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Exclusive: French police accused of abusing Calais migrants

They have ended up in Calais in search of a better life, only to have their dreams shattered.

France

Macron plans asylum "hotspots" for migrants in Libya

The French President is proposing a new way to stem the flow of refugees into Europe

France

French wildfires rage for third day

French authorities ordered the evacuation of 10,000 people as fires jumped around the Riviera for a third day.

France

Thousands evacuated as new wildfires hit south of France

Residents and campers were forced to sleep on beaches near St Tropez seeking refuge from another fire whipped up by strong winds.

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Forest fires hit southern France.

Firefighters are struggling to contain an outbreak of forest fires in southern France and Corsica that have destroyed around 1,400 hectares of forest and woodlands

France

Forest fires continue to sweep across southern France

Forest fires continue to spread across southern France and Corsica due to strong winds, with around 1,400 hectares of forest and woodlands destroyed.

France

French wine production could hit 'historic low' after April's cold spell

France's 2017 win production could hit a 'historic low' after harvests were hit by a cold snap in Spring.

Sport

Chris Froome wins fourth Tour de France

Sport

Tour de France: Edvald Boasson Hagen gets his win

France

Macron has had a busy first two months on the world stage

Since he took over from Francios Hollande, Emmanuel Macron has packed in 11 visits to seven countries and met numerous heads of state.

France

Macron shows solidarity with soldiers after army head quits

Macron stands side by side with new army chief

France

Which are the world's most influential countries?

Brexit and elections cause significant changes from last year's list

Cameroon

Suspects 'tortured' at Cameroon military base, says Amnesty

Amnesty International is calling for an independent investigation into the torture of prisoners in Cameroon.

Sport

Primoz Roglic makes Tour de France history

Roglic makes Tour de France history. Froome retains the yellow jersey after stage 17.

France

Macron appoints new army head after spat with former chief

Fomer French army head furious over army cuts

Business Series

Air France to launch new lower-cost airline

Pilots have overwhelmingly backed the airline's 'Boost' plan which aims to develop new long and short-haul flights.

Travel News

Half a day in St Tropez

France

Frenchman creates fake speed trap to slow down motorists

France

Netanyahu and Macron commemorate Vel' d’Hiv round up

In 1942 French police, under orders from Nazi authorities, arrrested 13,152 Jews and others and held them at the Vélodrome d'Hiver.

Qatar

France wants an end to Qatar crisis

French foreign minister in Qatar for talks