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Germany follows France in banning British tourists and business travellers over Omicron concerns.

Snow on the slopes of Mont Blanc is the best Chamonix has seen in years - but few Brits will enjoy it.

The shadowy Russian mercenary group, allegedly linked to the Kremlin, has been accused of rights abuses.

Non-essential shops, schools, bars, restaurants and other public venues will be closed until at least mid-January.

Britain's defence secretary says this is because Ukraine is not a member of the Nato military alliance.

Nearly 28,000 people have now crossed from France to England in small boats this year.

Restrictions are tightening across Europe as countries battle a new wave of Covid-19 infections.

France imposed a travel ban on travellers from the UK from Friday due to high Covid infection rates.

The Republic of Ireland's lottery jackpot was last won at the beginning of June, a record streak.

The West fears a Russian invasion so hopes of a peaceful solution to the conflict look slim.

For nearly 70 years, Caroline and Martine have been rivals for the hearts of French schoolchildren.

The Irish government settles legal challenges from eight former residents of mother and baby homes.

Moscow says Nato should abandon hopes of Ukraine joining and Nato states should get rid of weapons.

A Moroccan gardener convicted of the notorious killing of a French heiress is fighting to clear his name.

Irish ministers agree hospitality venues, cinemas and theatres should close at 20:00 from Monday.

Long queues are reported at Dover and Eurostar as people leave before the 23:00 GMT deadline.

Conspiracy theories about 5G have fuelled a market for "anti-5G" accessories.

Volodymyr Zelensky came to power vowing to end a war in eastern Ukraine that has only intensified.