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Four of eight seabed power cables between Folkestone and Calais, used to transfer electricity between the countries, were knocked out of action.

Local authorities increase surveillance in northern France after severe bird flu strain found in wild ducks used as callers for waterfowl hunting.

After PM Valls initially suggested he might quit and stand against President Hollande in party primary, he later said he would stay in his job.

In interview Valls did not rule out extraordinary possibility of him running against his own president in the Socialist Party primaries in January.

Opinion polls show François Fillon, a social conservative, as the clear favourite after he easily eclipsed his centrist rival Alain Juppé last week.

French president, who met former Cuban leader in May 2015, said Castro 'incarnated the Cuban revolution' - including its later 'disillusionment'.

Some French media reports suggest photographer, best known for nude images of young girls, killed himself having recently denied rape claims.

Officials say cash is 'compensation' for refugees and migrants who have come to Europe - but they must leave the country before December 31st.

Israel condemned France's decision to issue an official notification urging businesses to identify goods produced in settlements.

Right-wing ex-PM who came from behind and is now favourite to win on Sunday dismisses ‘tiny microcosm who think they know everything'.