France says it has asked 46 countries if they would be willing to supply more than 2,000 police officers to help secure the Paris Olympics this summer, as organizers finalize security planning for the French capital’s first Games in a century while on heightened alert against potential attacks. CBC | World News
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Emmanuel Macron on high alert as ‘group behind Moscow attack tried to attack France’
More than 130 were murdered on Friday in a gruesome attack carried out in Moscow and claimed by the Islamic State. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »Six Nations referee apologises as France vs England gets off to embarrassing start
The referee was a little too eager to get going in the game between France and England. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »England legends tear into Six Nations referee for ‘soft’ call that handed France victory
A late penalty saw France claim a narrow victory over England in their final Six Nations match. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »Six Nations LIVE: England torment themselves before France finale as Borthwick ‘hopeful’
Express Sport brings you the latest updates from the Six Nations ahead of what should be a cracking finale. Daily Express :: Sport Feed
Read More »France legalises assisted dying for adults suffering from ‘incurable illness’
The move came as a landmark new poll revealed majority of Britons believe in legalising it for terminally ill people nearing the end of their lives. Daily Express :: News Feed
Read More »New passport rules explained for UK tourists in Spain, France, Greece and Italy
The European Union is introducing a new automated passport system for non-EU travellers which should ease long queues at passport control. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
Read More »France, Germany back UN call for probe into deadly Gaza incident near aid delivery
Pressure mounted on Israel on Friday over the deaths of Palestinians queuing for aid in an incident during which its soldiers fired at the crowd, with several countries backing a United Nations call for an inquiry. CBC | World News
Read More »France to enshrine abortion in its constitution in response to rollback of rights in U.S.
France’s Senate on Wednesday adopted a bill to enshrine the right to an abortion in the constitution, clearing a key hurdle for legislation promised by President Emmanuel Macron in response to a rollback in abortion rights in the United States. CBC | World News
Read More »Expat shares faux pas to avoid when visiting France or risk getting ‘dirty looks’
France is one of the most popular destinations for tourists to visit but an expat has warned many faux pas could cause embarrassment. Daily Express :: Travel Feed
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