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- Sardinia wildfires force 900 to be evacuated as Greece and France send aid
The fires, which broke out over the weekend and have been spread by dry southerly winds, have consumed around 20,000 hectares of land
Ella Glover. The Independent. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 01:40:07 GMT. - France says UK CAN'T turn around migrant dinghies
Amid record numbers of crossings, it is understood that UK officials have been left hugely frustrated at the inability to intercept migrants at sea and turn them around.
Daily Mail. Tue, 27 Jul 2021 02:16:13 +0100. - Raphael Varane: Man Utd agree fee for Real Madrid defender
Manchester United agree a fee with Real Madrid for France international defender Raphael Varane.
BBC News. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 19:27:34 GMT. - Ben Affleck is 'icing on a delicious cake' for Jennifer Lopez as couple gets handsy during her birthday trip
The pair jetted off to the South of France and were snapped relaxing on a luxurious yacht and partying at a club in Saint-Tropez.
Jessica Napoli. Fox News. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 18:30:52 GMT. - France's Protestant church marks first wedding of same-sex pastors
France's Protestant church has celebrated its first wedding of same-sex pastors, authorities said Monday, six years after gay clergy first won the right to marry.
News Wires. France 24. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 17:19:49 GMT. - Nine New Sites, From Chinese Port City to Saudi Rock Art Complex, Join Unesco World Heritage List
Other honorees include a group of European spa towns, a 13th-century Hindu temple and a lighthouse in France
Smithsonian. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 16:11:26 +0000. - France Approves Covid Pass Measure
The vote came after days of heated parliamentary debates and protests against the measure in dozens of French cities
Aurelien Breeden. New York Times. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 14:53:11 +0000. - French parliament approves COVID passes despite protests
New law extends use of health certificates in daily life, introduces mandatory vaccinations for healthcare workers.
Al Jazeera. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:14:13 +0000. - Russian tennis player Pavlyuchenkova proceeds to next round of Tokyo Olympics
Pavlyuchenkova will now play against the winner of a match between Sara Sorribes Tormo of Spain and Fiona Ferro of France
Tass. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 06:36:46 +0300. - Covid 19 coronavirus: France mandates vaccination passes for dining and travel
France's parliament approved a law on Monday (local time) requiring special virus passes for all restaurants and domestic travel and mandating vaccinations for all health workers.Both measures have prompted protests and ...
New Zealand Herald. Mon, 26 Jul 2021 11:08:30 +1200.
Facts About France
The French Republic, located in western Europe, is governed by an elected
President, who appoints a Prime Minister and presides over a Council of
Ministers. Its bicameral legislature consists of a Senate and a
National Assembly. France's capital city is Paris, and its currency
is the Euro. The primary language used in France is French, and
in 2020, France's estimated population was 65,273,511.
For more news and information about France, visit this official French government website. For detailed maps of France, visit this France map website.