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French President Macron defends remarks about unvaccinated

Emmanuel Macron defended his controversial remarks about his strategy to encourage people to get the jab.

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NATO 'must be prepared for failure' of Ukraine-Russia dialogue

Representatives from Moscow will be in Brussels on Wednesday to discuss the situation in Ukraine at the NATO-Russia Council.

Health news

Omicron may be 105% more transmissible than Delta, new research says

The Omicron COVID variant has been spreading rapidly around the world since it was first identified at the end of November.

France

French language guardians upset over English on France's new ID cards

"Who has decided to place French and English on an equal footing on this document?" asked Helene Carrere d'Encausse, permanent secretary of the Académie Française.

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Tech News

France fines Google and Facebook €200m over cookies consent

France hands Google and Facebook a €200 million fine over tracking consent

Culture news

France welcomes the New Year with more costly 'Galette des Rois'

The traditional sharing of the "Galette des Rois" in France has been slightly tarnished with bakers and chefs having to increase prices due to butter costs doubling in two years.

France

French MPs approve vaccine pass law after initial government rebuke

Under the bill, a negative COVID-19 test will no longer grant access to most public venues.

Design

Armani cancel Milan and Paris runways due to Omicron fears

Armani are the first fashion house to bow out of Milan's preview season, where over 20 labels are intent on presenting their designs in-person.

Health news

A new COVID variant has been found in France. Should we be worried?

Experts have been downplaying a media storm surrounding a COVID variant that was found in France in November. Is it a concern?

France

Celebrity twins die six days apart after falling ill with COVID-19

They were known for their atypical physical transformation and their controversial scientific works.

Saudi Arabia

Dakar 2022: Paris opens terrorism probe after Frenchman hurt in blast

The Paris-Dakar rally no longer goes through Africa because of the threat of terrorism. It is currently being held in Saudi Arabia.

France

France charges first person over 2004 Sharm el-Sheikh plane crash

Dozens of French tourists were killed when the Flash Airlines flight crashed off the Egyptian coast in January 2004.

France

Feminist groups denounce French government's 'silence' after femicides

French associations "#NousToutes" and "Féminicides Par Compagnons ou Ex" both reported three femicides in different parts of France within a 12-hour period on New Year's Day.

United Kingdom

English Channel migrant crossings treble to a record 28,000

At least 28,395 migrants reached the English coast in small boats in 2021, compared to 8,400 the previous year.

France

French MPs snub government by refusing overnight vaccine pass debate

Dozens of French MPs say they received death threats ahead of the debate on whether to make vaccines mandatory to enter many public facilities.

France

No laughing matter: France seizes record €2.75m haul of nitrous oxide

The gas cylinders were discovered in a warehouse in the Paris suburb of Noisiel.

Culture news

Why Ukrainian politicians are fighting Netflix over 'Emily in Paris'

The Netflix hit has fielded some anger from Ukrainian people over it's caricature-laden inclusion of Petra in the show's second season.

Travel News

France updates its Eurotunnel rules for Brits with EU homes

UK nationals with homes in Europe can now drive through France, but only under certain conditions.

France

France removes EU flag at Arc de Triomphe after sparking criticism

France removed the EU flag at the Arc de Triomphe after criticism from several right-wing politicians. But the government said the flag was removed over the weekend as planned.

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These are the top 7 luxury hotels in the world - and 6 are in Europe

Want to relax and unwind in 2022? These new luxury hotels will cater to your every whim.

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