France
French Citizens Largely Barred From Traveling to U.K. as Omicron Spreads
France announced that travelers from the U.K. would have to provide a negative COVID-19 test less than a day old and quarantine for 2 days to enter the country.
COVID Panic Grips Europe as Explosion in Omicron Cases Threatens Christmas
France plans to introduce new restrictions on travelers from the U.K. and on non-French residents to slow the spread of the highly transmissible new variant.
Teen, 7-Year-Old Among Those Killed in Boat Accident in English Channel
French authorities identified 26 people who died when a migrant boat sank between France and the U.K. last month.
Putin Accuses Ukraine of 'Deliberately Aggravating' Border Crisis to Macron
Putin also said that Ukraine "is being pumped up with modern weapons, which poses a direct threat to Russia's security."
Saudi Man Mistakenly Identified as One of Jamal Khashoggi's Killers Freed
The misidentified man reportedly shares the same name as one of Khashoggi's suspected killers, Khalid Aedh al-Otaibi.
French Police Release Saudi Man Mistakenly Arrested for Khashoggi Murder
The news comes one day after the death of a prominent editor related to the case.
10-Month-Old Baby Among Survivors In Building Explosion, Father Killed
A baby and its parents were pulled from the rubble after a building in southeastern France exploded. The child and mother survived, but the father was killed.
Human Rights Groups Decry Arms Deal Between France, UAE Over War Crimes
As France signed a deal to sell combat planes and helicopters to the UAE, human rights groups denounced the decision, saying they could be used in war crimes.
England, France Ignored Migrants' Calls for Help on Sinking Boat, Survivor
One survivor said they made calls to French and British police asking for help but were told to call the other. Twenty-seven people died.
Eric Zemmour, Pundit Often Compared to Trump, Running for French President
Eric Zemmour, who has multiple hate speech convictions, announced his candidacy in a video an anti-racism group said demonstrated "pathological racism."
U.S.-Born WWII Spy Josephine Baker Now First Black Woman in French Pantheon
Though her body will remain in Monaco, a coffin carrying soils from places where she made an impact will be placed inside the Pantheon.
EU Advises Member Countries to Not Enact Tighter COVID Restrictions
In hopes of saving free travel between the nation-bloc's 27 countries, the EU is recommending countries against implementing restrictions amid the latest surge.
31 Migrants Die in English Channel After Boat Launched from France Capsizes
British and French authorities have called it the "biggest tragedy" involving immigrants in the crossing.
Maskless Video of French PM at Event Circulates After Positive COVID Test
French Prime Minister Jean Castex tested positive for COVID-19 and faced scrutiny on social media after a video of him maskless and shaking hands at an event.
80-Year-Old Bystander Injured in Riots Over COVID Vax Pass in Caribbean
Schools shut down after riots erupted on the Caribbean island of Guadeloupe after France passed mandatory vaccinations for health care workers.
Colorized Footage of Snowball Fight From 124 Years Ago Wows the Internet
One viewer said: "I don't think I've ever gone outside in the winter and seen like 20 adults having a snowball fight like this."
Inclusion of Non-Binary Pronoun in Respected French Dictionary Stirs Debate
The pronoun "iel" is gaining increased usage across France, but it has also generated detractors.
Popular European Destinations That Unvaccinated People Can and Can't Visit
Several European countries have placed travel restrictions on unvaccinated travelers from the United States.
French TV Pundit Goes on Trial for Calling Migrant Kids Thieves
Eric Zemmour, far-right TV pundit, faces his third hate speech conviction for calling unaccompanied migrant children thieves, murderers and rapists.
White House Combats Report of Animosity Between Joe Biden and Kamala Harris
CNN reported that many in Harris's circle feel that she is being sidelined by Biden aides.
Video of Kamala Harris Speaking With 'French Accent' Viewed Over 1m Times
The vice president, who is on a four-day visit to France, seemed to emphasize certain words in what sounded like a local accent.
Soccer Star's Alleged Attack on Teammate Sparks Tonya Harding Comparisons
In France, Paris St-Germain (PSG) women's midfielder Aminata Diallo has been arrested following an attack on one of her teammates last week.
Soccer Player Aminata Diallo Arrested After Masked Men Assaulted Teammate
The attack left Diallo's Paris St.-Germain teammate unable to play in a championship game.
Marie Antoinette's Diamond Bracelets Soar in Value, Sell for $8.2M
The bracelets had been in the possession of Marie Antoinette's family for over 200 years and were expected to fetch between $2 million to $4 million before the auction.
French Catholic Church Will Sell Assets to Compensate 330,000 Abuse Victims
"We felt disgust and horror inside us when we realized how much suffering so many people had lived and were still living," said a Church official.
French Village Mayor Appeals for Help as Migrants Arrive on Trek to Britain
The influx of people making the journey has seen several migrants injured and even killed, while increasingly frequent clashes add to the disarray.
Son of Missing Former al-Qaida Hostage Says She Isn't Endangering Anyone
Sophie Petronin's reported return to Mali, where she was held captive for four years, has sparked criticism and concern from authorities.
Authorities Fear for Safety of Missing Woman Held for 4 Years By Al-Qaeda
The woman apparently returned to Mali to find her adopted daughter after she experienced issues transitioning back into life in Europe, French media reported.
Australia-France Text Messages Leaked, Ambassador Sends Warning
"This is an unprecedented new low, in terms of how to proceed and also in terms of truth and trust," said Jean-Pierre Thebault, French ambassador to Australia.
Macron Extends Deadline for U.K. to License More French Boats
If they do not comply with the extension to November 4, British boats could be banned from some French ports.