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Iconic French actress Jeanne Moreau dies aged 89

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The actress, singer, screenwriter and director, arguably best known for starring in the 1962 Truffaut film 'Jules et Jim', died at her home.

Chaos at Paris railway station as holidaymakers' trains cancelled

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Trains, including high-speed TGV's heading for the other end of France, were cancelled because of an electrical failure.

French MP punched at Paris market

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Laurianne Rossi, a member of President Macron's ruling party, was confronted by male assailant as she distributed leaflets in Bagneux market.

Macron's businesslike media strategy worries French press

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New French president's media style is more reminiscent of corporate PR than traditional political briefings, says Pauline Bock in New Statesman.

Why President Macron's popularity has fallen

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Spending cuts, his row with the French military and a perceived aloofness have all contributed to a drop in the opinion polls.

Two French teenagers in court on suspicion of causing wildfires

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Boys suspected of starting one of wildfires in southern France that have destroyed homes and forced evacuation of thousands of people.

France plans migrant processing centres in Libya

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President Macron pledges to open centres in Libya by end of summer to process asylum applications, despite doubts of some French officials.

France nationalises shipyard to stop Italians taking control

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President Emmanuel Macron's first big industrial policy decision immediately triggered an angry response from Rom.

France angers Italy with threat to nationalise shipyard

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Economy minister says Paris will take control of STX France shipyard and find another buyer unless Italy agreed to split ownership of the asset.

Murdered French priest's sister rejects hate

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President Macron also attended ceremony to mark annivesary of killing of Father Jacque Hamel, whose throat was cut as he celebrated mass.