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French opposition elects hard-right leader Laurent Wauquiez

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Wauquiez took 74.6% of Les Républicain vote on an anti-immigration, anti-welfare platform that critics say plays into Front National's hands.

Ferry runs aground in Calais

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Incident happened with more than 200 passengers on board during stormy weather but there are no injuries, the Pas-de-Calais prefecture says.

Pro-Palestinian march in Paris ahead of Netanyahu visit

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Protestors described President Macron as an 'accomplice' for hosting Israeli PM following US decision to recognize Jerusalem as Israeli capital.

France's conservatives set to choose new leader

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Laurent Wauquiez, 42, is a relentless critic of President Macron, dismissing him as out of touch with rural France and weak on security.

Tens of thousands gather in Paris to mourn Johnny Hallyday

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In what was a state funeral in all but name, Paris came to a standstill and millions around France bade emotional adieu to nation's iconic rock star.

Algerians angry at France over Macron comment

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Tweet by French president hinted that Harkis - who fought on France's side in War of Independence - should be welcomed back to Algeria.

Huge crowds expected in Paris to bid farewell to Johnny Hallyday

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Singer's coffin to be driven down Champs-Elysées followed by ceremony where President Emmanuel Macron will pay tribute to iconic pop star.

Ex-LafargeHolcim CEO 'under formal investigation' in France

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In June prosecutors launched an investigation into LafargeHolcim’s Syrian operations and its possible 'financing of a terrorist enterprise'.

Johnny Hallyday to get 'people's tribute' send-off in Paris

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Thousands of fans are expected to line Champs Elysées this Saturday to witness cortege accompanied by sound of late rocker’s hits.

Macron disapproves of Trump's 'regrettable' Jerusalem decision

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The French president said the US move went against international law and 'all the resolutions of the UN Security Council'.