U.S., France, Germany, UK coordinate steps to deter Russia – State Department

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On Wednesday, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke over the phone with the top diplomats of France, Germany, and the United Kingdom to discuss a joint response to Russia’s actions. That’s according to an official statement released by the … Read More

COVID surges across Europe as France reports 179k cases

France reported a record high of 179,807 new confirmed coronavirus cases in a 24-hour period today, one of the highest one-day tallies worldwide since the start of the pandemic. It is the highest number of new daily infections in Europe. … Read More

Over 11,000 Migrants Found Hiding in Trucks This Year As They Cross Into UK From France

In a treacherous and potentially lethal tactic, more than 11,000 migrants have been discovered this year trying to get to Britain from France by hiding in the back of trucks. Thousands of people have crossed over into Britain in recent … Read More

Emmanuel Macron slams UK government as he sets French EU presidency agenda

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Macron called for a united Europe, with France set to assume the rotating EU presidency. He voiced distrust in the UK government and said he didn’t want to “politicize” sport ahead of the Beijing Winter Olympics. With France set to … Read More

U.S.-UK-Australia defense deal a ‘stab in the back’ says France

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A Tomahawk cruise missile similar to those acquired by Australia is fired from the guided-missile destroyer USS Barry. /US Navy/AFP France’s foreign minister says a nuclear submarine deal announced by Australia as part of a new alliance with the U.S. … Read More

Is Europe Facing a New Migrant Crisis?

The swift takeover of Afghanistan by the Taliban and an upcoming final August 31st deadline for all NATO troops to leave the has triggered panic among European politicians about the possibility of a new refugee emergency — especially in countries … Read More

France opting for vaccine passports despite privacy concerns

Despite major protests around data privacy, the government is nearing a law to authorize vaccine passports as a part of French lives going forward. France’s parliament voted to make vaccine passports a key part of daily life in the battle … Read More

Tens of thousands protest against health pass in France

Tens of thousands of people demonstrated in the streets of France on Saturday afternoon against the extension of the health pass and compulsory vaccination for certain professions. It was the second weekend in a row to see thousands rally on … Read More

France prepares to introduce Covid-19 ‘health pass’ for access to cultural venues

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In Denmark, the “Corona Pass”, which inspired the future health pass in France, has been in force since May. © Tom Little, AFP A compulsory health pass for access to cultural and leisure venues will come into force in France on … Read More

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