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MPs pass law to rebuild fire-hit Notre Dame Cathedral in five years

France President Emmanuel Macron has said he wants the structure renovated in five years. But opposition MPs have been critical, saying it is unrealistic and motivated by the fact Paris is hosting the Olympic Games in 2024.

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French campaigners prevent weapons shipment to Saudi Arabia

Saudi vessel leaves French waters without weapons after protests

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Two French soldiers killed during rescue of four hostages in Burkina Faso

Two French soldiers have been killed during a rescue operation by special forces of four people being held hostage by an armed group in Burkina Faso

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Hostages freed in mission that leaves two French soldiers dead

Two French soldiers killed in an operation that saw freeing of four hostages captured in Benin and taken to Burkina Faso

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Baaa-ccalauréat! Sheep enrolled in French school to protest class cuts

Baaa-ccalauréat! Sheep enrolled in French school to protest class cuts

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Watch: French Game of Thrones fan makes "Dornish" wine

Thibault Bardet studied maps of the fantasy land and tried to imagine what sort of wine its climate might produce.

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Mexicans re-enact victory over France celebrated as Cinco de Mayo

Thousands marked the anniversary of the Battle of Puebla in Mexico City on Sunday with a parade and reenactment of the famous 1862 battle, in which Mexican troops defeated the French army.

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Vision of Notre Dame: architects respond to international design contest

Some ideas are serious, some are crazy, but architects are responding to the challenge of an international design competition to rebuild Notre-Dame de Paris.

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Winter returns to France, with snow and ice on the Côte d'Azur

Parts of the French Riviera resembled a ski resort at the weekend as a cold front brought ice and snow to the Côte D’Azur.

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How Channel Tunnel breakthrough miner Graham Fagg became a Brexiteer

"I worked on the Channel Tunnel and I made the breakthrough but in fact, I voted for the Brexit," retired miner Graham Fagg said ahead of the 25th anniversary of the Channel Tunnel.

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Lowest turnout for 'yellow vest' protests after May Day clashes

France's "yellow vest" anti-government demonstrations recorded their lowest turnout yet on Saturday, days after a wider May Day rally was marked by violent clashes in Paris.

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Don’t give a crepe: Pancake van thief won’t pull over for police

Don’t give a crepe: Pancake van thief won’t pull over for police

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Dead body believed to be Benin guide found

A body allegedly belonging to Benin guide was found by authorities after two French tourists and their guide were reported missing on Wednesday.

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Yellow vests, Black Blocs,'casseurs':what's the difference?

Who are the Black Blocs and what are their ties -- if any -- with the yellow vests movement? Euronews explains.

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Leonardo da Vinci: Why he still fascinates 500 years after his death

The Italian artist, scientist and engineer died on May 2, 1519. His influence is still being felt today.

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French minister rows back on claim protesters attacked Paris hospital

Paris' prosecutor has begun a probe after May Day protesters allegedly entered a famed Paris hospital and tried to force the door to its intensive care unit.

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France and Italy commemorate Da Vinci's 500th anniversary

Rome and Paris are setting aside recent tensions this Thursday to honour the memory of the Renaissance genius in the town where he spent his final years.

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European sleepovers: We feel Europe’s pulse ahead of May’s elections

Our reporter has been sofa-surfing across the continent, staying with the locals to find out what's important to you. Filming the adventure on my phone, you’ve been sharing your stories of what’s working, and what’s not in the EU.

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May Day protests turn violent in Paris despite tight security measures

May Day protests in Paris have erupted into violence as police met demonstrators with tear gas. French police said it had made 165 arrests by early afternoon and had conducted more than 9,000 searches.

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Violence erupts at Paris May Day march as protesters clash with police

Thousands of people protested across France to honour workers' May Day, but Paris saw violence erupt as hard-core protesters clashed with riot police

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