Paris prepares for new lockdown at midnight
After gambling France could dodge new COVID lockdown, Macron forced to back down.
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AstraZeneca vaccine: Europe divided over suspensions as investigation continues
There has been chaos and confusion in Germany and Italy after their decisions to suspend use of the Oxford/AstraZeneca Covid vaccine, with vaccination centres closing their doors and appointments being abruptly cancelled.
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Covid-19: Continue using AstraZeneca vaccine, says WHO
The World Health Organization (WHO) has urged countries not to pause Covid vaccinations, as several major EU countries halted their rollouts of the Oxford-AstraZeneca jab.
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Sarkozy: Former French president sentenced to jail for corruption
Sarkozy found guilty of corruption and influence peddling but is unlikely to spend time in prison
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Macron defends decision not to order third lockdown as third wave spreads
President Emmanuel Macron defended his decision to hold off on a third lockdown on Saturday, telling the public he had faith in their ability to rein in COVID-19 with less severe curbs even as a third wave spreads and the vaccine rollout falters.
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France: Tear gas fired as protesters rally against police security bill
French police have fired tear gas at protesters rallying in Paris against a bill that would make it a criminal offence to film or take photos of police with malevolent intent.
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Coronavirus: Italy tightens rules in five regions as Europe death toll set to pass 300,000
Italy increases virus restrictions in five regions
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Three people killed and several injured in Nice knife "terror attack"
Mayor says suspect arrested after attack near church in southern French city
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