Jean Castex

French President Emmanuel Macron is shown wearing a dark suit and white face mask while flanked by other officials.

France announces new virus restrictions in Paris region

March 19, 2021COVID-19

The French government backed off Thursday from ordering a tough lockdown for Paris and several other regions despite an increasingly alarming situation at hospitals with a rise in the numbers of COVID-19 patients. Instead, the prime minister announced a patchwork of new restrictions while reducing the national curfew by one hour.

French Justice Minister Eric Dupond-Moretti is shown wearing a dark-colored face mask and gray suit while carrying a folder.

France unveils draft law to fight religious extremism

December 10, 2020Conflict & Justice

A crowd of people are shown walking across the London Bridge, many wearing face masks.

Europe on edge over new surges; North Korea’s new missile; Nagorno-Karabakh cease-fire in question

October 12, 2020Top of The World