A massive rave party in northwestern France that disregarded all coronavirus norms has sent alarm bells ringing in the country. The partygoers, about 2500 of them, violently clashed with police who unsuccessfully tried to prevent and stop the party.

France: Massive rave party with little social distancing causes concern

UK PM Boris Johnson's father Stanley confirmed on Thursday that he was seeking French citizenship just when free movement of Britons was coming to an end thanks to Brexit deal delivered by his own son.

'I am French', says UK PM Boris Johnson's father as he seeks France citizenship

U.S has escalated tariff war at the end of the year with its one time biggest trade ally European union amid an ongoing civil aircraft dispute between Washington and brussels. The U.S has increased tariffs on certain EU products including aircraft related parts and wine from France and Germany

U.S. hikes tariffs amid EU disputes, slaps tariffs on French ,German products as well

Thousands were left without electricity and planes were delayed or forced to re-route Sunday as storm Bella caused torrential rain and heavy winds in much of northern France.

Thousands without power, planes delayed as storm Bella lashes France

The Pfizer- Vaccine has started to arrive in Europe there is still reeling from the latest surge in the number of COVID-19 infections. Now all 27 European union nations are expected to begin mass immunization plan. Through a special message EU chief Ursula von der Leyen announced all EU nations that receive the very first dozes of COVID-19 vaccine. France Received First Shipment Of Nearly 19,500 Pfizer Vaccine

All European union nations to start vaccination process together

France has confirmed first case of new coronavirus variant on its soil. The variant, which recently emerged in Britain is considered by experts to be more contagious.

New coronavirus: France confirms first case on its soil

The world is paying the price of coronavirus pandemic with massive loss of lives and livelihoods. China, the exporter of the virus should be paying the bill of this havoc.

Italians are suing their governments, but are citizens acting responsibly?

France on Thursday announced measures to support fishermen after European Union and UK reached a post-Brexit trade agreement. The aid includes up to 30,000 euros in individual aid.

After Brexit, France offers aid to fishermen

As Christmas nears, Parisians said their spirits were lifted by festive lights and street decorations on Tuesday (December 22) despite the coronavirus pandemic.

Christmas in Paris: City of Light - locals feel festive despite COVID-19

After a snap 48-hour ban to keep new variant of coronavirus from spreading, France and Britain are set to reopen cross-border travel on Wednesday. The blanket ban on travel and transport has threatened supply chains in UK.

New coronavirus fears: Britain-France transport ban eased

Three French police officers were shot dead and a fourth wounded when a man opened fire at a house in a remote village. The man suspected of killing the police officers has been "discovered dead," Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin announced Wednesday.

Three police officials shot dead in central France; suspect found dead

Several European countries such as Belgium and Germany are imposing travel bans on all the incoming flights from the UK and South Africa to make sure the new variant does not get transmitted to their countries.

Scientific experts on new Coronavirus strain in Europe

After battling the second wave of the novel coronavirus, the French government has decided to reward their frontline workers in a way that speaks volumes and also helps the workers.

France to reward COVID-19 frontline workers with citizenship

The COVID-19 pandemic has resulted in lockdowns all over the world, and they have come at a considerable cost to mental health. Restrictions have led to significant increase in symptoms of depression & anxiety among students of France. WION brings you a report.

France: Depression rate among youths increased due to COVID-19 lockdowns

France authorities have arrested four people linked to a September 25 meat cleaver attack in Paris, outside he former offices of the Charlie Hebdo weekly that wounded two people.

Paris: 4 linked to meat cleaver attack arrested

French authorities have charged and detained four Pakistanis suspected of links to a meat cleaver attack by a compatriot outside the former offices of the Charlie Hebdo weekly.

France detains four people of Pak origin over attack on former Charlie Hebdo offices

Nearly half the French population does not trust the Covid-19 vaccination, making Pasteur's country one of the most anti-vaccine countries in the world

Medical historian puts phenomenon of anti-vaccine movement into perspective

The French-made typecasting machine is over a century old, the Egyptian hieroglyphs 5,000 years. Now, in a Cairo workshop, the mechanical marvel has come to life once again. Out of action for about three decades, a massive Foucher hot metal typecaster built in 1902 has been restored to its former glory.

Cairo restored hieroglyph typecaster tells new stories

The 42-year-old took a test after developing symptoms and will now self-isolate for seven days, the Elysée Palace said in a statement.

French president Emmanuel Macron tests positive for Covid-19

People in France could start receiving the COVID-19 vaccine developed by Pfizer/BioNTech in the last week of December if European Union authorities approve it next week, French Prime Minister Jean Castex said on Wednesday.

Coronavirus Pandemic: Europe pushes for COVID-19 vaccine rollout

Seventeen people were killed over three days of attacks in January 2015, beginning with the massacre of 12 people at the magazine, which had published cartoons of the Prophet Mohammed.

WION Dispatch: France braces for verdicts in Charlie Hebdo attack trial

Facebook has removed two networks based in Russia and one linked to the French military, accusing them of carrying out interference campaigns in Africa. Two networks running multiple Facebook accounts were assigned to people associated with the Russian Internet Research Agency, and the third had "links to individuals associated with French military," the social media platform said in a statement on Tuesday.

Facebook closes fake accounts linked to French military and Russia

Verdict awaited in French trial over Charlie Hebdo attack

France showing some signs of improvement as French economy is on course to rebound in first half of next year.

World Business Watch: French economy to rebound in first half, 2021

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