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French legend defeated in Paris

Round up of Day 2 of the Paris Judo World Championships. The big talking point is Teddy Riner losing for the first time in 155 fights.

World News

Authorities across Europe try to contain the spread of coronavirus

Authorities across Europe are trying to contain the spread of coronavirus by hunting down those who came into contact with infected people.

Sport

Dramatic opening day in Judo Championships

First day of the Paris 2020 World Judo Championships

France

French skating chief quits over sexual abuse scandal

The long-serving head of the French Ice Skating Federation (FFSG), Didier Gailhaguet, resigned on Saturday after former skaters spoke of sexual assaults by coaches.

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United Kingdom

UK, French authorities intercept over 220 migrants in English Channel

Ninety migrants were intercepted in British waters on Thursday — the highest number in a single day.

France

French corporations accused of race discrimination in job applications

A government study found applicants with Arabic-sounding names received 25% fewer responses than candidates with French names.

My Europe Series

Europe on reset: Macron in Poland and new rules for new members

This week is the first without Britain as a member, and the EU was keen to reset its route. The French President was in Poland and the Commission laid out new methods for those keen to join the bloc.

France

Marine Le Pen: EU has more to lose on Brexit, but I don't want Frexit

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen says the EU must be reformed into a looser alliance of nations or "other countries will leave."

World

Striking workers affect rubbish collection across French capital

There's a foul smell spreading across the French capital, with garbage piling up across the city. The strikes which have brought much of France to a halt in recent months, are starting to affect rubbish collection.

Earth News

First vegan eggs hatched in a lab, but what are they made of?

We spoke to the French women breaking down the final frontier in veganism.

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Water bomber planes and crews of firefighters battle Corsica fire

Since 4. February 2020, a fire devastated more than 1,000 hectares of vegetation between Quenza, Solaro and Sari-Solenzara without causing any injuries.

France

Gang on trial for impersonating French minister in €50 million scam

The alleged impersonators wore a mask of French minister Jean-Yves Le Drian to trick their victims. The scheme saw them extort more than €50 million from wealthy figures.

France

Rape inquiry launched after French skating champion accuses ex-coach

Ex-coach Gilles Beyer faces accusations of "rape of minors" after former champion Sarah Abitbol said he abused her in a new book.

France

Police clear final migrant camp in northern Paris

French police cleared the last migrant camp in Paris on Tuesday morning, fulfilling the government's promise to clear the northeast of the capital from illegal camps.

France

Macron: Poland, Germany and France to lead Europe after Brexit

French president said it was obligation of 'big European powers' to make Europe stronger, more sovereign, and more united.

France

Doctors and lawyers march in Paris against Macron pension reforms

The demonstrators gathered at Bastille and are expected to march to Opera.

France

Coronavirus: France faces 'epidemic' of anti-Asian racism

Young French-Asians say they are facing an 'epidemic' of racism in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak

France

France quarantines 180 in former holiday camp

180 French people evacuated from the Chinese city of Wuhan are being held in quarantine in southern France over coronavirus fears

France

First skirmish of Brexit? French condemn Guernsey fishing ban

Guernsey has announced a post-Brexit case-by-case permit scheme for French boats that officials in France say is a de facto ban on fishing.

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Macron: Brexit Day is 'historic alarm signal' for reform in Europe

French president Emmanuel Macron warned: "British people have chosen to leave the European Union. They will … no longer have the same rights.”

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