https://feeds.thelocal.com/ Read the latest news and views from France in English en-us news@thelocal.com (TheLocal) webmaster@thelocal.com (TheLocal) TheLocal RSS Feed There were many deaths but despite the pandemic births and even the odd marriage continued - here's what happened to the population numbers in France in 2020. https://www.thelocal.fr/20210120/births-marriages-and-many-deaths-five-things-that-happened-to-frances-demographics-in-2020 Wed, 20 Jan 2021 12:10:09 +0100 births-marriages-and-many-deaths-five-things-that-happened-to-frances-demographics-in-2020 There was more tragedy on Mont Blanc at the weekend when two climbers and their guide were found dead in the famous range. The deaths mean 20 climbers have either died or are missing since the beginning of the climbing season. https://www.thelocal.fr/20140818/mont-blanc-three-more-climbers Mon, 18 Aug 2014 11:17:00 +0200 mont-blanc-three-more-climbers Medication causes more deaths per year in France than road accidents and suicides combined, according to expert testimony on Monday at the high-profile trial of a leading drug company boss, implicated in the deaths of hundreds of people. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130527/medication-kills-more-than-road-deaths-and-suicides-in-france Mon, 27 May 2013 19:31:00 +0200 medication-kills-more-than-road-deaths-and-suicides-in-france A French star lawyer whose clients ranged from Panama's ex-dictator Manuel Noriega to former prime minister Dominique de Villepin has been found dead near his private island in Brittany. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130318/celebrity-lawyer-found-dead-near-private-island Mon, 18 Mar 2013 08:05:33 +0100 celebrity-lawyer-found-dead-near-private-island A French corporal was killed tracking down jihadist fighters in their northern Mali mountain bastions, bringing to five the number of French deaths since Paris launched a military offensive in the country two months ago. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130318/french-death-toll-in-mali-rises-to-five Mon, 18 Mar 2013 07:46:02 +0100 french-death-toll-in-mali-rises-to-five Authorities in the French Alps have issued urgent warnings for skiers and mountaineers to be 'cautious' after a 'dark week' which saw ten deaths in eight days. The dangerous practice of 'off-piste' skiing is now the focus of attention. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130311/alps-avalanche-death-toll-sparks-call-for-prudence Mon, 11 Mar 2013 12:57:00 +0100 alps-avalanche-death-toll-sparks-call-for-prudence The reputation of the French for drinking in moderation appears slightly misleading after a worrying report released on Monday revealed alcohol is responsible for around 49,000 deaths in France each year - around 134 each day. https://www.thelocal.fr/20130304/alcohol-kills-49000-french-people-a-year Mon, 04 Mar 2013 19:30:00 +0100 alcohol-kills-49000-french-people-a-year Deaths in February and March in France were 13 percent higher than during the same period last year, according to public health institute the InVS. https://www.thelocal.fr/20120904/deaths-rise-by-13-during-2012-winter-period Tue, 04 Sep 2012 14:26:00 +0200 deaths-rise-by-13-during-2012-winter-period