World Aug 09 France's virus pass is now required in restaurants, trains France took a big step into a post-pandemic future by requiring people to show a QR code proving they have a special virus pass before they can enjoy restaurants and cafes or travel across the country.
World Aug 07 For 4th week, protesters in France decry virus pass rules Starting Monday, the pass will be required in France to access cafes, restaurants, long-distance travel and, in some cases, hospitals. It was already in place for cultural and recreational venues, including cinemas, concert halls, sports arenas and theme parks with…
Politics Jun 22 France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy faces jail term in campaign financing trial The trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy has concluded in Paris, after a month during which the court sought to determine whether he broke laws on campaign financing in his unsuccessful 2012 re-election bid.
World Jun 10 Macron to reduce French military troops in Africa's Sahel The French operation will be replaced by another support mission of French troops that will further rely on regional partners and continue to focus on fighting against Islamic extremists.
World Jun 05 D-Day spirit of remembrance lives on, despite the pandemic Amid the coronavirus pandemic, this year's D-Day commemorations are taking place with travel restrictions that have prevented veterans or families of fallen soldiers from the U.S., Britain and other allied countries from making the trip to France. Only a few…
World Apr 25 French protesters demand trial for Jewish woman's killer Protesters in Paris and other French cities on Sunday denounced a ruling by France’s highest court that the killer of Jewish woman Sarah Halimi was not criminally responsible and therefore could not go on trial.
World Mar 31 France to close schools, ban domestic travel as virus surges French President Emmanuel Macron has announced a three-week nationwide school closure and a month-long domestic travel ban.
World Mar 01 Former French President Sarkozy convicted of corruption, sentenced to jail A Paris court on Monday found French former President Nicolas Sarkozy guilty of corruption and influence peddling and sentenced him to one year in prison and a two-year suspended sentence.
World Jan 21 French victims of child abuse speak out in new #MeToo wave The French government has pledged to toughen laws on the rape of children after a massive online movement has seen hundreds of victims share accounts about sexual abuse within their families.
Science Jan 11 50 countries vow to protect 30 percent of land and sea by 2030 At least 50 countries have committed to protect 30 percent of the planet, including land and sea, over the decade in efforts to halt species extinction and address climate change issues.