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Syrian president Bashar al-Assad's security chief and two senior Syrian air force intelligence officials are wanted by France in connection with the disappearance in 2013 of a father and son of joint French-Syrian nationality after they were arrested by agents of the regime.

Marine Le Pen’s RN moves ahead of Macron’s La République En Marche! as far-right parties gain combined 30% share of voting intentions.

Final results showed that 56.4% chose to remain part of France while 43.6% voted to leave - a tighter result than some polls had predicted.

Vote in New Caledonia being closely watched as test of support for France in its many territories around the world.

French prime minister Édouard Philippe went to the site more than 60 years after the communists' shock victory in the battle there.

As the country prepares for a referendum on 4 November, the scars of colonisation are still raw. 

Merkel’s decision to stand down now as CDU party leader has forced French president to reassess prospects for critical relationship with Berlin.

France plans to start repatriating an estimated 150 children from former IS war zone but says mothers themselves will not be welcomed home.

Health minister has already announced investigation into phenomenon of babies born with no or stunted arms for which no cause has been found.

The French president is leaving with his wife Brigitte for a break to rest before a week of travel to commemorate the 1918 Great War Armistice.