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On the Pont des Arts in Paris, the controversial “love padlocks” – signed and locked by lovers onto the bridge’s metal grids – have been replaced by

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Serbia’s Novak Djokovic produced a stunning performance to outclass Rafael Nadal in the semi-finals at Roland Garros on Wednesday. The World number

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'Love locks' removed from Paris bridge

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No more 'love-locks' on Paris' Pont des Arts bridge!

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