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France is facing a new COVID-19 wave says vaccination chief
Vaccination chief Alain Fischer spoke as daily new cases reached an almost two-month peak at more than 95,000.
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Probe opened into rape claims against French minister Zacharopoulou
Prosecutors say they have opened an investigation into allegations of rape against secretary of state for development and the Francophonie, Chrysoula Zacharopoulou, after two complaints had been received.
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Macron says parties must cooperate after he loses control of parliament
In his first public comments since the election, France’s president said that agreements needed to be found across party lines and that he would seek over the next weeks to establish a working majority.
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French court upholds burkini ban
Last month, Grenoble authorised all swimwear, including burkinis, sparking a legal battle with the government but the south-eastern city has now lost its appeal.
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Macron turns down French PM Borne's resignation offer
Meanwhile, Macron’s discussions with opposition leaders will start on Tuesday with Christian Jacob, head of the rightwing Les Républicains (LR) party, which could be courted to give the president a parliamentary majority.
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Macron set for 'urgent' government reshuffle after election losses
Government spokesperson Olivia Grégoire said the election results had left the executive with “an urgency to act”.
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French polling stations open for second round of parliamentary elections
Forecasters predict a re-run of last weekend's low turnout at polling stations.
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Macron’s majority at risk as France votes in parliamentary election
Polls suggest advances by new left alliance NUPES could hobble centrists’ ability to deliver domestic reforms.
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France braced for record-breaking temperatures
Temperature could exceed 42C in parts of France as scientists warn heatwaves will hit earlier than usual due to climate change.