The Latest Breaking News from France

France report good news on Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack before Six Nations

Les Bleus begin the championship at home to Italy.

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

Biden ‘stands by’ pledge to nominate Black woman to supreme court, White House says – as it happened

President urged to make good on promise to pick Black woman to fill vacancy, with Stephen Breyer to retire as justice – follow the latest

The Guardian - US · Jan 26, 2022

Romania is ready to host increased NATO troops if needed, president says

Romania is in talks with the United States and France over ways to enhance their troop count in the country and was ready to host an increased NATO military presence, President Klaus Iohannis said on Wednesday.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2022

Analysis-W. Africa coups show limits of diplomacy, opening door to new players

Earlier this month, West African countries slapped tough economic sanctions on Mali to punish coup leaders seeking to extend their hold on power, and to halt a run of military takeovers that have beset the region since 2020.

Reuters · Jan 26, 2022

France bans gay 'conversion therapy' with new law

France has a new law that bans so-called conversion therapies and authorizes jail time and fines for practitioners who use the scientifically discredited practice to attempt to change the sexual orientation or gender identity of LGBTQ people

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

EasyJet gives urgent warning to passengers over 3-day strike action in France

Strike action is taking place over three days at the end of January, starting on January 26 to January 28

Nottingham Post · Jan 26, 2022

Latest Ukraine updates: US formally responds to Russia’s demands

Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 26: Biden administration rejects Russian demand to halt NATO’s expansion.

Al Jazeera · Jan 26, 2022

Hundreds gather in Burkina Faso's capital to support military coup

Supporters of the new junta in Burkina Faso gathered in the capital Ouagadougou on Tuesday as neighbouring countries, the UN and France condemned the military coup.

France 24 · Jan 26, 2022

Expert Simon Calder answers your questions on travelling to France, Covid testing and more

Confused by French rules, Spanish practices and African attitudes? Your problems solved here

The Independent UK · Jan 26, 2022

Triumph for victims as France criminalises 'barbaric' gay conversion therapies

After a lengthy battle, France has made conversion therapies that seek to impose heterosexuality on LGBTQ+ people a crime punishable by up to three years in prison and fines of up to 45,000 euros.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 26, 2022