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Suspected Paris knife attacker to be charged with attempted murder

The main suspect in a knife attack outside the former Charlie Hebdo premises in Paris last week is to be charged with attempted murder and terrorist association.

Netherlands

Netherlands joins neighbours in tightening coronavirus restrictions

European countries such as the Netherlands, France and Spain are introducing stricter measures to combat a second wave of coronavirus infections.

France

France: New restrictions see bars and restaurants close in Marseille

The measures have been met with some local resistance — crowds on Friday protested in front of a Marseille courthouse, and some business owners threatened to defy the closure order.

France

French Senate elections: Right and centre parties maintain majority

The right and centre said they were "consolidated" in a Senate majority while the Greens said they had enough seats to form a political group.

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France

Suspect in French knife attack says he was targeting Charlie Hebdo

The 18-year-old suspect in the knife attack outside Charlie Hebdo's former offices in Paris admitted he was targeting the satirical magazine.

Business Planet

Rethinking tourism after COVID-19

In partnership with The European Commission

Business Planet takes a look at Europe's tourism sector, one of the hardest hit by the coronavirus restrictions, to find out what the EU is doing to help and ask how the sector moves forward.

France

Terror probe launched after two wounded in Paris knife attack

The national anti-terrorist prosecutor has been tasked with investigating the incident.

World News

Coronavirus: New infections reach record highs in Britain and France

More than 16,000 new COVID-19 cases were registered in France over the previous 24 hours, while 6,632 new infections were observed in the UK.

My Europe Series

Has COVID-19 destroyed the case for banning the burqa in Europe?

In France, you can be fined for both covering your face (with a burqa) and not covering your face (protecting against the spread of coronavirus).

World News

Migrants attempt to cross from France to England

The number of migrants attempting to cross to England from northern France has spiralled during the summer.

No Comment

Meet the teacher thought to be France's most tattooed man

Sylvain, 35, a schoolteacher in Essonne, south of Paris, has spent nearly €60,000 having his body covered in tattoos.

France

COVID-19: France sets another daily record with 13,500 new cases

The total number of deaths also rose by 26 in the same 24-hour period, bringing France's death toll from coronavirus to 31,274 since March.

France

Tadej Pogačar wins 2020 Tour de France in dramatic final stage

In one of the most dramatic turnarounds in the race's history, Tadej Pogačar edged out the favourite, fellow Slovenian Primož Roglič.

France

France exceeds 10,000 new daily COVID-19 cases for first time

This is the first time the number of people who have been confirmed to have the virus exceeded 10,000 in 24 hours.

France

Yellow Vests stage comeback with protests across France

In Paris, where police used tear gas after some protesters left an authorised route, a car and rubbish bins were also set on fire.

Green News

Why are citizens' assemblies on climate change necessary?

The UK climate assembly has just delivered its report on how to reach net-zero by 2050.

France

French prime minister calls for prudence as cases increase

Cases are rising in France but the government has yet to severely limit movement or gatherings in the country.

France

COVID-19: France sets new daily record with nearly 10,000 new cases

The national health agency revealed on Thursday afternoon that 9,843 new COVID-19 infections had been confirmed over the previous 24 hours — the highest one-day tally the country has recorded since the beginning of the outbreak.

Travel News

Notre-Dame's crypt reopens after 18 months with Victor Hugo exhibition

The crypt is the first site situated close to the cathedral to reopen since the fire of April 2019 destroyed the spire and much of Notre-Dame's roof.

France

French PM Jean Castex tests negative after contact with COVID-19 case

Castex spent Saturday with Christian Prudhomme, the director of the Tour de France who has since tested positive for COVID-19. He will self-isolate for 7 days.