Supporters of the measure argue that the new law will help strengthen social bonds and reduce isolation in rural areas, where many bars have closed over the past few decades. Opponents, however, caution that the change could lead to increased alcohol-related health risks
The injury, which occurred in the first half of the match, forced the 28-year-old scrum-half off the field after Ireland’s second-row Tadhg Beirne fell awkwardly on his leg at a ruck
Initially scheduled for its maiden flight in 2020, Ariane 6's debut was postponed multiple times, with the latest delay occurring just 30 minutes before launch on Monday due to a faulty valve in one of the refuelling pipes
The company, previously known as GRTgaz and a subsidiary of the energy utility Engie, presented its annual review on Tuesday, highlighting the factors behind the decline and raising questions about the ongoing import of Russian gas
The announcement comes amid escalating violence, including significant advances by Russian forces in the Kursk Oblast and a massive aerial assault on March 6-7, which involved 67 missiles and 194 drones targeting Ukrainian infrastructure
The unexpected find, made around 4 a.m. during earth-moving work near the tracks in the Seine-Saint-Denis region, prompted swift action from authorities to secure the area and prevent potential casualties
The statement escalated tensions as French President Emmanuel Macron described Russia as a significant threat to France and Europe, calling for a united front against what he termed Russian aggression
Macron’s late-evening speech appeared to be a calculated move to reassure the French populace amidst growing concerns over the war in Ukraine, European security, and escalating trade tensions with the United States
In addition, the U.S. has directed other Western partners, including Australia and New Zealand, to suspend intelligence sharing with Ukraine, a practice that had been in place since Russia's full-scale invasion in 2022
This operation comes amid a surge in cocaine trafficking across France. In February, the French Interior Ministry reported that 53.5 tonnes of cocaine were seized in 2024, reflecting a staggering 130% increase compared to the 23.2 tonnes seized in 2023
Speaking to France Info radio on Tuesday, Lombard emphasized the need for a measured approach in negotiations, stating, "We have negotiators who are playing hardball, we will play hardball but... we need to reach a balanced deal to protect our economies"
Dr Roosevelt Skerrit, the Prime Minister of the Commonwealth of Dominica addressed participants of the NDC Convention Rally in Grenada and praised Dickon Mitchell for leadership skills.
Starting in 2026, the iconic French Riviera city will restrict large cruise ships from docking, allowing only vessels with fewer than 1,000 passengers to enter, in a bold move to fight overtourism and protect its coastal environment
With 84 French regions on heat alert and record-breaking temperatures scorched across Spain, Portugal, and Italy, Europe braces for one of its most intense heatwaves in recent memory
Barcola, a 21-year-old winger and a rising star in French football, transferred from Lyon to PSG in August 2023 for a reported fee of €45 million, with an additional €5 million in potential bonuses