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World News

O2 Arena damaged as storm batters UK and heads for northern Europe

British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said the army is on standby Friday as Storm Eunice is expected to bring gusts of wind of up to 130km/h.

18/02/2022

Europe News

Macron denies Mali mission was a failure as French forces pull out

The French president said that without French intervention in 2013 Mali would have collapsed as a state.

16/02/2022

Europe News

Greek parliament approves major arms deals with France

NATO members Greece and Turkey remain at odds over maritime boundaries and mineral exploitation rights in the Aegean Sea and the eastern Mediterranean.

16/02/2022

France

Three men on trial for deadly 2016 terror attack on French church

The three men on trial are charged with "terrorist criminal conspiracy", suspected of having been aware of the perpetrators' plans, of having shared their ideology or of having tried to travel to Syria.

15/02/2022

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Paris becomes 'City of Love' on Valentine's Day

Couples flocked to Paris on Monday to celebrate Valentine's Day against a romantic backdrop that lovers dream about around the world. Dozens of tourists stood with their backs to the Eiffel Tower, their hands locked in the form of a heart.

14/02/2022

Smart Regions

Unlocking the grid: the smart energy solution for Alpine areas

In partnership with the European Commission

Smart Regions heads to the French Vercors to see how one small Alpine village is producing enough renewable energy to meet the power demands of the local areas.

14/02/2022

France

Footage emerges of blaze that killed seven in south-west France

Two children, including a baby, were among those killed in the incident.

14/02/2022

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Hyper-realist art disturbs, impresses visitors at Lyon exhibition

The work of some of the world's top 'hyperrealist' artists is on display in Lyon, France.

14/02/2022

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France: Anti-vaccination pass convoys on their way to Brussels

Coming from all over France, several dozens of vehicles from anti-vaccination pass convoys are stopping at the parking lot of a supermarket in Fâches-Thumesnil, near Lille.

14/02/2022

France

Police shoot dead man who threatened officers with a knife in Paris

The incident took place at 07:00 local time on Monday morning.

14/02/2022

France

France: Rivals claim foul play as Macron waits to declare candidacy

Critics say he’s unfairly using his taxpayer-funded presidential pulpit to campaign for a second term while dragging out his widely expected announcement as long as possible.

13/02/2022

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Reporter struggles as police use tear gas to break up demonstration

Reporter struggles as police use tear gas to break up demonstration in Paris.

12/02/2022

Russia

Macron refused to take Russian COVID-19 test before meeting Putin

The photo of the two leaders sitting six metres apart has sparked much debate online.

11/02/2022

South Africa

'Lions of Lockdown' rescued from French circus freed in South Africa

The Born Free Foundation says the sanctuary will be "the next best thing to the wild" for the lions who spent years in "appalling conditions" in French circuses.

11/02/2022

France

France eases rules for mandatory face masks at indoor public places

France eases rules for mandatory face masks at indoor public places

11/02/2022

France

In pictures: Canada-style 'Freedom Convoy' heading for Paris

Protesters against France's COVID restrictions, inspired by the 'Freedom Convoy' in Canada, are heading to Paris.

11/02/2022

Earth News

France calls for nuclear 'renaissance' to end reliance on fossil fuels

Nuclear power currently provides around 70 per cent of France's energy, more than any other country.

11/02/2022

France

French HIV discoverer Luc Montagnier has died at 89

Since the end of the 2000s, Montagnier started expressing views devoid of a scientific basis. His opinions led him to be shunned by much of the international scientific community.

10/02/2022

France

'I didn't kill anyone,' says main defendant in Paris attacks trial

Salah Abdeslam will be questioned for the next two days over the November 13 terror attacks.

09/02/2022

Europe News

Antivax protests are on the rise in Europe, but can they last?

Movements against restrictions and vaccinations are growing as the pandemic continues.

08/02/2022