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In France, wasps are having a great summer. Here's why

Not only has the weather been perfect, but the coronavirus lockdown means less people killing them and destroying their nests.

Greece

Erdogan: Greece will pay a 'heavy price' if it attacks Turkish ships

Greek-Turkish tensions will be on the agenda for Friday's Foreign Ministers meeting in Vienna on Friday,

World News

Britons rush to return home from France after UK quarantine move

The UK has imposed a 14-day quarantine from Saturday on travellers arriving from several more countries including France, the Netherlands and Malta.

France

Lebanese diaspora in France swings into action to help Beirut

About 37,000 Lebanese nationals live in France. With the help of organisations, they are trying to provide assistance to their fellow citizens following the explosion in Beirut last week.

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France

Cannes: Dozens injured in chaos after false reports of shooting

At least 43 people were injured amid chaos over false shooting reports near the city of Cannes' famous Croisette on Monday.

United Kingdom

UK could tighten law on asylum applications after Channel crossings

The UK's prime minister said on Monday that he wanted to work with France to curb the number of migrants attempting to cross the Channel.

Niger

France opens anti-terror probe into killing of six nationals in Niger

Eight people, including six French aid workers, were killed by gunmen in Niger on Sunday.

France

Coronavirus: Paris makes masks mandatory in busy outdoor areas

New daily COVID-19 cases surged to more than 2,200 on Friday.

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St Tropez resort makes masks mandatory outdoors

The French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez now requires face masks outdoors, threatening to sober the mood in a place renowned for high-end, free-wheeling summer beach parties.

France

France: Masks become mandatory on some of Paris' crowded streets

Paris will make masks mandatory on certain crowded streets and outdoor public areas from Monday following a rise in new COVID-19 cases.

France

Gunman who took hostages at bank in Le Havre surrenders to police

An official in France’s national police said the hostage-taker was known to have psychological problems.

Lebanon

50,000 sign petition calling for France to take control of Lebanon

"We believe Lebanon should be placed under French mandate in order to establish clean and durable governance," reads a petition that has collected more than 50,000 signatures.

France

French ice skating: More than 20 coaches accused of abuse

A formal investigation into allegations of sexual abuse in the French Ice sports federation has revealed that more than 20 coaches have allegedly sexually, physically or verbally abused the people they were training.

France

Second COVID-19 wave has already hit Germany, warns doctor's union

Countries across Europe are conflicted over whether a second wave of coronavirus has hit their respective nations, but apprehension appears to be universal for all.

Spain

Are swimming pool rentals the new business idea to rise from COVID-19

Business is booming for French pool rental app Swimmy as Europeans are increasingly ditching public pools for private rentals this summer.

France

Sanofi being investigated for manslaughter over epilepsy drug Depakine

The firm is accused of being late to reveal the risk the medication poses to pregnant women.

France

Coronavirus: France makes masks mandatory in some outdoor public areas

People in Nice, Lille and Bayonne, among other French towns and cities, now have to wear masks at open-air markets, among other outdoor public spaces.

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Free parties on rise around Paris as clubs stay shut post-confinement

The gatherings, held in secret locations and announced at the last minute, have been around for decades and are now seeing new interest from confinement-weary music lovers.

World News

Europeans endure hellish holiday journeys out of the city

Europeans took to the continent's motorways on Saturday, the first day of August, and for most of them the first day of their summer holiday.

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France, Italy agree to unify border forces to fight people smuggling

Both countries' guards and officials will operate under one command to make them more effective.

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