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French cinemas to ban popcorn as COVID-19 restrictions tighten

In an effort to suppress an unprecedented surge in COVID-19 numbers, French cinemas will ban food and drinks from being sold in cinemas.

World News

Demand for COVID-19 self-test kits skyrocket in Europe

In France, the leader in rapid diagnostic tests, Biosynex, has hired 200 temporary staff to meet soaring demand, amid record case numbers and end-of-year holidays.

France

COVID-19: Staff shortages stoke fears at hospital near Paris

"There are currently 20% of intensive care beds in the Ile-de-France region that are closed due to lack of personnel," revealed Paris hospital's deputy director, Yohann Mourier.

Europe News

France to take on EU's rotating presidency

The six-month term will coincide with a presidential election in France. Macron is expected to run.

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Mosque in northern France ordered shut for 'inciting hatred'

More than 20 mosques have been ordered closed in recent months across France.

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Shorter period between jabs, new measures after New Year: French PM

French PM Jean Castex announced the return of "compulsory" remote working and a ban on standing in bars and cafes as the country tries to curb the impact of the Omicron variant.

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Paris FC and Lyon kicked out of French Cup over fan violence

The cup match between Paris FC and Lyon was abandoned at half time after violence between the two sets of fans broke out.

Art

Miniature art goes big in Paris with 'Small is Beautiful' exhibition

Fans of the mini phenomenon can immerse themselves in the most unlikely objects, bringing their childhood imaginations back to life.

Sport

Man City defender Benjamin Mendy charged with seventh count of rape

Mendy is due to go on trial next year. He was refused bail and has been held in a prison in Liverpool since his arrest last August.

France

Brigitte Macron taking legal action over transgender conspiracy theory

This is not the first time that the Macron couple has been targeted by rumours mixing gender and sexual orientation.

France

France approves vaccines for young children amid 'critical' situation

With Omicron taking hold in France, government spokesman Gabriel Attal said Wednesday "the situation is critical."

France

Volunteers gather to help freezing migrants cross the Alps

"Why are we doing this? Because sailors never leave a person to die at sea, same as a mountaineer will never leave a person to die in the mountains," revealed Paquerette Forest, a retired teacher who volunteered to help migrants.

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France mulls extending COVID health pass to workplaces

One union said the proposal was a covert attempt to impose mandatory vaccination.

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Man arrested after taking woman hostage in Paris shop overnight

The hostage-taker is a 56-year-old man known to police for having harassed a local doctor at her surgery, according to a police source.

France

French police have detected 182,000 fake COVID passes in six months

France first rolled out its COVID pass in late July. It is necessary to visit restaurants, bars, cultural venues, large events and long-distance public transport.

Ecotech

This enormous kite is dragging ships across the Atlantic Ocean

This innovative solution is one of a number being explored to cut the carbon emissions of shipping.

World News

NGO sues French and British authorities over Channel migrant tragedy

French and British rescue services are accused of ignoring calls for help, failing to prevent the biggest loss of life during attempted illegal crossings of the Channel.

Sport

Football violence stops French Cup match in Paris

Crowd trouble forced the Round of 64 domestic cup match between Lyon and host Paris FC to be called off after half-time on Friday.

France

Paris to ask EU to begin legal action against UK over fishing licences

Under the Brexit trade deal concluded just before Christmas 2020, EU fishing boats can continue to fish in British waters if they obtain a licence.

The Cube

Facial recognition company breaks EU data privacy rules, says France

Clearview has amassed a database of billions of people's photos, but France says the data has been collected without citizens' consent.

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