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French and British ministers sign Hinkley Point contract

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French EDF boss Jean-Bernard Lévy was also present at behind-closed-doors ceremony in London to seal deal on £18bn nuclear power station. 

Sarkozy’s former spy chief faces judicial probe

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Bernard Squarcini is suspected of using his police contacts to obtain confidential information about investigations for private clients.

France turns anglophone to woo UK businesses

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Regulators will accept paperwork in English in attempt to persuade finance firms to move from London to Paris after Brexit vote.

France defends ‘serious’ 2017 budget

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France, which has often broken the EU's fiscal rules, is targeting a deficit of 2.7 percent of GDP for 2017, under the EU's limit of 3.0 percent.

More attacks foiled on French Riviera since Nice carnage says prosecutor

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Attacks have been aimed at sporting events, schools and religious sites following the killing of 86 people at Nice in July.

Sarkozy vows to offer UK exit from Brexit if he wins French poll

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Former president plans revised EU treaty that he believes could persuade Britain to remain in bloc despite referendum vote.

Sarkozy claims 'common values' with far-right claims ex-aide

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In 'explosive' book, former advisor says ex-president asked him to meet Front National's Jean-Marie Le Pen in name of those 'common values'.

French plea over remains of King Charles X

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Campaign launched for remains of last Bourbon monarch to be returned from Slovenia and buried with other royals in Saint-Denis cathedral.

Air France shirt-ripping fracas: 15 go on trial

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French premier calls for stiff sentences for ‘rogues’ who confronted airline managers during meeting about planned job cuts.

French jobless total surges in August by most in three years

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Figures have dealt a blow to President Hollande's hopes of turning around the jobs market in the approach to next year's presidential election.