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Fizzling out: Champagne sales down as coronavirus pandemic rumbles on

The bubbly stuff is often used as a barometer of global crises.

14/10/2020

France

Restauranteur who claimed COVID-19 losses on insurance loses case

Although the restauranteur was covered for 'epidemics' the court denied his claim.

13/10/2020

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Nadal shows off French Open trophy after defeating Djokovic

His win over Novak Djokovic on Sunday marked his 20th Grand Slam singles title - an achievement that only Swiss great Roger Federer has previously obtained in the men's game.

12/10/2020

France

Herd immunity 'not an option' warns WHO as cases continue to spike

The WHO Director-General addressed the idea of allowing coronavirus to spread through populations to achieve herd immunity, calling it "scientifically and ethically problematic"

12/10/2020

France

Nadal thrashes Djokovic to extend record at French Open to 13 titles

The 34-year-old Spaniard brought his Grand Slam tally to 20 with a near-perfect performance against the Serbian No1 seed at Roland Garros.

11/10/2020

France

Five die after small planes collide in the air in France

The two small aircraft collided over Loches, in central France, on Saturday afternoon. There are no survivors.

11/10/2020

France

Unseeded Swiatek wins French Open tennis for first Grand Slam title

Swiatek, 19, secured Poland's first-ever Grand Slam title with a 6-4, 6-1 victory against fourth-seeded Sofia Kenin.

10/10/2020

France

Cinema will survive COVID-19, Lumière festival director says

Lyon's 12th Lumiere festival opens this weekend with 23 feature films presented at Cannes earlier this year in the line-up.

10/10/2020

France

COVID-19 restrictions: France to shut bars in four more cities

From Saturday, the cities of Lille, Lyon, Grenoble and Saint-Etienne will be designated maximum alert zones.

09/10/2020

France

Google must negotiate pay with French publishers for content - court

Google must negotiate pay with publishers for content they reshare online in search results, the Paris Court of Appeal has ruled, confirming a decision by the country's competition authority.

08/10/2020

France

French PM lambasts ‘cowardly individuals’ who shot police officers

The officers were on a surveillance mission when they were “taken by surprise” in an industrial area in Herblay, north of Paris

08/10/2020

France

France-Italy floods: Macron warns villagers rebuilding may take months

The French president has visited several areas worst-affected by recent flooding in the Alpine region, warning the recovery process may take months.

08/10/2020

France

France-Italy floods: Graves unearthed by floodwaters in France

The Italian authorities say they are not sure if some of the bodies are of those reported dead in the storms.

07/10/2020

France

Floods death toll rises to 12 in France and Italy, dozens missing

French authorities are still seeking to locate 20 people, including two firefighters whose car fell into a river after a road collapsed.

05/10/2020

Culture news

French-Japanese designer Kenzo Takada dies due to COVID-19 aged 81

Kenzo Takada was best known for his jungle-infused designs and free-spirited aesthetic. He died from COVID-19 complications in hospital.

05/10/2020

France

COVID-19: Paris to shut all bars as city's alert is raised to maximum

The French capital will close all bars completely from Tuesday as the French government raises the city's coronavirus alert to the maximum level.

04/10/2020

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Watch: Cars and houses buried by mud as France battered by storms

Breil-sur-Roya, a French town close to the Italian border, two days after torrential rains and floods hit the south-east of France

04/10/2020

France

Four dead, dozens missing in France as rescue mission launched

At least four people have been killed in flooding in a mountainous border region in Italy and France, with rescue teams searching for others who are missing.

03/10/2020

Ecotech

Will there be flying taxis in Paris for the 2024 Olympics?

German air taxi startup Volocopter has just unveiled its latest, electric model.

02/10/2020

France

French man given suspended sentence for online Molotov Cocktail video

During the trial, he explained that his post was purely informative and that he did not want to call for violence against the police.

02/10/2020

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French chef leads noisy protest against COVID-19 restrictions

The closure of bars and restaurants in Marseille amid a surge of COVID-19 cases has prompted fears of similar measures elsewhere in France.

02/10/2020

France

France: Emmanuel Macron presents plan against 'Islamic separatism'

Macron said he wanted to "free Islam in France from foreign influences" in a speech that critics said stigmatised Muslims.

02/10/2020

Moments

Following the tracks of the Tour de France on Vercors' balcony roads

The hair-raising lanes that were cut into the sides of sheer rock walls using dynamite pass through deep gorges, undulating hills, and huge wooded expanses; a serene alternative to the soaring, gnarly landscape of the Alps.

02/10/2020

France

Paris could see new restrictions as COVID-19 worsens in France

Lyon, Lille, Grenoble, Saint-Etienne and Toulouse are among the cities where the virus is spreading fast.

01/10/2020

France

Storm Alex: France and UK brace for strong winds and rainfall

North-western France on Thursday braced for heavy rainfall and winds of up to 150kmh, with a red alert issued in Morbihan, Brittany.

01/10/2020

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Could new electric 'air taxi' be the future of travel?

Pegged as a transport method of the future, its designers say the Volocopter, a driverless, flying taxi, will revolutionise how we travel in cities.

01/10/2020