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France bans hydroxychloroquine to treat Covid-19

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The battle to use the drug in France has been waging for the past two months.

Daily virus toll in France below 100 despite lockdown easing

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A total of 28,530 deaths have now been recorded in France since the epidemic began, the health ministry said in a statement.

France frowns on English words such as clickbait and podcast

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The Commission for the Enrichment of the French Language (CELF) has published the new list of alternatives in an official government newsletter.

France's $8.8bn plan to revive auto sector through electric cars

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President Macron said the package would include one billion euros in subsidies for electric and hybrid cars, adding France should be producing a million green cars annually by 2025.

Club boss urges French PM to reconsider ending football season

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Lyon's presidsent Jean-Michel Aulas said French football would face an 'unprecedented economic and social crisis' because of decision to end the football season early.

French minister faces tough talks on post-virus hospital revamp

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Some health workers already doubt that the reforms will live up to the “massive” investment promised by President Emmanuel Macron.

French carmaker Renault could close plants and cut jobs says union

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Renault has called for a meeting with unions on Thursday regarding its  plans to save 2 billion euros in costs.

French billionaire claims he spied on ex-president for security agency

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Telecommunications tycoon Xavier Niel, co-owner of Le Monde, says he worked for French security services in 1980s.

France suspends virus death toll announcements until May 25

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As of Thursday, the country's fatalities toll stood at 28,215, the fourth-highest in the world behind the United States, Britain and Italy.

France reveals reciprocal quarantine plans for UK arrivals

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It comes after Britain's Home Secretary Priti Patel revealed quarantine plans for visitors to the UK from the same date in June.