The Latest Breaking News from France

At least seven killed after explosion and fire in southern France

Interior minister heads to scene of tragedy near Perpignan as search of gutted buildings continues

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2022

French elections 2022: what could happen when country heads to polls?

As France prepares to elect next president, nearly half of voters say they are still undecided

The Guardian - UK · Feb 14, 2022

Four go on trial over militant murder of French priest

Four men went on trial on Monday over the murder of an elderly priest who was knifed to death at his altar in a militant attack that rocked France.

Reuters · Feb 14, 2022

Ryanair couple wish they got train to Edinburgh after airline takes them to wrong country

Simon Forster and Emma Schofield had planned a trip to Copenhagen but were greeted with chaotic scenes at Manchester Airport on December 17.

Edinburgh Live · Feb 14, 2022

Spain, France and Norway ease Covid travel rules

Europe is opening back up to tourists

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022

France travel rules ease as Covid tests axed for vaccinated UK travellers

France is relaxing travel restrictions for UK travellers who are fully vaccinated against coronavirus as it follows in the footsteps of other countries like Portugal and Greece

Daily Mirror · Feb 14, 2022

Papadakis, Cizeron Claim Olympic Ice Dance Gold in Beijing

Gabriella Papadakis and Guillaume Cizeron of France broke their own ice dance world record Monday, winning the Olympic gold medal that narrowly eluded them four years ago in Pyeongchang. The last figure skaters on the ice for the free dance, Papadakis and Cizeron scored 136.15 points for their performance to…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2022

France add fuel to fans’ love affair with ‘beautiful victory’ over Ireland

The Six Nations favourites lived up to their billing with a captivating win over Ireland to delight their home support

The Independent UK · Feb 14, 2022

Iraq's $27 Billion Total Deal Stuck Over Contract Wrangling

A $27-billion deal between France’s Total and Iraq, that Baghdad hoped would reverse the exit of oil majors from the country, has stalled amid disputes over terms and risks being scrapped by the country's new government. Iraq has struggled to attract major fresh investments into its energy industry since signing…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2022

Trial Opens over Militant Murder of French Priest

Four alleged accomplices in the murder of an 85-year-old French priest go on trial in Paris on Monday after years of investigations into one of the most grisly militant attacks that have rocked France in recent years.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 14, 2022