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Ten far-right suspects arrested in France over 'plot to attack Muslims'

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Arrests were made in operations across France but mainly on the island of Corsica, prosecution sources said.

French priest suspended after video shows him slapping baby

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Footage shows 89-year-old priest ordering the infant he is holding at a baptism to 'be quiet' before sharply slapping his cheek.

Macron backs sanctions on EU states refusing migrants

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On eve of EU migration policy summit, French president says he favours financial penalties on EU states that refuse to accept migrants.

Le Pen's niece opens finishing school for would-be far-right leaders

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But Marion Maréchal - formerly Maréchal Le Pen - denies claims her political academy will serve as springboard to return to party politics.

Macron doesn't understand the poor, says France's third richest man

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Billionaire François Pinault, 81, who founded a luxury goods group that includes Gucci, says president does not understand  'the little people'.

France’s car-sharing system hits the end of the road

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Public body voted to end Autolib’ service which ran up major losses that neither local authorities nor operator Bolloré were prepared to absorb.

France's suburbs feel 'disrespected' by Macron plan

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President's proposals to get deprived suburbs back on track are so far falling short of expectations, according to some local groups.

France to lead joint fighter jet program with Germany

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New combat jet intended to replace French Rafales made by Dassault Aviation and German Eurofighters from 2040. 

Macron and Merkel back euro zone budget

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Franco-German pair hailed a 'new chapter' for currency union, but left details to be worked out later with other members of the 19-country bloc. 

EU court orders Marine Le Pen to pay €300,000 for misusing funds

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European Parliament’s watchdog has said that Le Pen used two legislative aides who were on EU payroll for party’s political activity in France.