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French economy minister hints at presidential bid

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Emmanuel Macron, 38, came close to announcing he would stand against François Hollande next year at a rally of his new political movement in Paris.

Paris attacks mastermind 'still at large' says intelligence chief

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Top spy's testimony to MPs emerged Wednesday when, in a separate move, gendarmerie commandos slammed their boss for inaction during November 13 massacre.  

France shuts diplomatic missions in Turkey over terror threat

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French diplomatic missions in the cities of Istanbul, Ankara and Izmir are closed until further notice over unspecified security fears.

François Hollande's hairdresser paid 10,000 euros per month

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Weekly Le Canard Enchaîné reveals that the man employed to trim French president's thinning hair is paid a monthly 9,895 euros plus perks.

France ends 30-year ban on gay male blood donors

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The lifting of the ban, which was ended for lesbians in 2002, is conditional to gay donors observing sexual inactivity over a period of one year.

French finance minister warns UK over plan to slash corporate tax

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Michel Sapin said UK post-Brexit plan to introduce 15% business tax was 'not a good way to start a negotiation' on future access to EU markets.

French finance minister urges EU help for Italian banks

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Michel Sapin said Italy's banking sector should be allowed support of state aid to recover from dumping of shares amid concerns of bad loans.

Gloom returns after France defeat at Euro 2016

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Portugal's win over France in football tournament final removes host nation's hopes of uplift after months of social strife and terrorist attacks.

Clashes outside Eiffel Tower fan zone during Euro final

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French police fired tear gas during clashes with group of supporters denied entry to fan zone showing final between France and Portugal.

French café hikes coffee prices to discourage terrace lingerers

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Fed-up owner of brasserie at Toulon in southern France has put up sign stating: 'Coffee 10 euro after 5pm if you are not dining.'