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Former homeless women star in new French comedy

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They star in award-winning story about sleeping rough in the north of France as a social work centre is threatened with closure.

French official due to lead 'yellow vests' debate quits in pay row

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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.

Rival campaigns set up for French police and detained ex-boxer

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

French car firm boss Ghosn proclaims innocence at court appearance

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

'Impossible' to stop all migrant Channel crossings, says French mayor

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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.

French PM backs new measures to 'protect' protests from rioters

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

Macron reeling as tough stance against 'yellow vests' backfires

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

Women reclaim 'yellow vest' protests with peaceful demonstration

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

French cardinal to go on trial over child abuse cover-up

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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.

Clashes erupt in Paris as 'yellow vests' protest at unrepentant Macron

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