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Macron offers 'close coordination' with UK over Russia tensions

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British Prime Minister Theresa May has said French President Emmanuel Macron agreed that their two governments 'should coordinate closely' over the growing crisis between London and Moscow following the poisoning of a former Russian double-agent and his daughter in an English town earlier this month.

Outrage forces French killer rocker Cantat to pull out of concerts

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Bertrand Cantat, 54, who fronted rock band Noir Désir and who served four years in jail for beating actress Marie Trintignant to death in 2003, has announced he has cancelled his planned appearances at a series of music festivals this year after an online petition against his return to live performances attracted 75,000 signatures.

French minister arrives in Mayotte as anger grips tropical islands

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Inhabitants say violence is increasing, illegal immigration rates continue to rise, amid feeling that Paris pays little regard to the overseas territory.

Hubert de Givenchy, maker of style icons, dies aged 91

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Frenchman who dressed Audrey Hepburn and Jackie Kennedy and was famous for his take on the 'little black dress' died at Renaissance chateau.

France set to sell off Paris airports and lottery

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Economy minister Bruno Le Maire says he will seek parliament’s approval to abolish the minimum state holdings in four major companies.

Le Pen proposes to change Front National's name to 'National Rally'

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Marine Le Pen unveils new name of 'Rassemblement National', which still needs final approval, saying current name was 'psychological barrier'.    

India and France sign security deal with China in mind

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Under deal signed by prime minister Narendra Modi and President Macron, each country will open its naval bases to warships from the other.

Steve Bannon tells French far-right 'history is on our side'

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Former Trump adviser addresses Front National as its beleaguered president Marine Le Pen attempts to relaunch her party.

Former Trump advisor to address Front National as party seeks unity

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Steve Bannon is surprise guest speaker as Marine Le Pen aims to use conference to resolve rifts amid some questions over her leadership.

Solar power, trade, politics to feature in Macron India visit

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On his four-day French president is accompanied by ministers including defence boss Florence Parly and foreign minister Jean-Yves Le Drian.