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France lashes out at 'discriminatory' England quarantine rule
The UK singled out France due to the government's concern over the 'persistent presence' of the Beta variant, which is believed to be more resistant to vaccines...
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Israel tells France it takes spyware scandal seriously
Pegasus can switch on a phone's camera or microphone and harvest its data, and is at the centre of a storm after a list of about 50,000 potential surveillance targets worldwide was leaked to human rights groups.
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France owes French Polynesia 'a debt' over nuclear tests: Macron
"I accept responsibility and I want truth and transparency together with you," Macron said in a speech to Polynesian officials during his first official trip to the territory, adding that there should be better compensation for victims of the tests.
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New Covid variant 'probable' this year: top French expert
The country is currently battling an unprecedented spike in new cases caused by the more infectious Delta variant, which was first recorded in India.
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France launches controversial vaccine pass as fourth wave hits
Prime Minister Jean Castex defended the policy, noting that nearly all new infections are in people who have not been immunised. The number of new infections over 24 hours shot up to 21,000 on Wednesday, the highest level since early May.
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Israel firm NSO says Macron not targeted by Pegasus spyware
Pegasus can hack into mobile phones without a user knowing, enabling clients to read every message, track a user's location and tap into the phone's camera and microphone.
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France defends tougher vaccine rules as bookings soar
President Emmanuel Macron announced the tougher measures Monday, including mandatory vaccinations for healthcare and retirement home workers, prompting a surge in bookings for the jab.
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France fines Google 220 mn euros over online ad dominance
The penalty is part of a settlement reached after three media groups, News Corp, French daily Le Figaro and Belgium's Groupe Rossel, accused Google of effectively having a monopoly over online ad sales.
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French scientists warn high vaccine rate needed to stop Delta
French scientists said that as many as 95% of people might need to be vaccinated to dam the spread of the Delta variant of COVID-19.
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France tells citizens to avoid Spain, Portugal over Delta variant
France currently allows people to travel to all other EU members as long as they are fully vaccinated or present a negative PCR or antigen test on their return.
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Battle of the bubbly: French champagne makers incensed by Russia law
French producers can still use the word in French, but will also have to write "sparkling wine" in Cyrillic on the back of bottles -- a heresy for brands that say nothing on Earth can match their pizzazz.
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French court gives govt 9 months to boost climate change action
Ruling on a case brought by the northern coastal town of Grande-Synthe, the State Council said France was set to miss its target of reducing emissions by 40% by 2030 compared with 1990 levels, unless it took corrective action.
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France doubles paid paternity leave to 28 days
France introduced paid leave for new fathers in 2002 but only seven in 10 dads take advantage of it, despite numerous studies showing a raft of positive impacts from having both parents present after birth.
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France to legalise IVF for lesbians after two-year debate
The reform will bring France in line with several European countries, including Belgium and Spain, currently two of the top destinations for French lesbian couples and single women looking for help to conceive.
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Dirco demands explanation for Pretty Yende's 'ill-treatment' by French officials
Yende was detained at the Charles De Gaulle International Airport in Paris a week ago and kept for almost three hours based on an allegation that her Italian residence permit was not valid
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SA to benefit from COVID-19 vaccine technology transfer hub
The World Health Organization (WHO) and its Covax programme partners are collaborating with a consortium, as well as universities, to establish a COVID-19 vaccine technology transfer hub in the country.
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France opens COVID jabs to kids over 12 years old in herd immunity drive
The jabs are not compulsory for children and have no bearing on whether they can attend school or go on holiday in France.
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Volkswagen says charged in France over 'dieselgate' scandal
In a statement a day after French rival Renault announced it had also been charged in the inquiry, VW denied causing any "harm" to French consumers, though a source close to the inquiry said it faces "deceit" charges.
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French President Macron slapped during crowd stop
Images on social media and broadcast on the BFM news channel showed the French leader approach a barrier to greet voters, where a long-haired man in a green T-shirt took hold of his elbow and then slapped him.
