World / Science & Health Jan 22, 2022
The initial omicron variant has become the dominant virus strain in recent months but British health authorities have notably identified hundreds of cases of the latest version, dubbed BA.2.
National Jan 21, 2022
Japan and France agree to beef up cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region
The four ministers shared "serious concerns" over the state of affairs in the East and South China seas, in a veiled reference to China's growing assertiveness.
World / Politics Jan 16, 2022
Former French justice minister jumps into crowded presidential race
Christiane Taubira, who served as justice minister in the last Socialist government, formally announced her intention to run for French president in an already crowded race.
National / Politics Jan 15, 2022
Japan and France to hold 'two-plus-two' security talks later this month
The talks — the first since 2019 — are expected to focus on China's assertive territorial claims in the East and South China seas and North Korea's nuclear and missile development.
World Jan 8, 2022
Vaccine skeptics slammed across Europe as omicron variant rages
Amid a seemingly unstoppable surge in infections, officials are focusing restrictions on unvaccinated people rather than resorting to widespread clampdowns.
World Jan 8, 2022
World passes 300 million COVID cases as omicron breaks records
In the past seven days, 34 countries have recorded their highest number of weekly cases since the start of the pandemic, including 18 nations in Europe and seven in Africa.
World Jan 5, 2022
President Emmanuel Macron tells French daily he wants to 'piss off' the unvaccinated
The cutting remark prompted howls of condemnation from opposition rivals less than four months before the next presidential election.
World / Science & Health Jan 4, 2022
China calls on nuclear-armed nations to focus on AI and space as well
Beijing's call for greater cooperation may be met with skepticism given the country's recent moves in the South China Sea and Taiwan Strait.
World Jan 3, 2022
French lawmakers to vote on COVID vaccine passports amid death threats
The proposed tightening of the rules has caused an upsurge of anger among anti-vaxxers, with some lawmakers saying they have been subject to aggression.
World Dec 27, 2021
Weather disasters cost $20 billion more than last year, aid group says
The report’s authors estimated damages based on insured losses, meaning the true costs of these disasters are likely to be even higher.
World Dec 25, 2021
The government "gives a formal denial to these baseless allegations" of "an alleged deployment of elements from a private security company in Mali," it said.
Summer Olympics Dec 14, 2021
Paris 2024 floats openness after two closed-door Olympics
by Matthew Futterman
The organizing committee said it planned to send more than 10,000 Olympians down the Seine in a parade of some 160 boats instead of having a traditional march into the Olympic Stadium.