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Calais mayor accuses Britain of 'declaration of maritime war' for migrant crackdown

August 13, 2020

Calais mayor accuses Britain of 'declaration of maritime war' for migrant crackdown

The mayor of Calais, France, has accused Britain of a “declaration of maritime war” over its proposed move to send in the Royal Navy to curb the waves of illegal immigration into the U.K. from France across the English Channel.

Britain begins returning illegal immigrants back to France, Germany

August 12, 2020

Britain begins returning illegal immigrants back to France, Germany

Britain has started returning illegal immigrants who tried to enter via small boats across the English Channel back to France and Germany -- after British officials pressed France in particular to do more to stop the surge in crossings.

France sees spike in coronavirus cases, country going ‘wrong way,' PM warns

August 12, 2020

France sees spike in coronavirus cases, country going ‘wrong way,' PM warns

A surge of coronavirus cases in France has Prime Minister Jean Castex warning that the country has been going the “wrong way” for two weeks as he urged citizens to step up their efforts to curb the spread.

Decomposed corpse discovered inside basement of historic Paris mansion during restoration

August 12, 2020

Decomposed corpse discovered inside basement of historic Paris mansion during restoration

French authorities have opened a homicide investigation after a corpse that had been decomposing for 30 years was found in the basement of a Parisian mansion during renovations.

UK, France agree to plan to stop illegal immigrant boats across English Channel

August 11, 2020

UK, France agree to plan to stop illegal immigrant boats across English Channel

The British immigration minister said Tuesday that the U.K. and France have agreed to a plan to stop a wave of illegal immigration that has seen hundreds of migrants making their way across the English Channel into Britain this month.

Six French tourists, two others, killed in ambush at African giraffe reserve

August 9, 2020

Six French tourists, two others, killed in ambush at African giraffe reserve

Six French tourists visiting a giraffe preserve in West Africa were killed Sunday in an ambush carried out by suspected terrorists on motorcycles, according to reports.

Beirut cop killed in anti-government clashes as Macron calls on world to help

August 9, 2020

Beirut cop killed in anti-government clashes as Macron calls on world to help

A police officer was killed Saturday as thousands of protesters in Beirut stormed government buildings and called for an uprising days after a massive explosion in the Lebanese capital’s port left at least 158 dead and some 6,000 wounded.

Austrian tourist taking photo with 200-year-old sculpture breaks its toes

August 8, 2020

Austrian tourist taking photo with 200-year-old sculpture breaks its toes

The tourist, who took the photo at an art museum in northern Italy last week, has apologized.

Britain faces record migrant influx via English Channel, demands France crack down

August 8, 2020

Britain faces record migrant influx via English Channel, demands France crack down

Britain and France are discussing how best to handle the crisis, with Britain accusing France of not doing enough.

France, Germany criticize US for trying to lead WHO discussions despite withdrawal

August 8, 2020

France, Germany criticize US for trying to lead WHO discussions despite withdrawal

At least three officials spoke of frustrations, which were later confirmed by each country's health ministry.