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France carries out simulation of nuclear deterrent strike

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The 11-hour mission, which included refueling, tested all phases of an attack mission involving a French Rafale warplane.

France's Yellow Vest protesters join union march for first time

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Some 30,000 people, including many Yellow Vest protesters, demonstrated in Paris on Tuesday, according to the CGT union.

Ten dead and many injured in Paris apartment block fire

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One person has been arrested after the blaze in the 16th arrondissement, near the Parc des Princes football stadium in south-west of capital.

L’Humanité, voice of communist France, faces fight for survival

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The  newspaper, founded in 1904 by the French socialist leader Jean Jaurès, has issued a plea to subscribers with court to rule in insolvency case.

'Red Pens' protest: French teachers in streets to demand change

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Demands include pay rise to reflect decades of inflation and better conditions for teachers and students faced with overcrowded classrooms.

France's 'yellow vests' take to streets again

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Between 10,000 and 13,800 protested in Paris and though police used tear gas to disperse some protesters the situation remained relatively calm.

France traces suspect Polish beef

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French officials say 795kg of suspect beef from a scandal-hit Polish slaughterhouse has been imported into the country.

French police officers jailed for raping Canadian tourist

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Two men sentenced to seven years for the rape of Emily Spanton - who chose to waive her right to anonymity - at Paris police HQ.

France under fire for police tactics and planned legal curbs

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Human rights commissioner Dunja Mijatovic expressed worry about injuries from rubber ball launchers and other police anti-riot methods.

One dead, several injured in attack in Corsica shooting

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Officials said lone gunman shot several passers-by in the Lupino neighbourhood of Bastia, on the north coast of Corsica.