Tag: france
Coronavirus latest: 80 year-old Chinese dies in France
An 80-year-old Chinese tourist infected with the coronavirus has died in France, the first fatality in Europe and the fourth…
France to work for Middle East stability after U.S. strike – Minister
France’s priority is to stabilize the Middle East, French Junior Foreign Affairs Minister Amelie de Montchalin said on Friday after…
More rail disruptions expected as strike continues in France
Travellers face more disruptions in France Thursday as the over three-week-old rail strike continues despite the Christmas holiday.
Transport strikes continue in France as lorry drivers block roads
Lorry drivers have blocked numerous motorways in France with their vehicles in protest at a tax increase on fuel.
Euro 2020 Draw: Germany, France, Portugal in tough group
The draw for the Euro 2020 group stages was held on Saturday, Nov. 30 in Bucharest, Romania, with the most…
Turkey, France qualify for Euro 2020 Finals
Turkey and France qualified for the Euro 2020 finals on Thursday. Turkey, second in Group H, secured nomination with a…
Strong earthquake injures four in France
Authorities said an unusually strong earthquake hit southeastern France on Monday injuring four people, one of them seriously injured.
Ukraine qualify for Euro 2020 while France, England, Turkey, Portugal wait
Ukraine booked their place in Euro 2020 after squeezing past Portugal as Cristiano Ronaldo scored his 700th career goal on…
France plans to block EU membership talks
EU diplomats on Friday said France plans to block the start of EU membership negotiations with Albania and North Macedonia,…
G7 Summit: Protesters, Police clash
Clashes broke out on Saturday between several hundred protesters and security forces near the location of the G7 summit in…
French second quarter jobless falls to more than 5-year low
Data from the Labour Ministry on Thursday showed that France’s jobless total fell in the second quarter to its lowest…
Macron’s ‘Lobster’ minister resigns
Francois de Rugy, a senior French cabinet minister and close ally of President Emmanuel Macron has resigned after reports accused…
AFCON: Algerians go wild again in France, 282 arrested
No fewer than 282 people were arrested in France after Algerians marked with riotous celebrations the Algerian football team's qualification…
France joins US in creating Space Force
French President Emmanuel Macron on Saturday joined the United States in announcing the creation of a new national military space…
USA’s Rapinoe ends French quest for World Cup trophy
There will be no double FIFA World Cup victory for France as Megan Rapinoe broke the hearts of French women's…