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Chantal Jouanno stood down after furore over revelation she is paid €14,700 a month to head France's National Commission for Public Debate.

Online campaigns began after former professional boxer handed himself in to police after he was filmed punching officers during protest in Paris.

Hundreds queue at Tokyo court for chance to see former chairman of Nissan and current Renault boss respond to financial misconduct claims.

The 30-mile stretch of coast being used by migrants is too large to patrol and resources are limited, says mayor of Teteghem in northern France.

Édouard Philippe says government considering football hooligan-style register in bid to combat the violence across France.

What began as a rebellion over cost of living has morphed into something more perilous - an assault on his presidency and France's institutions.

The women, wearing yellow vests, turned out in Paris and other cities the day after more violent clashes with police.

Cardinal Philippe Barbarin, the archbishop of Lyon, is to stand trial along with five others over claims they helped cover up abuse in local parish.

Government spokesman Benjamin Griveaux escaped from office through back door after protesters broke into compound and smashed vehicles.

Government says the yellow vest protest movement belongs to 'agitators' who promote insurrection and want to topple the government.