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France is Still Trying to Evacuate Hundreds of People
France is still trying to get several hundred people out of Afghanistan. French President Macron's announcement came shortly after a deadly attack at the airport in the Afghan capital Kabul. The airport is crucial for evacuations.
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Giant Panda Lent to France Gives Birth to Twins
Huan Huan, a giant panda, loaned to France by China, gave birth to twins in the night from Sunday to Monday. The cubs, born about 1 a.m., are bringing the offspring of the panda female and her mate Yuan Zi to three, Beauval Zoo in central…
40 Million French People Partially or Completely Vaccinated Against Coronavirus
More than 40 million inhabitants of France have now had at least one corona jab, French President Emmanuel Macron reports. Sixty percent of the French population is now partially or fully vaccinated against the coronavirus.
33.2…
France Ends Curfew on June 20: Mouth Mask Outside No Longer Mandatory
The curfew in France will disappear next Sunday, June 20. From that day on, everyone can be outside for as long as they want.
The government has decided to bring forward the abolition of the unpopular measure by ten days.
The…
France Expects First Doses of Moderna Vaccine in the Coming Days
France expects the first doses of Moderna's corona vaccine in the coming days. So said the medical expert who coordinates the country's vaccination strategy against television channel BFM.
This week, the European regulator EMA gave…
Thirty Years in Prison for Involvement in Attacks in Paris
One of the suspects in the attacks on the French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo and a Jewish supermarket in 2015 was sentenced to 30 years in prison on Tuesday.
Hayat Boumeddiene, the wife of one of the later murdered…
Corruption Case Against Former President Sarkozy Has Been Suspended
The trial of former French President Nicolas Sarkozy that started Monday has been postponed to November 26.
Sarkozy, who is on trial for corruption along with lawyer Thierry Herzog and judge Gilbert Azibert, was present in court on…
Busting Common Myths About Laguiole Knives
Laguiole is a renowned name worldwide, but still, people have myths associated with it. The lack of knowledge and spread of fake information is all that causes these myths to originate.
So, let's take a look at the most common myths about…
Russia: Retaliation Against Berlin and Paris for Navalni Sanctions
Russia is quick to retaliate against France and Germany, the two countries that were the driving force behind European sanctions against Moscow for poisoning opposition leader Alexei Navalny.
Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov…
French Parks and Markets Remain Open
France's parks will remain open, as will food markets, a government spokesman confirms. The parks were also closed to the public during the previous lockdown.
President Macron said on Wednesday that a new strict lockdown is needed…