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France demands EU gets 'tougher' with UK over Brexit fishing rights

The French government said they're looking into retaliatory measures after the UK and Jersey awarded just a small number of licences to French vessels.

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French clergy abused 216,000 children since 1950, says inquiry

France's Catholic Church showed "a profound and even cruel indifference towards the victims" of abuse, the head of the inquiry said.

Nature

Marseille begins clean-up after floods

The clean-up has begun in the French city of Marseille after torrential rain and floods hit the area earlier this week.

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Arc de Triomphe installation unwrapping begins

A team of technicians remove the silver fabric covering the Arc de Triomphe as the two weeks of artist Christo's temporary, posthumous work draws to a close.

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'3000 paedophiles' held positions in French Catholic Church since 50s

An independent commission has heard evidence from thousands of people since being set up in 2018 in response to a large number of historic sexual abuse claims.

Algeria

Algeria recalls ambassador to France in fury at Macron criticism

The French president reportedly accused Algeria's ruling elite of perpetuating a discourse based on "untruths" and a "hatred of France".

Travel News

Here’s where you can find the best baguette in Paris

An undocumented immigrant has claimed the title of best baguette in Paris.

France

Energy crisis: France to freeze natural gas and electricity prices

Natural gas prices have surged in Europe due to both supply and demand problems.

France

French ski resorts warn COVID health pass will be 'unmanageable'

The French government said earlier this week it intends to preserve "the possibility" of using the COVID health pass until summer 2022.

Destinations

Ready to hit the slopes? Here are the best ski deals in Europe

It’s never too early to plan your next holiday, so we’ve collected three great places to consider for your next ski trip.

Ecotech

After 40 years, these French trains are coming back to life

Days are numbered for this French train cemetery.

Nature

France's highest mountain, Mont Blanc, has shrunk again

Mont Blanc's summit is two metres lower than it was 20 years ago.

Culture news

Paris Fashion Week roars back to life after pandemic disruption

Masks may still be the crucial accessory, but the fashion week roared back to life with live runway shows after the coronavirus pandemic had reduced it to a virtual stage last time around.

France

French ex-leader Sarkozy jailed over illegal campaign financing

Sarkozy, 66, who denied any wrongdoing, was not in court to face the ruling. His lawyer has confirmed that he will appeal.

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French govt to give itself power to extend COVID pass to summer 2022

French lawmakers backed its use in late July but worked in the bill then that any extension past November 15 would need their approval.

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Greens chose Yannick Jadot as their candidate for French presidency

Jadot will be hoping to capitalise on a strong showing from the Greens in last weekend's German election.

France

'Unacceptable': Paris blasts UK-Jersey move to refuse fishing permits

Will the move prompt fresh protests?

France

France slashes visas for Maghreb countries over illegal migration

France has been criticised by northwest African countries for cutting the number of visas available to citizens from Algeria, Morocco and Tunisia.

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Paris attacks survivors begin testifying at historic trial

Survivors of the November 2015 terror attacks on Paris began recounting their trauma in the presence of over a dozen accused in court.

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France wins Bocuse d'Or cooking contest

A team of French chefs led by Davy Tissot won the prestigious Bocuse d'Or cooking contest held near the French city of Lyon.

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