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French special forces 'waging secret war' against IS in Libya

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Report that President Hollande has authorised 'unofficial' military action by elite army unit plus intelligence services in conflict-torn state.

French jobless claims at 4-month low in boost for Hollande

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Total fell by 27,900 to 3.55 million; President Hollande has said he won’t stand for re-election next year if he doesn’t reduce unemployment.

Three French Anonymous activists on trial for targeting police

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Defendants accused of leaking contact information of hundreds of police officers and hacking and blocking government websites in 2012.

Belgium reintroduces border controls to keep out Calais migrants

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Belgians aim to prevent potential influx of UK-bound migrants if part of the 'Jungle' camp in the French ferry port of Calais is demolished.

Sarkozy aide probed over alleged opinion polls scam

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Sarkozy's former chief of staff and interior minister Claude Guéant placed under investigation for complicity in Elysée opinion poll probe.

France's Le Pen raises pressure on daughter, hinting at rival party

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Front National founder threatens creation of rival movement if she refuses to make room for ultra-conservatives within party she now leads.

US artist's message in a bottle found in France - by an artist

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Bottle thrown into New York harbour in October 2013 by painter George Boorujy was found a week ago by an artist on France's Atlantic coast.

Hollande acknowledges 'consequences' of nuclear tests in Polynesia

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French president said he wants to 'turn the page' on tests while hailing Polynesia’s crucial role in developing France’s nuclear capabilities.

French consumers warned on potential risks of beauty products

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Consumer group publishes list of 185 products it says contain legal substances that could cause allergies, irritations or endocrinal disorders.

First Zika epidemic 'went unnoticed' in French Polynesia

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Scientist says that French authorities did not take medical reports about 2013-2014 outbreak in the French overseas territory seriously enough.