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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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30 sharks die at French aquarium, some ate each other: Sea Shepherd

France's largest aquarium is facing legal action from an NGO over the deaths of 30 hammerhead sharks.

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May Day protests turn violent in Paris

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Extra police on duty as French capital braces for May Day protests

Shops and businesses in the French capital are bracing themselves ahead of May Day demonstrations, with 7,000 police on duty amid fears of violence

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Will France's new 'suicide prevention units' reduce police deaths?

To battle a spike in suicides among its police force, the French government has opened "suicide prevention units" to help police officers. But will they be enough to turn the trend around?

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'Ghost Army' veterans recall secret World War Two mission

Veterans of the secret ‘Ghost Army’ tasked with deceiving Nazi forces with decoy tanks have been recalling their extraordinary role in World War Two.

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Mixed reactions after Emmanuel Macron promises €5bn in tax cuts

Emmanuel Macron promises €5bn in tax cuts in response to government protests. The French president also promised higher pensions for the poorest and civil service reforms. He has finally delivered his plan for appeasing the yellow vest protesters in a marathon speech lasting 2.5 hours.

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Macron: 'Tax cuts for the middle class but French should work more'

Emmanuel Macron promised to give tax cuts for the middle class but said the French should also work more in first news conference on Thursday.

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New Zealand, France join efforts to stop extremism on social media

Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern said in a statement that she will co-chair a meeting with French President Emmanuel Macron in Paris next month that will seek to have world leaders and tech companies agree to a pledge, called the Christchurch Call, to eliminate extremist content on social media,

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European Sleepovers: Working hard on a French vineyard

Ahead of Euronews' European elections coverage, we're out and about to find out what YOU want for the future of the EU. Our reporter Stuart Oates has been sofa surfing across the continent, staying with locals to find out what's important to them. In this instalment, he's in France.

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Renovators say workers smoked on Notre Dame roof but not cause of fire

The roof renovation company repairing Notre Dame's roof confirmed to Euronews their workers smoked on top of the roof but denied it being at the origin of the fire that ravaged the gothic monument a week ago.

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Experts called upon to help with reconstruction of Notre-Dame cathedral

Experts from around the world have been called upon to help with the reconstruction and restoration of the fire-ravaged Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris

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Concern after journalists arrested during 'gilets jaunes' protests

Unions and NGOs working for the protection of journalists warn that an increasing number of journalists are being arrested and having their work equipment confiscated during gilets jaunes protests.

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US President Donald Trump to make state visit to the UK from June 3-5

Donald Trump's state visit to the UK will take place on June 3-5, before the US President later goes to France to meet with President Emmanuel Macron

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Is it possible to rebuild Notre Dame in five years?

French President Emmanuel Macron has set the ambitious target of rebuilding Notre-Dame within the next 5 years, but is this achievable?

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