A panicked French minister made a very relatable mistake ahead of the Bastille Day celebrations in Paris. French Minister Delegate for Industry Agnès Pannier-Runacher, 46, was attending a ceremony on the Place de la Concorde to mark France’s national Day. However, the politician panicked when she realised she had left her face mask in her … Read more
Face masks could soon become compulsory in France, Emmanuel Macron has said. The French president used a Bastille Day speech to come out in favour of a law that would compel people to wear face coverings indoors – such as in shops and bars. Macron said he would like the law to come into effect … Read more
Emmanuel and Brigitte Macron oversaw slimmed-down Bastille Day celebrations in Paris today as France marked its most important national day in unusual fashion. An hour-long military parade took place in Place de la Concorde, the city’s largest square, as opposed to the Champs Elysees – the first time since 1945 that the street has not … Read more
It’s fast, comfortable, and far more eco-friendly than flying or driving from the UK to the Alps. But it’s cancelled. To the massive disappointment of skiers, snowboarders and the ski industry, Eurostar will not be running its iconic ‘Ski Train’ this winter. But Britain’s winter sports enthusiasts aren’t taking the decision lying down and a … Read more
Special forces and helicopters in huge manhunt in Germany for camouflage-wearing crossbow maniac who overpowered four cops and went on the run in forest Police are combing through rough forested terrain near Offenburg, Germany Suspect is Yves Etienne Rausch who was ID checked near Oppenau in Sunday He initially cooperated before pulling a gun on officers, threatening them … Read more
Dozens of migrants have been detained by Border Force officials after trying to cross the English Channel today. As many as 100 people were stopped in ‘several’ inflatable boats travelling from France to England overnight during calm, clear conditions. Home Secretary Priti Patel has condemned the ‘unacceptably high levels of small boats,’ crossing the Channel during … Read more
Coronavirus contact tracing apps are not all they’ve cracked up to be and those being used in France and Australia have flopped, experts warn. In France, two million people downloaded the StopCovid app but only 14 people received alerts that they were at risk in three weeks of the app being in operation. Australia faced the … Read more
France’s fire-ravaged Notre-Dame Cathedral will be restored exactly as it was before inferno and it will be ready to take Mass before 2024 Paris Olympics, official pledge By Reuters Published: 23:14 BST, 9 July 2020 | Updated: 07:09 BST, 10 July 2020 Paris’ centuries-old Notre-Dame Cathedral will be rebuilt as it was before being engulfed … Read more
British holidaymakers will be treated like pariahs if they go abroad this year over fears they could be coronavirus super-spreaders. Families hoping to jet off to picturesque destinations in Italy, Germany, Spain or France face a less-than-warm welcoming from panicking locals. Incredibly the ill-feeling against British tourists is only eclipsed by their worries over whether people … Read more
Pictured: The winner of ‘the most beautiful village in France’ competition – and the 13 charming hamlets that were shortlisted The winner has a population of 652 and is known for its white half-timbered 18th-century houses Villages in the shortlist include a famous wine-region hamlet and the former home of an impressionist painter We’ve pictured all … Read more