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London rolls out live facial recognition as EU considers ban

The Metropolitan Police say the technology will help them combat "serious crime" but opponents argue it will be in violation of human rights.

France

Fresh strikes and protests as Macron pushes ahead with pension reforms

It's being seen as a last-ditch attempt to revive opposition to Emmanuel Macron's controversial pension reforms.

World News

France will delay digital tax on technology giants after talks with US

France's finance minister said that the country would delay its tax after repeatedly saying they would not back down in the face of pressure from the United States.

World News

Europe's weather mix: Record high pressure, cold and Storm Gloria

Extreme weather has come to western Europe. A powerful anticyclone is breaking records in high pressure across Belgium, France and the UK, while Storm Gloria, pushing the anti-cyclone south, is causing heavy rain, winds and even rare snowfall in Spain.

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France

French publisher apologises for CIA 9/11 conspiracy theory in textbook

Textbook publisher Ellipses said it bitterly regretted the mistake that suggested 9/11 was orchestrated by the CIA.

France

After the strike, will France face more radical forms of protest?

Transport services resumed on Monday after 46 days of strikes. But is the country headed towards more punctual and violent forms of protests? Euronews takes a look.

France

Blaze at Macron-visited Paris restaurant as pension protests continue

A small fire was quickly put out at La Rotonde restaurant in the early hours on Saturday after a string of demonstrations across the city over pension reform proposals.

France

Paris metro workers to pause pension strike to 'recharge batteries'

The biggest union for Paris metro workers said on Saturday it would pause striking in order to "recharge" and "re-orient" the movement.

France

Will women really be the biggest winners of France’s pension reforms?

Will French women actually benefit from the new pension system and what can we learn from the examples of other European countries? Euronews answers.

Earth News

Could air pollution be affecting your menstrual cycle?

A new study in France suggests the length of a woman's menstrual cycle might be impacted by pollution.

World News

Police violence: Could France and Catalonia ban rubber bullet guns?

Police violence: Could France and Catalonia ban rubber bullet guns?

France

Michelin under fire over Paul Bocuse restaurant downgrade

French celebrity chef Marc Veryat said the decision was 'a scandal' and even President Emmanuel Macron has weighed in.

France

Macron will not release any more bears in the Pyrenees, herders say

Bears were responsible for 400 attacks against livestock in the border region in 2018, they say.

Europe News

Analysis: Iran nuclear deal on the brink

With Iran diplomacy in limbo, the nuclear agreement seems at the brink of falling apart. Yet, the European guarantors of the deal, France, Germany and the UK, triggered the mediation mechanism in a last-ditch effort to save what was praised as one of the biggest diplomatic achievements of our time.

Destinations

Think flying is the carbon-heavy part of your holiday? Think again.

All-inclusive European holidays could emit more greenhouse gases through your food than your flights.

France

Trial of former priest accused of sexual assault postponed by one day

The trial will begin on Tuesday.

France

France strikes: is the end in sight after Macron's compromise?

French labour unions were divided about the future of the social movement after the government offered to temporarily scrap a controversial part of its pension reform. plans.

France

French PM 'willing to scrap' controversial part of pension reforms

But will it appease protesters and end one of the longest strikes in French history?

France

More protests to hit France as pension talks end without breakthrough

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe said he would make "concrete proposals" on Saturday to end the deadlock with unions over the pension reform.

France

'Uber-ising medicine': Health chiefs slam sick note website in France

A newly launched online service in France provides valid sick notes after a video consultation. Health chiefs are not happy.

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