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France reports three cases of Indian COVID-19 variant

All three cases involve people who have recently come back from India, the ministry said in a statement released late on Thursday.

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French officials condemn military generals who say nation 'in peril'

Prime Minister Jean Castex condemned with the "greatest firmness" a controversial open letter from French generals stating the country is "in peril".

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Is Emmanuel Macron a centrist politician or marketing wunderkind?

Macron branded himself as someone who would overcome left-right cleavages but a year away from the presidential elections, some say his brand is still a mystery.

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Two former Italian left-wing terrorists surrender to French police

On Wednesday, French authorities arrested seven former members of the Italian Red Brigades, who were wanted on domestic terrorism charges in the 1970s and 1980s.

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COVID-19: French bars, restaurants and cinemas to reopen May 19

President Emmanuel Macron outlined the phasing out of COVID-19 restrictions in an interview with regional newspapers on Thursday.

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Deprived of an audience, Paris orchestra plays to the statues

At the Musée d'Orsay, empty of spectators because of Covid-19, the Orchestre de Paris has recorded a concert that will be broadcast on 1 May. This is an opportunity for conductor Pablo Heras-Casado to fulfil his "mission" by bringing "the museum and music into the home".

Italy

Fugitive Italian leftist militants attend first extradition hearing

The nine former members and supporters of the Red Brigades have been convicted of terror offences in Italy dating back to the 1970s and 80s.

France

France threatens retaliation if UK doesn't comply on fishing

France has threatened the United Kingdom with "retaliatory measures" on financial services if the post-Brexit agreement on fisheries is not implemented.

Ecotech

Disneyland Paris is building a solar farm as big as 24 football fields

The number one European theme park is switching its slogan to, ‘where ecological dreams come true’.

Smart Regions

How a small French town became a key transport hub

In partnership with the European Commission

In this week's Smart Regions, Euronews finds out how Gardanne's new transport hub is helping the region to thrive and easing the commute of thousands of passengers.

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'Do Not Disturb': Walkers in France asked not to frighten seals

Walkers along the north coast of France have been asked not to approach the native seals, as the adults may be spooked and abandon their pups.

France

French research subjects emerge after 40 days, 40 nights underground

The eight men and seven women had no clocks, no sunlight, and no contact with the world above.

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Fifth arrest made after policewoman stabbed to death in Paris suburb

The victim of the knife attack on Friday, aged 49, had two daughters aged 8 and 13 and had served as a police officer since 1993.

France

French fishermen threaten to block UK lorries amid Brexit fishing row

Protesting fishermen said Thursday night's demonstration was "a warning shot", and threatened to "move up a gear" if the EU didn't act on the issue.

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France to lift domestic travel restrictions from May 3, says PM Castex

"The peak of the third wave of the pandemic seems to be behind us," said Prime Minister Jean Castex as he outlined the first steps of lockdown easing.

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Out of this world! French cuisine set to be served up in space

Dishes include lobster with quinoa and dehydrated Breton seaweed, and salmon and eggplant.

France

Malaysian police search for man linked to kidnapping of French girl

France has issued an international arrest warrant for the suspect who allegedly helped organise eight-year-old Mia's abduction on April 13.

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A dessert fit for the desert

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Jessical Préalpato talks about the pressures of being labelled the World’s Best Pastry Chef and gender equality within the restaurant industry as she is commissioned to create a special dessert for the France Pavilion at Expo 2020.

Italy

Albanian suspect in 2016 Nice attack arrested in Italy

The suspect has been identified as Endri Elenzi and is alleged to have provided arms for the 2016 attack.

France

Meet France's first female imam who is on a mission to modernise Islam

"The legal schools of Islam today, or the whole normative part of the Muslim religion, emanates from medieval thought," Kahina Bahloul told Euronews. "That is no longer possible."