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France airlifts two bears into Pyrénées, evading roadblocks

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Bears from Slovenia brought in to boost depleted French population, sparking protests by farmers who complain animals are threat to livestock.

'In France, poets never die': Macron pays tribute to Aznavour

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President likened the ‘son of immigrants’ singer to poet Apollinaire and praised him for his cultural contribution to France.

France probes disappearance of Interpol's Chinese boss

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The head of the Lyon-based agency, Meng Hongwei, has been reported missing after traveling to his native China last week.

President Macron tells French to stop moaning

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Macron, speaking after pensioner complained to him he only had a small pension, said country would be better off if people emulated de Gaulle.

Man caught on CCTV punching woman outside Paris cafe jailed

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Video of incident bolstered support for plans in France to impose fines for sexual harassment on streets.

France claims Iran behind bomb plot near Paris

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Paris freezes assets of suspected Iranian intelligence operatives as Tehran denies involvement in plan against exiled opposition group.

World's first high-altitude cable car roof terrace opens in France

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Hikers, skiers and sightseers can now ride on top of the Grande Motte cable car, almost 3,500m above sea level, for spectacular views of Alps.

Helicopter jailbreak gangster recaptured in France

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French robber Redoine Faid, who made a Hollywood-esque helicopter jailbreak, was arrested in northern France after three months on the run.

Crisis as French interior minister forces Macron's hand over resignation

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Gérard Collomb issued a direct challenge to Macron by insisting on his departure even when president refused to accept his resignation.

Paris and Berlin call for shake-up of EU development banks

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They seek 'clearer delineation of mandates' between European Investment Bank and European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.