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'Greatest drummer': Afrobeat pioneer Tony Allen dies aged 79

"The greatest drummer on Earth has left us," said Red Hot Chili Peppers bassist Flea, paying tribute to Tony Allen, who has died aged 79.

01/05/2020

France

Dentists post nude photos to highlight lack of protective equipment

Dentists are posing nude to draw attention to the dearth of protective equipment in France.

29/04/2020

France

What are the key points of France's lockdown exit plan?

France will begin easing lockdown restrictions on May 11 if the country continues making progress on coronavirus, said PM Édouard Philippe.

28/04/2020

France

France's Ligue 1 will scrap current 2019/20 season, says French PM

Professional football scrapped in France until at least September.

28/04/2020

France

French police face racism allegations over Paris arrest

A probe is set to be launched into allegations police officers racially abused a man during an arrest in a deprived Parisian suburb on Sunday morning

27/04/2020

France

France launches AI phone line to help keep track of COVID-19 spread

Over 1,000 "intelligent virtual agents" have been designed to help detect cases of the deadly virus.

27/04/2020

France

Coronavirus: France seizes 140,000 'illegal' masks near Paris

Two men were arrested while unloading a huge amount of 'counterfeit' protective masks from a cargo near Paris. It's the largest requisition of masks since the government’s ban on their resale

26/04/2020

France

Coronavirus: France drastically limits sale of nicotine products

The measure comes after a study found that "nicotine may be suggested as a potential preventive agent against Covid-19 infection."

25/04/2020

France

Unrest, hunger and hardship in France's locked-down suburbs

For many people living in poor neighbourhoods on the outskirts of Paris, France's coronavirus lockdown has compounded economic and social woes – and violent clashes have broken out.

23/04/2020

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Children's confinement dance growing in popularity in France

Lucas Elziere, a 35-year-old musician in Rennes, developed the choreography to save his brother's children from boredom.

23/04/2020

France

Unrest in Paris as residents accuse police of heavy-handed tactics

Residents say authorities are being heavy-handed in their efforts to impose the lockdown.

22/04/2020

France

Watch again: Health experts answer your coronavirus questions

We put your burning COVID-19 questions to two experts. Here's what they had to say.

21/04/2020

France

Coronavirus: Infections in France too low 'to avoid second wave'

The Institut Pasteur estimated that 3.7 million people — 5.7% of the population — will have been infected with COVID-19 by May 11 but that 70% is needed for herd immunity.

21/04/2020

France

Life inside French retirement homes amid COVID-19 pandemic

More than 40 per cent of France's 19,000 COVID-19 fatalities have been in retirement homes.

20/04/2020

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Life under lockdown in a French nursing home

A region in eastern France which has been hit particularly hard by the coronavirus has carried out tests for all nursing home residents and staff

19/04/2020

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French farm producers suffer during the COVID-19 restrictions

Unreported Europe takes a look at three producers and how they tackle the challenges of selling their produce whilst the local markets remain closed together with a lack of season workers who normally fill the fields by now.

17/04/2020

France

COVID-19 is 'moment of truth' for EU, says Macron

The French President said there was "no choice" but for the bloc to set up a fund that "could issue common debt with a common guarantee"; putting himself in opposition with Berlin.

17/04/2020

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Notre Dame Cathedral`'s bell rings a year after devastating fire

It was to mark a year since a massive blaze in Paris nearly destroyed one of the world's most revered monuments.

16/04/2020

France

Anti-malaria drugs should be tested to tackle COVID-19 says Macron

The French leader said the controversial dual therapy championed by Didier Raoult involving anti-malaria drugs should be vigorously tested as soon as possible.

16/04/2020

France

Tour de France postponed until August due to coronavirus pandemic

The French cycling event was delayed following President Emmanuel Macron's announcement that events with large crowds could not take place until at least mid-July.

15/04/2020

France

In pictures: The restoration project bringing Notre-Dame back to life

Euronews takes a virtual tour of the monument, looking at the restoration work that was being conducted prior to the lockdown.

15/04/2020

France

Why COVID-19 is putting the rescue of Notre Dame at risk

The Paris cathedral was ravaged by flames a year ago. Now the coronavirus lockdown is putting its rescue at risk.

15/04/2020

France

'Netflix and ill' anyone? Online dating in the time of coronavirus

In Spain, the use of dating apps has surged with Tinder registering an increased of 94.4% among those under 35.

14/04/2020

France

Coronavirus: Macron announces France lockdown extension until May 11

The French president has announced a month-long extension to a country-wide lockdown which began on March 17.

13/04/2020

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Watch: Opera singer treats her Paris neighbours to an Easter show

Adèle Belmont, who said she recovered from COVID-19, said she wanted to thank neighbours for their support.

13/04/2020

France

COVID-19 lockdown: What is France's exit strategy?

A new report claims mass testing and isolation of the sick is the only way to prevent a second wave of infections even after the lockdown ends.

13/04/2020