French nun Sister Andre, who has seen two world wars and survived novel coronavirus, turned 117 on Sunday. Andre is the world's second-oldest living person and Europe's oldest, according to the Gerontology Research Group.

Surviving two world wars and Covid-19: Europe's oldest woman turns 117

18000-year-old conch shell which was overlooked for years has now been rediscovered. Seashell found in a cave in France is actually a musical instrument.

Scientists test world’s oldest conch shell horn in France

After more than 17,000 years of silence and decades forgotten in a French museum, a shell fashioned into a horn by our prehistoric ancestors has been played again as a result of new research published on Wednesday.

Oldest shell horn played for first time after 17,000 years

Charged with breaking hate speech laws by tweeting pictures of Islamic State atrocities, French far-right leader Marine Le Pen goes on trial on Wednesday. She has slammed the case as a violation of free speech.

French far-right leader Le Pen on trial for breaking hate speech laws

Public opinion is mixed on how well Western governments have handled the coronavirus pandemic.

Your Story: France and other EU nations fear loss of public trust

Culture deficiency: A French city's Mayor reopens museums defying coronavirus rules

In a move likely to anger Beijing, a French nuclear attack submarine was among two navy ships that recently conducted a patrol through the South China Sea, its defence minister announced.

French nuclear attack sub patrols South China Sea

Right after South Africa's decision to halt AstraZeneca's vaccine roll-out, several western governments have rushed to offer support to the halted vaccination. Health Minister of France took the first jab of the AstraZeneca vaccine in Paris.

Countries voice support over AstraZeneca efficacy

France police, these days, busy in raiding restaurant or even bakeries to ensure that everything gets shut down by 6 PM as COVID-19 outbreak boom.

French police raid bakeries and restaurants amid COVID-19 outbreak

France is relying on the AstraZeneca shot to accelerate a vaccination campaign criticised for a slow start.

French government to withdraw financial aid from restaurants who operates illegaly

Amid rising coronavirus cases and an ongoing series of protest against the new security law, France has finally heard some good news in this year. The European country has, surprisingly, overachieved its target for reducing carbon emissions in 2019.

France overachieved CO2 reduction targets: Environment minister

While Frace has a 6 am-6 pm curfew for the past few weeks to contain the widespread of the deadly coronavirus in the country, the cases have failed to decrease. Now, with the new variant of coronavirus from the UK, the cases are being expected to see another spike.

UK variant of coronavirus expected to bring another wave in France: Experts

A woman has revealed that she was raped by 20 firefighters when she was between 13 and 15 years old. Following this revelation, locals of France have come out in support of her.

Paris: 20 firefighters accused of raping minor for 2 years; France rallies in support of victim

At least ten people were wounded with an 89-year-old in "serious condition" after a blast occurred in a garage in the French city of Bordeaux on Saturday. Preliminary investigations suggest that gas caused the explosion, destroying the garage along with two neighbouring buildings.

France: At least 10 hurt, two missing in garage explosion in Bordeaux

Following first in-depth talks since President Joe Biden took office, the foreign ministers of France, Britain, Germany, and the United States on Friday said they wanted 'to revive' the transatlantic relationship.

US, UK, Germany, France to revive transatlantic ties

Workers across France took to the streets on Thursday (February 4) to ask for better salaries and more job protection. Since the start of the pandemic, a year ago in France, many sectors have suffered closures and lockdowns in a hit to the economy.

'Social issues before economic ones': Workers, cultural sector, students march in France

A French court on Wednesday held the state responsible for its alleged failure to take sufficient measures to halt climate change, handing NGOs victory in a landmark case backed by over two million citizens.

'Historic victory': Court finds France liable for inaction on climate change

The EU drugs regulator has approved the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for all adults but has said that it should only be given to people aged under 65.

France approves Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine but restricts for people over 65

One of the many virus restrictions has turned controversial in France. Restaurants are now opposing the ban on dine-in and nearly 24 cafes opened their doors as a sign of protest.

France: Over a dozen restaurants open doors as a sign of protest

A bus in eastern France has transformed into a mobile vaccination centre to bring the COVID-19 jab to residents of rural villages who wish to get vaccinated but who have few means to book appointments in centres in major cities.

Jabs on wheels: Here’s the bus that brings vaccines to isolated French villagers

Classic and vintage cars brought a touch of extra style and nostalgia to Paris on Sunday (January 31).

Vintage car enthusiasts take trip down memory lane in Paris

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen slams Macron and his government during the presentation of her counter-proposal to the antiseparatism bill. The president of the Rassemblement National party vows to ban the wearing of the veil and says the "Islamist offensive" is part of "a total war being waged against us".

France's Marine Le Pen proposes a ban on Muslim headscarf

For freedom: France takes to streets against new security bill

They get the jab inside the bus from medical firefighters who helm the initiative.

Vacci-bus initiative to ensure no one is left behind for Covid vaccine jabs

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