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Feuding French conservatives set new leadership vote

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The opposition UMP party, which has been locked in an acrimonious leadership struggle, has agreed to hold a new vote before October 2013.

Mayan apocalypse: French village pleads with fanatics not to visit Bugarach

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New Age fanatics, sightseers and media asked to avoid tiny village some believe will be one of few places spared when the world supposedly ends.

Château d’Yquem scraps 2012 vintage due to rain

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The wine estate near Bordeaux will not release a 2012 vintage of its famous sweet Sauternes wine after heavy rains spoiled quality of harvest.

Eyeing growth, France seeks to smooth Algeria ties

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President François Hollande travels to Algeria to seek greater access to former colony's oil wealth in bid to lift France's own flagging economy.

The secret to why the French live longer - Roquefort cheese

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Eating the ripened cheese could help guard against cardiovascular disease despite its high fat and salt content, according to new research.

France's 'first girlfriend' says role is like jumping with no parachute

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Valérie Trierweiler, President François Hollande's partner, admits that she was in denial about her change in circumstances after election.

France's UMP wins by-elections despite divisions

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The right-wing opposition party won all three by-elections at the weekend in the latest sign of trouble for Socialist President Francois Hollande.

French opposition takes step towards healing rift

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After a month of bitter recriminations the two rivals for presidency of right-wing UMP appear to agree on a fresh leadership vote in September.

Gay marriage supporters stage weekend of demonstrations across France

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The demonstrations are a response to the recent mobilisation of thousands of opponents of the government’s plan to legalise gay marriage.

Gérard Depardieu says he's giving up French passport

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Actor claims he was "insulted" by critics for becoming a tax exile in Belgium and writes letter to prime minister renouncing his French passport.