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Pope statue in French town sparks row

Cross on monument to Pope John Paul II ruled to break French law on separation of Church and State

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#Metoo campaign sparks rallies against sexual harassment across France

The movement calls on women to "speak out against harassment"

Global Japan

Architects building dreams the Japanese way

In this edition of Global Japan we meet Shigeru Ban and Sou Fujimoto, two world famous Japanese architects.

France

Irish PM vows to improve French before Ireland 'officially' joins Francophonie

Varadkar earned a "bravo" from Macron for speaking in French

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Macron shows humility on behalf of the west

"Giving lectures out of context and belittling political systems that did not share our values, what happened? Anomie, certain deaths and radical violence."

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Supermarket shelves empty as French butter shortage hits

Signs explaining shortage in shops an increasingly common sight

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Lumiere Film Festival brings the cinema closer to the fans

Love was in the air at the ninth edition of the Lumiere Festival in Lyon where legendary Chinese director Wong Kar-wai received a lifetime career award, which he dedicated to his…

France

Sexual harassment law tightening

French ministers say flirting will be preserved

France

French parents investigated after naming child 'Jihad'

Judge could impose new name on boy in Toulouse.

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Watch: French president's dog relieves himself during meeting with ministers

French President Emmanuel Macron's dog, Nemo, still has some training to do.

France

Montmartre celebrates Paris' vines and wines

Montmartre is famous for the Sacré-Coeur basilica.

France

One year on and refugees return to Calais

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UK and France call for united stance against violent extremism

Britain and France say technological advances mean new measures are needed to track terrorists

France

54 years since the first cat in space

In 1963, after a rigorous training programme, Félicette became the first astrocat.

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French MEPs shower while clothed to demonstrate plight of Calais migrants

Green politicians send message to French government from the bathroom.

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Suspected thief hides in suitcase 'to steal from travellers in Paris'

He used a lace to undo the suitcase’s zip from the inside.

Sport

Tour de France 2018 route unveiled

France

Macron gives first live TV interview

French President Emmanuel Macron has dismissed opponents' criticisms that he is a 'president of the rich' and urged his countrymen to take a more positive attitude towards success.

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Asterix drawing sells for record 1.4m euros in Paris

An original illustration for the cover of one of the early Asterix comic books has sold for a record €1.4m at auction in Paris, more than seven times its expected price.

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Former French Culture Minister is chosen as candidate to head UNESCO

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