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Charlie Hebdo trial resumes amid controversy over video conferencing

"No judge should be able to give a verdict without having to look into the eyes of the person receiving it," defence attorneys from the Charlie Hebdo trial have argued.

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France considers introducing new 'ecocide' offence

But some climate activists argue that the sanctions don't reflect the international definition of 'ecocide'.

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Paris switches Christmas lights on amid tight lockdown restrictions

The lights are set to stay until January 6, but far fewer people will be there to enjoy them this year.

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Watch: Protesters in Paris call for new security law to be dropped

Journalists and rights organisations have criticised the new law, arguing that it shields French police from scrutiny.

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Will women ever win the race to equality in sport?

Women in sport share their experiences of gender inequality - in this episode of Unreported Europe on Euronews.

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Paris restaurateur serves up Beaujolais Nouveau to forget COVID crisis

For one Paris restaurant, not even a national coronavirus lockdown could stop locals enjoying a Beaujolais Nouveau.

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Coronavirus: France crosses 2 million cases mark

With 2,036,755 cases confirmed since the beginning of the pandemic, France has the fourth-highest tally in the world after the US (11.2 million), India (8.8 million) and Brazil (5.8 million).

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French MPs mull criminalising the sharing of police pictures online

France is debating a new law that would make it illegal to share images of police officers on social media.

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Coronavirus: French region to carry out mass testing before Christmas

The French region of Auvergne Rhône-Alpes has ordered 2 million tests and will make 1,000 testing sites available.

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French radio station publishes obituaries of people still alive

A French broadcaster said in a statement that a "technical problem" led to the erroneous publications.

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Four men go on trial over foiled terrorist attack on Paris-bound train

Ayoub El-Khazzani stands accused of opening fire on a Thalys train in August 2015, three months before the Paris terror attacks on November 13.

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Sole-d: Marie-Antoinette's silk shoe auctioned for 40,000 euros

The shoe - which belonged to the Queen beheaded in 1793 - sold for four times more than was expected.

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France's economic woes worsen as Christmas approaches

Bars, restaurants, and shops will remain shut for at least two more weeks, despite fierce lobbying for the right to reopen.

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Coronavirus: Italy records new high of nearly 41,000 daily cases

Italy extended partial lockdowns to two regions that include Naples and Florence on Friday.

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French coronavirus film gives floor to 'usual suspects of conspiracy'

French politicians and NGOs have severely criticised a new film "Hold Up" which features several debunked conspiracy theories about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Coronavirus: French PM says lifting lockdown would be 'irresponsible'

French PM Jean Castex said he hoped that some lockdown restrictions could be lifted by Christmas but told people not to plan large gatherings for New Years.

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Moments of silence in France and UK commemorate end of World War I

Armistice Day commemorates the November 11, 1918 armistice that ended World War I.

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Cases rise in France as health minister warns peak is yet to come

France is approaching the halfway point of its second lockdown. The current measures were announced by President Emmanuel Macron nearly 2 weeks ago - in the hope to stem the spread. But how effective have they been?

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Watch: Macron leads Armistice Day commemorations in France

While France usually observes the public holiday with a parade in Paris as well as several other events around the country, this year will be different as the nation is under a national lockdown.

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France pays tribute to 6-year-old wartime resistance hero Marcel Pinte

Known as "Quinquin", and celebrated as France's youngest resistance hero, he carried messages under his shirt to leaders of the movement against Nazi occupation.

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