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Strikes over pay disrupt Christmas travel in the UK and France

Air travellers faced possible delays at UK airports as government employees who check passports went on strike in the latest of a spate of walkouts over pay amid a cost-of-living crisis.

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Notorious French serial killer freed from Nepal prison

French serial killer Charles Sobhraj was freed from prison in Nepal on Friday after serving most of his sentence for killing American and Canadian backpackers.

France

Three people killed in a shooting in Paris

Three people have been killed in a shooting in Paris

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'Total panic': Clashes break out after gunman kills three in Paris

The police said a person had been arrested and asked the citizens to avoid the area in the French capital's 10th district near Montmartre.

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Nepal

The Serpent: Notorious French serial killer released from Nepal prison

Charles Sobhraj is believed to have killed at least 20 people in Afghanistan, India, Thailand, Turkey, Nepal, Iran and Hong Kong during the 1970s.

Euronews Witness

Inflation crisis: French students struggle to survive

In this episode of Witness, Valérie Gauriat sheds light on the impact soaring food prices and energy bills are having on France's student population.

Culture news

Holy Sh*t: Messi as you've never seen him before

Holy Sh*t! A Catalan tradition has caught the world champion Lionel Messi with his pants down!

World News

Strikes on French trains and in British airports, health services

Inflation-driven pay disputes are causing Christmas disruption to French trains and to British airports, post deliveries and health services.

World News

Europe’s energy crisis: Living without central heating

Gripped by an energy crisis, Europe is in power-saving mode. In several countries measures are being taken to reduce consumption, such as in Belgium, where people are taking part in the SlowHeat experient, to see how they can cope without central heating.

Food and Drink

Japanese chef triumphs at World Pie Championship in France

Planning and preparing to make a perfect pie? Then perhaps you should take tips from Japanese chef Ryutaro Shiomi who tasted success at the 13th World pate en croute championship held in Lyon.

Qatar

Five takeaways from the 2022 World Cup in Qatar

From Lionel Messi and Argentina's triumph in a thrilling final against France, to concerns over future human rights -- five main themes to emerge from Qatar 2022.

Culture news

Climate Change threatens the sound of music in Swiss and French forest

The sound of music is under threat as climate change increasingly impacts the livelihoods of classic instrument makers.

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Argentina's home fans celebrate World Cup victory

World Cup victory brings joy to Argentina's home fans as they celebrate a thrilling penalty-shoot-out win over France.

Sport

Argentina beat France in electrifying World Cup Final

Argentina have clinched the 2022 World Cup after winning over France in one of the most thrilling finals in the tournament's history.

Sport

Messi finally claims World Cup glory as Argentina beat France

Argentina win third World Cup title despite France's Kylian Mbappé scoring the first hat trick in a final in 56 years.

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Watch: Supporters arrive for 2022 World Cup final Argentina v France

Supporters arrive at Qatar's Lusail Stadium ahead of the 2022 World Cup final between Argentina and France, cheering as they watch an aerobatic display.

Israel

France condemns expulsion of Palestinian rights lawyer from Israel

Salah Hammouri was born in Jerusalem but holds French citizenship, and arrived in Paris on a flight from Israel on Sunday.

Sport

Champions! Lionel Messi leads Argentina to World Cup victory

Talismanic captain Messi scored three goals in his nation's third World Cup title -- the last win was back in 1986.

Food and Drink

What should you ask a baker before buying a baguette in France?

French food critic and "La recette" podcast host Julie Van Ossel believes the UN's culture agency has erred by giving the baguette special status because, more often than not, what goes inside is no cause for celebration.

Sport

World Cup final: France and Argentina level at 2-2 in extra time

The best teams from Europe and South America are both looking for their third titles.