the EU wouldn't renew its contract for the Oxford/AstraZeneca COVID vaccine.

France

France adopts law criminalising sex with children aged under 15

French Parliament adopts a law that sets the age of consent at 15 years old, and 18 years old in the case of incest.

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France

France slammed for deporting refugee to Russia despite risk of torture

Human rights groups say the deportation of Magomed Gadaev is linked to rising stigma against Chechens in France since the beheading of teacher Samuel Paty last year.

France

France passes the grim milestone of 100,000 COVID-19 deaths

"We will not forget any face, any name," said France's president Emmanuel Macron.

France

France pledges free counselling for students during COVID pandemic

French President Emmanuel Macron has promised free psychological counselling for children and students during the COVID-19 pandemic.

France

French MPs pass controversial law that restricts images of police

The bill will make it an offence to maliciously share images of French police online, where the officer can be identified.

France

France to become fourth European country to log 100,000 COVID deaths

The grim milestone is expected to be passed on Thursday.

Culture Series

Catch the spring vibe with these vintage pictures of Parisians

This selection of photographs shows Parisians enjoying the first warm days of spring between 1945 and 1950.

Travel News

France suspends all flights to and from Brazil over variant fears

“We note the situation is getting worse,” said France's prime minister Jean Castex. “And so we have decided to suspend all flights between Brazil and France until further notice.”

France

Life is a Bitche for French town after Facebook page removed in error

It was assumed that Facebook's algorithm may have confused 'Bitche' with an English insult.

Europe Decoded

Online criticism grows over French proposal to ban hijab for children

#HandsOffMyHijab: Online criticism grows over a proposed French law banning children from wearing a hijab in public spaces.

France

Police hunting for gunman after fatal shooting outside Paris hospital

Paris police are still hunting for a gunman who opened fire outside a hospital in broad daylight, killing one person and injuring a security guard.

France

French lawmakers approve ban on short domestic flights

Internal flights could be abolished in France if the same journey can be made by train in less than 2 hours and 30 minutes.

People

French wine lovers may be in for a shock from this year's harvest

If you normally travel to France to enjoy wine, you may be disappointed by this year's produce as severe frost threatens crops.

France

AstraZeneca: France says under 55s to receive different second dose

France's health authority has recommended that adults under 55 who received a first dose of AstraZeneca's COVID-19 vaccine should receive a different vaccine for their second dose.

Europe News

Omit Mediterranean products from EU-wide food labelling plan, says MEP

Spanish MEP Adrián Vázquez Lázara has told Euronews that Mediterranean products like olive oil should be left out of plans to introduce a mandatory food labelling system, designed to inform consumers of healthier choices.

France

Photo of murdered teacher Samuel Paty found at home of attack suspect

The woman was arrested on suspicion of planning an attack on a church in the French city of Montpellier, say anti-terrorism investigators.

France

Bronze Age stone slab believed to be oldest 3D map in Europe

The Saint-Bélec slab was first unearthed in Brittany in 1900 but spent the last century in the cellars of the Musée d'Archeologie Nationale in Saint Germain en Laye.