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UPDATE: Brussels shootings suspect arrested in France 'tried to film attack'

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Prosecutor says equipment found on the man arrested for the fatal shootings at Brussels' Jewish Museum showed he tried to film his attack.

François-Henri Pinault joins boycott of Brunei-owned Paris luxury hotels

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The French billionaire tycoon has joined the growing worldwide protest over Sultan of Brunei's decision to implement sharia law.

Marine Le Pen has 'respect' for Putin as much as for Merkel

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French far-right leader tells Der Spiegel that Russia's president 'puts Russian people first', and that she eyes power in France within ten years.

French police arrest man suspected of Brussels Jewish museum killings

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The man was arrested in Marseille in posession of a Kalashnikov rifle and a handgun similar to arms used in May 24 attack which left three dead.

French central bank paying 'utmost' attention to US case against BNP

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Bank of France comment comes after report that BNP faces a 10 billion-dollar fine for evading US sanctions against Iran, Sudan and Cuba.

France ready to ban use of e-cigarettes in public places: report

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Press reports say the government is to table a bill that puts use of e-cigarettes on the same level as tobacco smoking.

France dusts down elderly Renault for Queen Elizabeth's hat

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The only high-roof limousine available to fit the hat-wearing queen on her state visit to France next week is a mothballed old Renault.

French lottery winner 'to donate 50M euros'

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The bachelor from south-west France, who won 72 million euros in January, will reportedly give charitable associations most of his winnings.

French far-right leader trying to form European group

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Marine Le Pen is allied to the far-right from four other countries, but must find two more national partners to form parliamentary group.

Putin and Hollande to discuss Ukraine crisis in Paris

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The Russian and French leaders are to meet for talks on Ukraine and 'bi-lateral issues' on the eve of June 6 D-Day commemorations in France.