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Valérie Bacot: Freedom for abused French woman who killed husband

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She was given a four-year jail term, with three suspended, but released because of the year she had already served.

Virtual art gallery in France showcases Leonardo's 'power and grace'

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At the manor house in central France where the artist spent the last three years of his life, a 12-minute immersive experience envelops the visitor with the paintings and the sketches that preceded them.

Landmark trial in France over threats against teen critic of Islam

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Thirteen young people of various backgrounds and religions from around France face potential prison time for charges including online harassment, online death threats and online rape threats against teenager called Mila. 

French woman goes on trial for murder of abuser

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Valérie Bacot, who had four children with alleged abuser, says she believed he would kill them all. 

Car bomb targets French forces in Mali

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The attack occurred in the Kaigourou neighbourhood of Gossi in central Mali injuring several soldiers operating under France's Operation Barkhane in the Sahel.

‘Slap in the face’ for Macron as French voters shun local elections

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Abstention rate estimated at 68%, and exit polls suggest Marine Le Pen’s National Rally failed to get expected support.

French conservatives lead far right in early regional election polls

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Polling agencies estimate that France's traditional conservative party will win the first round of regional elections, with Marine Le Pen's far-right party performing worse than expected. 

France's Le Pen on track for regional power with an eye on presidency

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Polls suggest her National Rally party will top Sunday's first-round vote in around six of France's 13 regions this Sunday and is on track to win at least one in the run-off vote next weekend. 

Partygoers, police injured at curfew-busting rave in France

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 A 22-year-old man lost his hand and several others were also injured amid clashes as police tried to break up an unauthorized rave party in near the Brittany town of Redon on Friday night.

France honours last survivor of French D-Day commando unit

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Léon Gautier was one of 177 French marine commanders chosen to help spearhead the first wave of D-Day landings in Normandy, stepping ashore on June 6, 1944.