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Nice truck driver planned attack, had accomplices, says prosecutor

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The Tunisian who on July 14th killed 84 people among crowds on Promenade des Anglais had carefully prepared attack says Paris public prosecutor.

Violent protests near Paris over death of black man in police van

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Cars were torched and public buildings attacked in a second night of violence in Paris suburb after 24-year-old died during transportation to gendarmerie station.

French labour law reforms finally adopted

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The socialist government again used a decree to dispense with parliamentary approval for adoption of the bill which became law on Thursday evening.

French data protection watchdog slams Windows 10

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The CNIL said Microsoft was collecting 'excessive' amounts of data not needed for the software to operate, and browser spying 'without consent'.

French soldiers' deaths in Libya spark diplomatic row

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Libya's UN-recognised government demands explanation from Paris after deaths of three French troops near Benghazi showed a 'violation' of its sovereignty.

French parliament votes to extend state of emergency powers

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The fourth extension of state of emergency, first introduced after the November 13th terrorist attacks in Paris, prolongs the wide-ranging powers until January.

France launches probe into policing on night of Nice attack

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Amid criticism from local political figures, the government orders police inquiry to establish security in place on July 14th when 84 died in truck attack.

Paris minicab driver investigated over stash of explosives

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A minicab driver suspected of burglary at home of clients he left at airport was found to be in posession of dynamite and a phone displaying Islamic State flag.

French parliament to debate new extension of state of emergency

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The fourth polongation of state of emergency likely to last until 2017, giving police sweeping powers for searches and facilitating house arrest orders.

Prosecutor details latest evidence in Nice attack probe

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Paris public prosecutor says Bastille Day killer appeared recently drawn to jihadists but no proof of any 'allegiance or any direct link' to terrorist organisations.