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5 things you need to know about the 'One Planet' summit

Where is the summit, who is attending and what does it hope to achieve?

France

Dover-bound ferry runs aground in Calais due to bad weather

Dover-bound ferry ran aground in Calais on Sunday but no injuries were reported, said a P&0 spokesman

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Lyon lit-up for the Fete des Lumieres

Lyon’s Festival of Light or Fetes des Lumieres attracts between three and four million visitors each year.

France

France says final farewell to Johnny Hallyday

France said 'au revoir' to the French rocker, who died on Wednesday, aged 74.

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Australia

Watch: Australian ambassador to France proposes to partner

The Australian ambassador to France popped the question in a video posted on social media

Russia

Russia blames radioactive cloud in Europe on falling satellite

Russian authorities have denied one of its nuclear facilities was responsible for a rise in radioactive levels across Europe

France

France: Lyon's Fete des Lumieres gets underway

Despite being cancelled in 2015 following a spate of terrorist attacks, Lyon’s Fete des Lumieres started back up again in 2016 with an increased security presence. This year security is still heightened but it's has not dampened the spirits of festival goers.

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The best of Lyon's Festival of Lights

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Wow: Lyon illuminated for Festival of Lights

Around one million visitors a day are expected to descend upon the city centre for the event, which stretches from Thursday to Sunday.

France

Lyon's light festival shows spider invasion and cathedral dismantled

The annual, 4-day Fête des Lumières begins in Lyon, France showcasing the unique light show design of top artists and up-and-coming talent from around the world.

France

Heritage lovers raise €500,000 to save French castle from ruin

More than 6,000 people stepped in to save the under-threat 13th century château from crumbling away.

France

French rock star Johnny Hallyday dies aged 74

French singer Johnny Hallyday, once dubbed "the biggest star you've never heard of", has died aged 74 after a battle with lung cancer

Germany

German SPD urged to join coalition by EU leaders

The head of Germany's Social Democrats has said that he has been urged by France's Emmanuel Macron to form a ruling coalition with Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservative party

World News

Winter hits Europe in unexpected ways

A series of unusual weather events has taken place across the continent.

France

French city creates giant nativity scene with 3,500 figures

The huge Christmas crib consists of clay figurines called "santons," which are traditional in southern France

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Limoges Porcelain earns recognition of geographical name

Only products manufactured end-to-end in the French Haute-Vienne county will have the right to bear the official name.

Sport

France wins Davis Cup

France has won its tenth Davis Cup title after Lucas Pouille crushed Belgian Steve Darcis six three, six one, six love in Lille.

Sport

France lead in Davis Cup Final

France captain Yannick Noah gambled on an untested pair for the pivotal Davis Cup final doubles against Belgium on Saturday

France

Tiger shot dead after escaping from circus in Paris

A tiger was shot dead by its handler after escaping from a Paris circus, police said

France

Paris lit up: glamour and protests

Lily Rose Depp pressed the button to light up the Champs-Elysées in Paris, amidst protests from fairground operators angry at the closure of their attractions.