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France ideal to host 2024 Olympics, says Hollande

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French president insisted the tougher security measures imposed by France after recent terror attacks made Paris ideal venue for 2024 Games.

At least 13 dead in birthday party disaster at bar in France

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Fire in Rouen, in which victims were apparently overcome by toxic gases, is thought to have been caused by candles on a birthday cake.

Historic French street market cancelled over security fears

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Mayor said move to cancel famous 'Braderie de Lille' - which attracted 2.5 million people in 2015 - was prompted by 'risks we cannot address'.

François Hollande flies to Rio to back Paris 2024 Olympic bid

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Paris Mayor Anne Hidalgo was already in Brazil and she and French president will canvas support for France's 2024 Olympic Games bid.

Death toll from Nice terror attack rises to 85

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Pierre Hattermann, whose wife and son also died in the July 14th attack in the Mediterranean city, has succumbed to his injuries.

'Burkini-only' day at French water park prompts outrage

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Decision by group in Marseille to book a water park for Muslim women who want to wear 'burkinis' has drawn criticism from French Right.

French 'wine terrorists' flood town

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Thousands of litres poured down street of French town in suspected act of sabotage by 'wine terrorists' angry over foreign imports of the drink.

Armed French police start cross-Channel ferry patrols

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French police spokesman said a 'permanent unit' had been deployed since Monday to carry out high-visibility patrols on passenger ferries.

Donald Trump makes me sick says François Hollande

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French president says democracy is at stake in 2016 US election and victory for the Republican could make global politics more conservative.

Thousands gather for funeral of mudered French priest Jacques Hamel

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French interior minister was among mourners for Normandy priest who had his throat cut when two jihadists stormed his church during Mass.