The Latest Breaking News from France

Six Nations headlines: Eddie Jones to recall George Ford, France forced into nine squad changes

The latest look at the biggest stories ahead of the 2022 Guinness Six Nations

Bristol Post · Jan 24, 2022

Latest Russia-Ukraine updates: US puts 8,500 troops on alert

Russia-Ukraine tensions news from January 24: US, Europe and NATO present united front after call between leaders.

Al Jazeera · Jan 24, 2022

France bars unvaccinated from restaurants, sports venues

People who aren't vaccinated against COVID-19 are no longer allowed in France's restaurants, bars, tourist sites and sports venues unless they recently recovered from the virus

The Independent UK · Jan 24, 2022

Water Cannon, Tear Gas at COVID-19 Protests in Brussels

Police fired water cannons and thick clouds of tear gas in Brussels on Sunday to disperse protesters demonstrating against COVID-19 vaccinations and restrictions that aim to curb the fast-spreading omicron variant. The protest drew tens of thousands of people, some traveling from France, Germany and other countries to take part.…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Jan 23, 2022

Travel boost for families as kids 12-16 'set to get Covid passes in time for half term'

British families will reportedly no longer be forced to ring up NHS 119 or go online to request an NHS Covid Pass letter to go on holiday with their teenage children to destinations such as Spain, Italy and France.

Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2022

How businesses can best help employees disconnect from work

A number of countries have recently introduced legislation giving employees the legal right to disconnect electronically from work. Originating in France, right-to-disconnect initiatives mandate that organizations cannot expect employees to be available outside of their established working hours.

The Conversation · Jan 23, 2022

Getting snappy: concerns over blue crab invasion in the Mediterranean

This species of crab, originally from the west coast of the United States, has found a new home in the lagoons around the French Mediterranean coast, destabilising not only the local ecosystem as well as wreaking havoc on the fishing industry.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 23, 2022

French soldier dies in attack on anti-insurgent base in Mali

France says one of its soldiers has been killed in a mortar attack on a base in Mali

The Independent UK · Jan 23, 2022

Novak Djokovic gets huge French Open boost as France introduce 'new vaccine passport rule'

World number one Novak Djokovic will be allowed to play in the 2022 French Open after the country brought in new vaccine passport rules.

Daily Mirror · Jan 23, 2022

French soldier killed in attack on military base in northern Mali

A French soldier has been killed in a mortar attack on a military camp in Gao, northern Mali, the Elysée Palace announced Sunday. Brigadier Alexandre Martin had been serving in France’s Barkhane operation in the restive Sahel region.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 23, 2022