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Investigation launched over 'racist remark' by French police officers

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Two officers have been recorded on video using derogatory term against a man in Paris suburbs.

France's coronavirus death toll passes 23,000

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Number of people in hospital with Covid-19 - fell for the 13th day running to 28,055, while the number of people in intensive care in France decreased for the 19th consecutive time to 4,608.

France records major drop in its daily virus death toll

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Officials announced 242 more deaths in 24 hours, a drop of more than a third on the previous day, meaning Covid-19 has now claimed 22,856 lives in France.

Public support for strict lockdown drops below 50% in France

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Poll shows fall in support for confinement as country prepares to slowly lift some measures, with government to unveil details on Tuesday.

Amazon loses appeal against worker safety ruling in France

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Court in Paris upheld a ruling that Amazon must stop selling nonessential goods in France as it carries out a risk assessment on how best to protect employees from coronavirus in its distribution centres.

France reports 516 more virus deaths, taking toll to over 21,800

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France reported 516 new deaths from the novel coronavirus in the last 24 hours, bringing its overall toll to 21,856 fatalities on Thursday.

France rules out coronavirus aid for tax-haven businesses

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Finance minister Bruno Le Maire also says companies cannot pay dividends while receiving government money.

France refines end of lockdown plans

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France offered retailers some relief on Thursday, saying it wanted them to reopen when a nationwide lockdown ends on May 11.

Covid-19: France death toll hits 21,340

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France reported 544 more deaths from Covid-19 in hospitals and nursing homes over the last 24 hours, but registered new falls in the total numbers of coronavirus patients.

Confidence in French government's handling of Covid-19 falls sharply

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Some 48 percent of those polled say they have confidence in the government to take efficient measures to end the coronavirus epidemic, a drop of 10 points compared to last week.