France has surpassed two million cases of Covid-19, Director General of Health Jérôme Salomon announced at a press briefing on Tuesday as infections across Europe hit more than 15 million.
?Legitimising? violence? Macron takes on the Anglo-American press
Even as France grapples with concurrent health, economic and security crises, President Emmanuel Macron has taken time out of his busy schedule to criticise the English-language press for its coverage of his fight against ?Islamist separatism?, accusing British and US media of ?legitimising violence?.
France to launch Covid-19 vaccine campaign in January
France said Tuesday it was preparing to kick off a nationwide Covid vaccination campaign in January when it hopes virus shots will be approved and available.
Covid-19: French sports stadiums to keep ban on fans until January
Fans will not be allowed to return to French stadiums to watch sporting matches before January, and then with strict crowd limits depending on a venue's size, the French presidency said Tuesday.
'English Nouveau': Britain offers up a young red to rival Beaujolais
In years gone by, British wine merchants would race to secure Beaujolais Nouveau for their stocks. But now the UK's first young red is being made near the English border with Wales.
French bill banning images of police worries activists and journalists
French lawmakers will begin debating a controversial bill on Tuesday that proposes a ban on the publication of images showing law enforcement officers. The bill has drawn sharp criticism from media outlets and activist groups who say it would violate principles of press freedom and the public?s right to be informed.
'English Nouveau': Britain offers up a young red to rival Beaujolais
In years gone by, British wine merchants would race to secure Beaujolais Nouveau for their stocks. But now the UK's first young red is being made near the English border with Wales.
The best medicine: Around the world in clever Covid-19 adverts
A tongue-in-cheek Covid-19 public service announcement from Germany elevating "lazy as racoons" couch potatoes to certified heroes became a social media sensation over the weekend. Many coronavirus-awareness adverts rely on fear or strike a sombre note with now-familiar tropes ? the rising drone shots of empty cityscapes and swell of wistful music. But another genre sets itself apart with humour or clever takes on the way we live now, often with an eye to reaching young people. FRANCE 24 takes a look at some of the world's best.
Poland, Hungary veto EU budget over new rules linking funding to rule of law
Poland and Hungary on Monday vetoed the European Union?s next seven-year budget and a massive coronavirus recovery plan due to a new mechanism that links EU funding to the rule of law, plunging the 27-nation bloc into a political crisis.
'Abnormal spike in deaths' as fin whales wash up on French shores
Marine biologists are investigating the deaths of at least six whales found washed up on France's western shores with no apparent sign of having been hit by a ship or caught in a trawler's net.
Time is running out for Brexit deal, EU warns UK, amid final crisis talks in Brussels
European Union diplomats warned Britain on Monday that time was fast running out for a Brexit deal, and that it may already be too late to ratify one, as negotiators in Brussels began a last-ditch attempt to avoid a tumultuous exit at the end of December.
SOUTH KINGSTOWN, R.I. (AP) ? The University of Rhode Island's business school has received a $6 million gift from a couple who graduated in 1974, the school announced Monday.
OUTDOORS COMMENTARY: The life of Tusker, the wild boar, part II: A dangerous place
Thanks to a very woods-wise mother, Tusker and all but one of his family managed to make it through the lean months to see the buds appear on the elm and willows.
During her junior season, it looked like nothing could stop Paris Wildcat Enchantra Roberson?s run to the state playoffs. But then the Covid-19 pandemic struck, halting her season in its tracks.