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France’s terrorism risk remains ‘extremely high’, says minister

French security authorities are monitoring more than 8,000 people suspected of terrorist leanings, the interior minister says. His warning comes ahead of a trial of…

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Facebook agrees to pay France €106 million in back taxes

Facebook’s French subsidiary has agreed to pay 106 million euros ($125 million) in back taxes and penalties following persistent government efforts to get online giants…

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France reports record COVID-19 cases since May lockdown as global infections rise

France reported its highest daily level of coronavirus cases since the end of a two-month lockdown period in May. The French health ministry on Sunday…

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France to make face masks mandatory in most workplaces

France is to make face masks compulsory in most workplaces as it grapples with a resurgence in coronavirus cases. The new rule is likely to…

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France sends in riot police to enforce face mask rules in Marseille

French riot police are being deployed near Marseille to help enforce mask requirements as the country registers a spike in COVID-19 cases. Government spokesperson Gabriel…

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UK and France promise new migrant crossings plan, says minister

The UK and France are working on new measures to stop migrants from crossing the English Channel, an immigration minister has said. Chris Philp said…

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Migrant Channel crossings ‘stupid and dangerous’ says Boris Johnson as UK re-examines asylum law

Boris Johnson has said he wants to work together with France to curb the number of migrants taking the perilous journey across the Channel to…

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UK says illegal migrant crossings from France are unacceptable

Illegal migrant crossing from France to Britain are unacceptable so there needs to be action to prevent smugglers from exploiting people who risk the perilous…

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France: Masks become mandatory on some of Paris’ crowded streets

Paris will make masks mandatory on certain crowded streets and outdoor public areas from Monday following a rise in new COVID-19 cases. The areas where…

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Mauritius declares environmental emergency after oil spill

The Indian Ocean island of Mauritius has declared a “state of environmental emergency” after a Japanese-owned ship that ran aground offshore days ago began spilling…

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