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One person is killed while attempting to cross the English Channel in a dinghy. Three other bodies are found on beaches near Neufchâtel-Hardelot and Équihen-Plage, France.
2024-10-30

UNESCO officially adds several inscriptions to its intangible cultural heritage list, including French baguettes, Korean talchum dance, and Chinese tea making.
2022-11-30

A number of European countries, including Germany, the Netherlands, Sweden, France and Ireland, condemn the recently passed anti-LGBTQ+ bill in Hungary which bans the "display and promotion of homosexuality" among under-18s as "grotesque". Luxembourg says that the bill violates human rights and along with Belgium says that the bill is a "flagrant form of discrimination".
2021-06-22

France announces plans to deploy 10,000 troops to protect sensitive sites across the country beginning tonight.
2015-01-13

France expands its role in the conflict in the Central African Republic.
2013-12-7

French President François Hollande says "political solution" is the ultimate goal for Syria, sounding more cautious than earlier. "Everything must be done for a political solution but it will only happen if the coalition is able to appear as an alternative with the necessary force, notably from its army," he said.
2013-08-29

France reports its first death from the Middle East respiratory syndrome coronavirus as Saudi Arabia advises of five new cases.
2013-05-28

Former leader of Panama Manuel Noriega is extradited home from France and the United States where he has been serving jail sentences for the past 22 years to serve more time for his role in the murder of political opponents.
2011-12-11

A French market regulator approves a takeover defense adopted by the Hermès family, who own the manufacturer of Birkin and Kelly handbags. This improves the odds that Hermès will preserve its independence in the face of a bid by LVMH.
2011-01-6

American John Isner defeats Frenchman Nicolas Mahut, 4-6, 6-3, 7-6 (7), 6-7 (3), 70-68, in the longest match in tennis history, finally advancing from the first round of the 2010 Wimbledon Gentlemen's Singles tournament. The match took over 11 hours, spanning three days.
2010-06-24