France's Macron picks Elisabeth Borne as new prime minister
In a brief inaugural address, Borne said that the country needed to act "faster and stronger" to fight climate change.
Tue May 17 2022
Factbox - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
The state of Western Australia has cancelled plans to reopen its borders on Feb. 5 citing health risks from a surge in Omicron cases.
Fri Jan 21 2022
France reports daily record of 368,149 new COVID-19 infections
A total of 23,371 COVID-19 patients are currently hospitalised, with 3,969 of these in intensive care.
Wed Jan 12 2022
France sees record surge in daily COVID-19 case to nearly 180,000
Authorities are fearing the pressure on hospitals and an economic paralysis with daily cases projected to reach 250,000 in January.
Wed Dec 29 2021
FACTBOX - Latest on the worldwide spread of the coronavirus
Britain's health minister said there is now community transmission of the Omicron variant across regions of England.
Tue Dec 07 2021
No reason for France to reject AstraZeneca vaccine - Government spokesman
More than a dozen nations including France had suspended its use following an investigation into reports of blood disorders.
Fri Mar 19 2021
Actress strips at Cesar Awards to protest France's COVID-19 strategy
French actress Corinne Masiero stripped naked during an awards ceremony to protest the government's months-long closure of theatres.
Sun Mar 14 2021
COVID-19: France can still avoid third lockdown, Prime Minister says
Starting Sunday all arrivals into France from outside the European Union would be banned, except for essential travel.
Sat Jan 30 2021
France marks 5 years since deadly attacks on Bataclan, cafes
France marked five years since 130 people were killed by Islamic State extremists who targeted the Bataclan concert hall, Paris cafes and the national stadium.
Fri Nov 13 2020
Tunisian man beheads woman, kills two more people in Nice church
A knife-wielding Tunisian man shouting "Allahu Akbar" beheaded a woman and killed two other people in a church in the French city of Nice on Thursday before being shot and taken away
Fri Oct 30 2020
Four stabbed in Paris attack, suspect arrested: Officials
Two of the four wounded had life-threatening injuries.
Fri Sep 25 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024