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Global bird flu alarm prompts countries to reconsider once-shunned vaccines

February 17, 2023

Global bird flu alarm prompts countries to reconsider once-shunned vaccines

After years of culling and locking up birds, farmers still see waves of deadly bird flu outbreaks. More and more countries are now reconsidering their previous opposition to vaccines

France braces for a 5th day of nationwide protests over pension reform

February 16, 2023

France braces for a 5th day of nationwide protests over pension reform

France is bracing for a fifth day of nationwide strikes over a proposed pension reform aimed at increasing the minimum retirement age by two years.

China's top diplomat meets with French President Emmanuel Macron to start off Europe trip

February 15, 2023

China's top diplomat meets with French President Emmanuel Macron to start off Europe trip

Wang Yi, China's top diplomat is traveling to Europe amid tensions between the United States and China. Yi met with French President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday.

French authorities find woman’s decapitated head, other body parts in public park: reports

February 14, 2023

French authorities find woman’s decapitated head, other body parts in public park: reports

Municipal workers at a public park in Paris, France discovered a woman's decapitated head as well as other body parts this week, prompting an investigation.

Meteoroid expected to safely strike Earth's atmosphere Sunday evening over France

February 12, 2023

Meteoroid expected to safely strike Earth's atmosphere Sunday evening over France

A meteorite is expected to safely strike Earth's atmosphere over northern France around 10:00 p.m. ET on Sunday evening, according to the European Space Agency.

Ski racing season in Europe affected by climate change, no snow in long-term forecast for France

February 10, 2023

Ski racing season in Europe affected by climate change, no snow in long-term forecast for France

French ski resorts have not gotten significant snow since hosting the world championship in January. The weather instead has been clear, sunny, and cold.

Eiffel Tower crime wave: Tourists 'sexually assaulted' near French landmark amid security concerns

February 9, 2023

Eiffel Tower crime wave: Tourists 'sexually assaulted' near French landmark amid security concerns

Paris officials and authorities have grown increasingly concerned about safety around tourist sites as France prepares to host the 2024 Olympic Games.

US ski team debuts new suits to bring attention to climate change

February 8, 2023

US ski team debuts new suits to bring attention to climate change

The U.S. ski team came to the world championships in France with another thing on their minds -- climate change. The skiers rocked new suits to raise awareness.

Serial killer featured in Netflix series 'The Serpent' says he never killed anyone

February 7, 2023

Serial killer featured in Netflix series 'The Serpent' says he never killed anyone

Charles Sobhraj allegedly killed at least 20 tourists in South Asia, preying on them when they would stay at his hostel so he could steal their passports.

French demonstrators take to the streets for nationwide protest against the government's pension reform plans

February 7, 2023

French demonstrators take to the streets for nationwide protest against the government's pension reform plans

Demonstrators took to the street in France to protest the government's pension reform plans. The pension bill would raise the retirement age from 62 to 64.