France approves plan to scrap TV licence fee Broadcasters worry they will be forced to rely more on advertising following bill The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
2,171 people infected with monkeypox in France - minister A total of 2,171 people have been infected with monkeypox in France, health minister Francois Braun said on Tuesday Reuters · Aug 2, 2022
French Senate agrees Emmanuel Macron’s plan to scrap TV licence fee Decision causes controversy amid concern over funding for public service broadcasting The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022
Nearly 700 migrants cross Channel in one day, a record for the year Monday saw 696 migrants and asylum seekers cross the Channel from France to the United Kingdom, on board 14 small boats. The defence ministry described the influx as the highest daily tally for 2022 and only the second time this year that daily crossings have topped 600. Radio France Internationale · Aug 2, 2022
British tourists to France may need to prove they have €120 to spend for every day of their holiday France has joined Spain in introducing new rules on how much cash British holidaymakers need to have in their bank accounts before entering the country. Liverpool Echo · Aug 2, 2022
PSV and Monaco profiled as Rangers draw big hitters in Champions League playoff round Giovanni van Bronckhorst's side face a seriously tough tie if they beat Union Saint-Gilloise in the third qualifying round. Daily Record · Aug 2, 2022
France removes all Covid restrictions for travellers, Foreign Office confirms The changes come as thousands of Brits head to France for the summer holidays and should speed up the arrival process for travellers Chronicle Live · Aug 2, 2022
Jet2 doubles Nice flights after France finally ditches Covid visitor rules It has added a new route to the French Riviera from Birmingham Airport and increased frequency from Leeds Bradford and Manchester Airport next summer Wales Online · Aug 2, 2022
Madrid Bets Benzema Will Stay in Top Form for Another Season When Karim Benzema went down in pain after getting hurt in a practice session during Real Madrid’s preseason tour in the United States, it was understandable why his teammates and the coaching staff appeared concerned. Madrid can't afford to lose Benzema, who was the team's best player last season and… Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 2, 2022
Water restrictions in force across France as drought threatens crop production Drought and a succession of three heat waves since June – attributed by scientific consensus to climate change - have severely reduced river flows across France, multiplying water restriction measures, directly affecting agricultural production. Radio France Internationale · Aug 2, 2022
France ditches all Covid travel rules for Brits as Foreign Office changes advice France travel rules for Brits have been ditched including entry requirements such as proof of Covid vaccination, Covid tests and more - we take a look at everything you need to know Daily Mirror · Aug 2, 2022
‘I was wrong about post-Brexit queues at Dover but for the right reason’ – Rees-Mogg ‘Go to Portugal not France,’ urges the Brexit opportunities minister The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022
Jacob Rees-Mogg: I was wrong to say Brexit would not cause Dover delays Minister blames France for recent problems and suggests Britons might go to Portugal instead The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022
UN chief warns world is on the brink of 'nuclear annihilation' As the United States, Britain and France urge Russia to stop "its dangerous nuclear rhetoric and behaviour," UN head Antonio Guterres has warned that a misunderstanding could spark global nuclear destruction. Radio France Internationale · Aug 2, 2022
The Guardian - UK · Aug 2, 2022 Euro 2022: our writers select their highs and lows from the tournament From Georgia Stanway’s rocket to Alexandra Popp’s heartbreak via some electric matches in front of record-breaking crowds
The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2022 On this day in 2012: Olympic gold for Sir Chris Hoy and Team GB in London The home team recovered from an early crash for Philip Hindes in their heat to beat France in the final in a world-record time.
The Hindu · Aug 1, 2022 Chennai Chess Olympiad | Gukesh, Nihal, Tania and Vantika thrive India 1 held by France; India 3 loses to Georgia in the women’s section
The Times of India · Aug 1, 2022 Chess Olympiad: Gukesh, Nihal star in India 2 win MAMALLAPURAM: After being on top for the first three days of the 44th Olympiad, Indian teams faced their first hurdle on Monday. India 1, in the open category, drew their encounter against France 2-2. All four matches in that round ended in draws. P Harikrishna and Vidit Gujrathi drew with…
France 24 · Aug 1, 2022 Paris monkeypox vaccine rollout gains momentum Despite a shortage of healthcare professionals to administer shots, a monkeypox vaccination campaign is gaining momentum in the Paris region, which has been the epicentre of France's outbreak. France has the fifth-highest number of monkeypox cases worldwide – nearly 2,000, the national health authorities said on Friday.
Liverpool Echo · Aug 1, 2022 France travel and entry rules as covid regulations change again Those travelling from the UK to France are advised to familiarise themselves with new covid rules
Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 1, 2022 US, Allies Hit Russia for ‘Dangerous’ Nuclear Rhetoric Ahead of UN Talks The United States and its nuclear allies rebuked Russia Monday for "irresponsible and dangerous" talk about possibly deploying nuclear weapons as a review of the keystone nuclear treaty opened at the United Nations. "Following Russia's unprovoked and unlawful war of aggression against Ukraine, we call on Russia to cease its…
The Guardian - UK · Aug 1, 2022 Marion Rousse hails success of ‘proper women’s Tour de France’ The race director was delighted with the impact the Tour de France Femmes had made – but insists there is still work to be done
Foreign Policy · Aug 1, 2022 The Mediterranean as We Know It Is Vanishing From Saint-Tropez to Amalfi, the region’s most attractive tourist destinations are also its most vulnerable.
The Hindu · Aug 1, 2022 IAF to participate in multilateral exercise ‘Pitch Black’ in Australia he participants this year are Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, India, Japan, Malaysia, Netherlands, New Zealand, the Philippines, South Korea, Singapore, Thailand, UAE, the U.K. and the U.S
Manchester Evening News · Aug 1, 2022 FCO issues update to travellers as France removes all Covid restrictions France has dropped all coronavirus entry requirements