By Reuters Staff1 Min ReadFILE PHOTO: French Junior Transport Minister Jean-Baptiste Djebbari

A knifeman has been shot dead in a Paris train station after attacking police officers during the morning rush hour.... Officers were confronted by the unidentified man at the Gare du Nord train station-in the capital's 10 arrondissement-at around 7am local time on Monday.He accosted police with the knife and was then shot, minister of the interior Gérald Darmanin confirmed.... Dramatic footage shared on social media appeared to show a commotion inside the train station as armed officers confr

Over 36 million people in France, or more than 54% of the population, are fully vaccinated. The special pass is issued to people who are vaccinated against COVID-19, or have proof of a recent recovery from the virus or who have a recent negative test.... The measure also applies to tourists visiting the country.In the southern city of Marseille, several restaurant owners had decided not to check clients for the pass, an Associated Press reporter saw on Monday.... Many consider it is not their

( Reuters)-European nations and Canada moved on Sunday to shut their airspace to Russian aircraft, an unprecedented step aimed at pressuring President Vladimir Putin to end his invasion of Ukraine, the biggest attack on a European state since World War Two. The ban on Russian jets comes as the airline industry continues to grapple with the effects of the global pandemic that is still straining demand for travel. Germany and France joined Britain, the Nordics and Baltic states in announcing bans

On Monday the French President climbed down over his threat to implement tough sanctions on the UK from Tuesday unless more fishing licences were issued for European vessels.... After talks with the Prime Minister, Mr Marcon said he would hold off taking action until later this week.He said his officials would present fresh proposals on how to deal with the current frictions in a bid to see tensions. The UK will give its formal response to the suggestions, which have not been made public, today

" You are ridiculous-draw the consequences-we will do it in April 2022-be sure!... " There are hardly any PCR tests available in the UK anymore." Anyone who has followed the measurements and is testing today for a Saturday departure will no longer be able to travel.... It is obviously going to alter people's plans, which is very unfortunate." The new French measures come as concerns are mounting over the Omicron variant, which is surging in the UK, with daily confirmed COVID-19 cases reaching

Spanish national railway operator, Renfe, has reportedly expressed interest in the route between London and Paris, where Eurostar currently has a monopoly.... " Will there be a lack of connectivity between the UK and the continent?... " I think the danger is that there could be a lack of decision which would make things very difficult." Additional reporting by Maria Ortega....

The French and British Governments have been exchanging threats and hostile accusations with greater frequency in recent weeks as the ongoing fishing row escalates.... Key talks between both sides will take place on Thursday with the aim being to resolve the disagreement.... But a risk of further escalation remains-especially in the wake of new figures published by the UK Fisheries Minister which show 98 percent of EU fishing applications were approved, despite claims to the contrary from Fran

France is introducing tougher rules for travellers from the UK in an attempt to counter the spread of the Omicron variant of coronavirus. From midnight on Friday, people arriving from Britain will be required to show a negative Covid test that is less than 24 hours old, to test again upon arrival and self-isolate for seven days, although that can be reduced to 48 hours if the second test is negative. Tourism and business trips will be limited and French travellers are being dissuaded from visiti

One who talked to Mr Shapps told The Telegraph of the rules before the about-turn:" This is genuinely vote-losing stuff.... Labour said it was" reckless" that the post had yet to be filled following the departure of Clare Gardiner.... Sources said recruitment for the job was at an advanced stage....