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Who are France's anti-vaccine rule protesters and what do they want?

From health professionals to yellow vests including far-right supporters, those who protested France's new vaccine policies had little in common, except their anger at the government.

26/07/2021

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Macron is on his first official trip to French Polynesia

Emmanuel Macron, the first president to visit the Marquesas Islands, takes part in a walkabout on the island of Hiva Oa after attending a traditional show featuring participants from the six islands of the archipelago

26/07/2021

France

Cordouan 'king of lighthouses' granted UNESCO world heritage status

Cordouan Lighthouse, the 400 year-old beacon nicknamed the "King of Lighthouses" has been granted UNESCO world heritage status

25/07/2021

France

COVID health pass extended to French bars despite mass protests

For the second weekend in a row, thousands took to the streets in France to protest against the extension of the coronavirus health pass and compulsory vaccination for certain professions. Nevertheless, French MPs approved the move early on Monday.

24/07/2021

Rethink

Will doctors one day be able to 3D print new organs?

Imagine a future where, instead of waiting for a match, your local hospital could print a new organ made from your own cells.

23/07/2021

The Cube

Fact-Check: Video does not show French police joining anti-vaxx rally

An old video has been shared on social media, falsely claiming to show French police applauding protests against new COVID-19 restrictions.

23/07/2021

France

Women in France fined for wearing 'burkini' swimsuits at pool

"Burkinis" -- a swimsuit that covers the whole body except the face -- have been outlawed by several French municipalities since 2016, arguing the costumes violate the country's secular values. But activists have argued that the ban is rooted in Islamophobia.

22/07/2021

France

NGOs take France to court over 'discriminatory' police checks

Several court rulings across France in recent years have found identity checks carried out by police were discriminatory.

22/07/2021

France

Teenager arrested after electricity cut at French vaccination centre

A teenager has been arrested in the French investigation into the intentional power cut that affected a vaccination centre in Audincourt.

21/07/2021

France

France now in 4th wave of COVID due to Delta cases soaring, says PM

Daily cases soared to 18,000 on Tuesday and Castex claimed 96% of these infections were in unvaccinated people.

21/07/2021

Tech News

Emmanuel Macron identifed as potential Pegasus spyware target

Macron headed a list of 14 former or current heads of state who were identified as potential targets of the NSO software.

21/07/2021

Earth News

What’s in France's new climate law and is it green enough?

From introducing carbon labels on goods to veggie meals in canteens, the law is meant to overhaul travel, housing and industry to slash carbon emissions. But environmental activists say it doesn’t go far enough.

20/07/2021

France

France rolls out health pass as COVID-19 infections surge

Véran attributed the rise to the Delta variant, which was first detected in India.

20/07/2021

Tech News

Paris prosecutor launches probe into Pegasus hacking allegations

The Israeli-made spyware is believed to have been sold to authoritarian regimes, with French and Hungarian journalists on the potential target list.

20/07/2021

Smart Regions

Six endangered species in the Rhine wetlands are given help to survive

In partnership with the European Commission

It is urgent to protect biodiversity, and there are solutions. Thanks to a cross-border project in the wetlands along the Rhine, concrete action is being taken to develop and sustain the population of six threatened species.

19/07/2021

France

'Hateful': French vaccine protesters condemned for Nazi comparison

As tens of thousands took to the streets to protest France's new COVID-19 health pass, some wore yellow stars recalling the ones the Nazis forced Jews to wear.

19/07/2021

France

Body found in search for murder suspect who shot at police in France

The man is suspected of killing a woman in Plan-de-la-Tour, a town overlooking the Gulf of Saint-Tropez.

19/07/2021

France

Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar wins second straight Tour de France

JUST-IN: Slovenia's Tadej Pogacar wins second straight Tour de France

18/07/2021

France

Aix-en-Provence Festival premieres Saariaho's opera, 'Innocence'

The Aix-en-Provence Festival has premiered the opera, 'Innocence' by Finnish composer Kaija Saariaho to wide acclaim by critics.

18/07/2021

France

Ducournau wins Palme d'Or at Cannes film festival for 'Titane'

Julia Ducournau has been awarded the Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival after Spike Lee accidentally declares her the winner

17/07/2021

France

France: Tens of thousands protest against COVID pass, vaccination

"Macron, no to the health dictatorship!" was among the slogans as tens of thousands took to the streets to protest new coronavirus measures.

17/07/2021

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Tilda's spaniels get their paws on the Palm Dog

British actor Tilda Swinton has become the latest recipient of The Palm Dog Award. The quirky and irreverent awards celebrate canine performances in all films screened at the Cannes Film Festival and the eccentric ceremony has become a cult fixture on the last Friday of the festival

17/07/2021

Travel News

France tightens rules for travellers from UK and several EU countries

Unvaccinated travellers from the UK, Spain, Portugal, Cyprus, Greece and the Netherlands will need to show a negative COVID-19 test taken within 24 hours of departure.

17/07/2021

Europe

Is France’s bike industry on the road to a ‘Made in Europe’ comeback?

'Made in Asia’ dumping methods have damaged Europe’s industries. Can the European Union rescue the ‘made in Europe’ market and save European jobs? Unreported heads to France to take a look at the bike industry and its European comeback.

16/07/2021

France

France's justice minister indicted over alleged conflict of interest

France's justice minister, Eric Dupond-Moretti, has been indicted over a possible conflict of interest related to his former work as a lawyer.

16/07/2021

France

Eiffel Tower reopens for business after nine-month COVID hiatus

A cap of 13,000 people are allowed to visit the Parisian landmark per day - half of the number usually expected.

16/07/2021