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Jet-powered armed flyboarder steals show at Bastille Day parade

President Emmanuel Macron said he was “proud" or the "innovative” French army after seeing the flyboard designed by Franky Zapata.

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France: Macron presides over Bastille Day military parade

French President Emmanuel Macron sat with European leaders for this year's Bastille Day military parade in Paris on Sunday, July 14.

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'Gilets Noirs' occupy Pantheon in Paris to protest migrant rights

Hundreds of protesters occupied the Pantheon monument in Paris on Friday to denounce the conditions illegal immigrants allegedly face in France.

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Arrests as Algeria football fans toast team's Africa Cup progress

Arrests marred celebrations in Paris after Algeria's footballers defeated the Ivory Coast on penalties to qualify for the Africa Cup of Nations semi-finals.

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Macron unveils France's nuclear-powered 'Barracuda' submarine

French President Emmanuel Macron unveiled France's latest nuclear-powered 'Barracuda' class submarine on Friday, a €9 billion stealth vessel programme Paris says is key to maintaining its naval presence for decades to come.

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French environment minister under fire for alleged lavish dinners

French Prime Minister Edouard Philippe's office said an investigation would be held into the alleged misuse of public funds by environment minister Francois de Rugy.

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What is France's new digital tax?

What is France's new digital tax?

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France passes tax on tech giants

The new tax was approved by the French senate on Thursday, a week after it was passed by the lower house, the National Assembly.

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Quadriplegic Frenchman Vincent Lambert has died

Vincent Lambert, a quadriplegic Frenchman who has been in a vegetative state for more than 10 years, has died.

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Remains thought to be Napoleon's general found in Russia

General Charles-Etienne Gudin was killed on the battlefield in 1812 during the French Emperor's doomed invasion of Russia.

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France eco-tax: How hard will it hit consumers?

France is set to apply a new tax on almost all flights departing from its airports, which is expected to raise €180 million in its first year. But how will it affect those travelling?

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French MPs pass landmark bill to fight online hate speech

It means social media networks will have to remove offending content within 24 hours.

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Saudi princess tried over alleged abuse of Paris workman

Saudi princess tried in absentia over alleged abuse of workman in Paris

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France 'will introduce eco-tax' on flights out of France

"We have decided to put in place an eco-tax on all flights from France," the French transport minister said during a news conference, adding that the funds will finance daily transport in France.

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Provence’s best kept secret: Terre Blanche, an eco-conscious resort

We visited Terre Blanche in the South of France...a haven of wildlife, golf and gastronomy with an environmental conscience.

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Macron criticised for comparing striking teachers to hostage takers

The teachers, Macron said on Sunday night, "cannot take children and their families as hostages" in their strike.

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Hay and straw, a challenge for sculptors at contest in French Alps

The 8th edition of the annual contest for sculptures in hay and straw ended in Valloire, in the French Alps.

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A Rolls-Royce road trip featuring Champagne chests and Jay Z

Let us take you on a journey through the vineyards of Champagne to discover Rolls-Royce's latest gadget.

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France: 74 women killed by their partners so far in 2019

NGOs and families of victims marched across Paris on Saturday to denounce the rise in femicides and demand governmental action.

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Waters around France are already overheating for early summer

The near tropical temperatures are causing problems for flora and fauna and attracting some unwelcome guests.

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