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  • Trucker dumps horse manure in front of French parliament

    France — Link

    An unidentified lorry driver was arrested after discharging a sizeable load of horse excrement in front of France's National Assembly.

  • Hollande's woes deepen as more revelations emerge over affair with actress

    France — Link

    Magazine Closer publishes more evidence of French president's affair, while other media claim his partner 'took pills' after its revelations.

  • France 'underestimated religious hatred in Central African Republic'

    International — Link

    France’s ambassador to the UN said his country 'did not foresee such deep, ingrained hatred' between Christians and Muslims in CAR.

  • The disturbing criminal backdrop to Hollande's secret liaison

    France — Investigation

    Behind the acute embarrassment caused for President François Hollande by recent revelations of his relationship with the actress Julie Gayet lies a disturbing backdrop. The pair met regularly in an apartment lent to them by Gayet’s friend and fellow actress Emmanuelle Hauck, who had close links with a number of individuals connected to organised crime. Mediapart has gained access to judicial documents that further underline the very serious risks run by Hollande, wittingly or unwittingly, during his secret liaison, and which former presidential security officers describe as a major failure by his protection services.         

  • The joy and gloom of French, German and British bosses

    International — Link

    A poll of executives in the three countries show confidence in the German economy, doubts over that in Britain, and pessimism for France.

  • Actress linked to Hollande struck off cultural jury

    France — Link

    The French culture minister has blocked the appointment of Julie Gayet to a jury awarding scholarships to the Villa Medici academy in Rome.

  • Roma evictions 'doubled' under French socialist government

    International — Link

    The number of Roma evicted from France in 2013 jumped to 19,380 compared to 9,404 in 2012, claims a report by human rights' organisations.

  • Hollande details spending cuts and pact for businesses

    France — Link

    The French president announces plan to cut 50 billion euros from public spending and a pact to reduce the tax and regulatory burden on companies.

  • Hollande ducks 'first lady' questions at news conference

    France — Link

    At a news conference in Paris, the French president refused to talk about his alleged affair with an actress "out of respect for those involved".

  • Embassy hits back at British press 'French bashing'

    International — Link

    The French embassy in London slams a British newspaper’s claim that 'France’s failed socialist experiment is turning into a tragedy'.

  • Total buys into British shale gas explorations

    International — Link

    French oil giant Total has become the first major company to buy licences for British shale gas explorations, a process banned in France.

  • Hollande's partner Trierweiler 'ready to forgive' affair

    France — Link

    President's partner Valérie Trierweiler, hospitalised after learning of his affair with an actress, is said by friend 'ready to forgive' him.

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