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Macron urges Putin to respect free speech, democracy at pre-G7 talks

French President Emmanuel Macron told Russian President Vladimir Putin that he must respect democratic principles as they held a joint press conference in France.

France

Rugby league player found dead in French hotel room after team debut

British rugby league player Archie Bruce, 20, was found dead in his hotel bedroom on Sunday after making his team debut in game a against Toulouse.

France

French waiter shot dead by customer waiting for sandwich

A waiter in France has been shot dead by a customer who was waiting for a sandwich.

France

German journalist expelled from France ahead of G7 Summit in Biarritz

A German journalist has been expelled from France ahead of the G7 Summit in Biarritz as security tightens.

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France

French first as 'homophobic chants' stop football game

A football match in France was halted on Friday over what the country's equality minister described as homophobic chants.

Malaysia

Nora Quoirin: Autopsy reveals teen likely died from hunger and stress

The post-mortem has so far found no evidence of kidnapping or sexual assault, Malaysian police said on Thursday.

Belgium

Watch: 'World's biggest sculpture' installed in Belgium

The sculpture is made from 200 tonnes of steel and was set in 2,800 tonnes of concrete.

World

What is France's innovative digital solution to combat GP shortage?

An innovative digital solution will give residents in rural areas of France access to doctors in an attempt to combat ‘medical deserts’.

France

Watch: Macron marks 75th anniversary of France's second D-Day

You remember the Normandy landings but what is Operation Dragoon? French President Emmanuel Macron marked 75th anniversary of country's second D-Day in Provence

France

What's the G7? A look at the economic summit coming to France

The Group of Seven (G7) is an international gathering of some of the world's largest economies. This year, economists expect world leaders to discuss trade and technology.

France

Man killed riding e-scooter on motorway near Paris

The 30-year-old, who was not wearing a helmet, was struck from behind by a motorcycle on the A86 near Vélizy-Villacoublay, southwest of Paris.

Greece

French man arrested after Greek resort boat crash kills two

A French boat owner was questioned in Greece after a collision that left two local people dead and a third seriously injured, the coastguard said.

France

Mother who took her children to Syria given eight years in prison

"This woman, who was already married, joined a 'fighter' with whom she had an online relationship. They wed when she arrived in the region of Idleb, north-west of Syria," the court said.

France

France issues more than 700 fines under new street harassment law

French authorities have issued over 700 fines since a street harassment law came into effect last year.

France

Watch: Farmers create natural straw intend to break plastic's back

Just a half acre provides 1 million drinking straws that are biodegradable, reusable, resist the cold and heat, as well as being dishwasher-friendly.

Italy

Italian Senate backs train link with France, widening coalition rift

Italian Senate backs Lyon-Turin high-speed rail link, widening coalition rift

France

‘Say things in French!’: Minister reignites debate over language

France's culture minister wants people in France to "say things in French".

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French inventor Franky Zapata succeeds to cross the English Channel

Looking like a superhero, 40-year-old Franky Zapata completed the 35-kilometer journey in 22 minutes, setting off from the French coastal town of Sangatte to land in Saint Margaret's Bay in Britain.

United Kingdom

UK Border Force find 60 guns in car arriving in Dover from Calais

Britain's National Crime Agency said the find is believed to be "the largest seizure of lethal purpose weapons at a UK port."

France

Watch: Frenchman successfully crosses Channel on 'hoverboard'

"The last five, six kilometres were pure pleasure, to see the [British] coast approaching like this," Franky Zapata said after landing.

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