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Why has has France banned sales of Apple’s iPhone 12?

By Jennifer Rigby and Martin Coulter LONDON (Reuters) - France's radiation watchdog has banned sales of Apple's AAPL.O iPhone 12 after tests that it said showed the smartphone breached European…

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Pope’s visit to France stirs debate over immigration, secularism

PARIS, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Pope Francis' scheduled visit to France next week has stirred debate in the French political class, with left-wing politicians criticising the president for attending Mass…

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French power prices could rise 10% in early 2024

PARIS, Sept 14 (Reuters) - French electricity prices could rise by about 10% in early 2024 if the government follows recommendations flagged by the head of the country's energy regulator…

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Belgium questions Apple’s iPhone 12 after France suspends sales over radiation

PARIS, Sept 14 (Reuters) - Belgium's junior minister for the digital economy said he would ask the telecoms regulator to analyse potential health risks linked to Apple's iPhone 12 after…

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French Interior Minister Darmanin says irregular migration on the rise

French Interior Minister Gérald Darmanin announced police reinforcements along the France-Italy border in order to stem irregular migration, which he said is on the rise. "We have a 100% increase…

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French wine output falls with sharp contrasts between vineyards

PARIS, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Wine production in France is expected to fall 2% this year, with major disparities between regions after some vineyards were severely hit by fungal diseases…

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Italy, France agree to postpone closure of Mont Blanc tunnel by a year

MILAN, Sept 8 (Reuters) - Key maintenance works on the Mont Blanc tunnel between Italy and France have been postponed until September next year, Italy's transport ministry said, after the…

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Italian ex-PM appeals to France must come clean on 1980 Ustica mystery plane crash

ROME, (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron must say whether his country was to blame for an Italian air disaster that killed 81 people more than 40 years ago, former…

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Zelenskiy says he struck key deal on pilot training in France

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy said he had struck a "very important agreement on training our pilots in France" in conversation with President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday. "Our coalition of modern…

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Closure of Mont Blanc tunnel between Italy and France postponed

ROME, (Reuters) - A planned closure for maintenance of the Mont Blanc tunnel between Italy and France will be postponed after an alternative Alpine route was disrupted by a landslide…

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Niger junta instructs police to expel French ambassador

NIAMEY, Aug 31 (Reuters) - The junta that seized power in Niger last month said that the French ambassador to Niger, Sylvain Itte, no longer had diplomatic immunity and police…

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France says some food retailers, producers agree to cut prices

PARIS, Aug 31 (Reuters) - France's finance minister said on Thursday he had reached a deal with food retailers and producers to step up the fight against inflation, but he…

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French ban of abaya robes in schools draws applause, criticism

The French government's decision to ban children from wearing the abaya, the loose-fitting, full-length robes worn by some Muslim women, in state-run schools drew applause on Monday from the right,…

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Darmanin, potential successor to Macron, makes pitch to working class

French Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin staged his first rally on Sunday with an appeal to working class voters in what political opponents saw as the start of the race to succeed President…

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France’s Sarkozy will stand trial over alleged Libyan campaign financing

Former French President Nicolas Sarkozy will stand trial in 2025 on charges of corruption and illegal financing related to alleged Libyan funding of his successful 2007 presidential bid, the financial prosecutor's office…

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France issues ‘red alert’ over heatwave in south

France has issued a "red alert" for four southern regions amid a spell of excessively hot weather, with temperatures expected to peak at 41 degrees Celsius (106 degrees Fahrenheit) in…

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At least one dead, dozens rescued as migrant boat crossing Channel from France capsizes

At least one person died and more than 50 were rescued after a migrant boat trying to cross the Channel from France capsized early on Saturday, local authorities said.Local mayor…

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China hopes France can help take heat out of relations with EU

By Joe Cash BEIJING, July 29 (Reuters) - China hopes France can "stabilise the tone" of EU-China relations, vice-premier He Lifeng told his French counterpart in Beijing on Saturday, as…

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Italian goalkeeper Donnarumma and partner attacked and robbed in Paris

Italy and PSG goalkeeper Gianluigi Donnarumma and his partner have been robbed and attacked at their home in Paris. The couple were targeted by "several people" and tied up at…

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Macron reshuffles ministers after French riots “stunned” country

PARIS, July 20 (Reuters) - French President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday reshuffled his ministers for key domestic portfolios such as education, housing and urban affairs, as his government begins its response to…

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France tells EU Commission to rethink American choice for top job

French ministers lashed out at the European Commission for picking a U.S. professor for a top antitrust job overseeing U.S. Big Tech firms. France's Europe Minister Catherine Colonna said she…

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France fetes India’s Modi at Bastille Day celebration

PARIS, July 14 (Reuters) - Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was treated to one of France's most spectacular accolades on Friday as guest of honour at the Bastille Day military…

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France steps up security for July 14 Bastille Day festivities after recent riots

PARIS (Reuters) - France will step up security measures for the country's annual July 14 Bastille Day national festival, Interior Minister Gerald Darmanin said, after the country was hit by…

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France to send long-range missiles to Ukraine – Macron

France will join Britain in supplying long-range missiles to Ukraine, a move that allows Ukrainian forces to hit Russian troops and supply dumps deep behind the front lines.Speaking on arrival…

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Hundreds defy Paris protest ban a week after riots

PARIS (Reuters) -Hundreds of protesters defied a ban on Saturday to march in central Paris against police violence, a week after riots sparked by the killing of a teenager in…

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Man dies in Marseille after being shot at time of riots -prosecutor

MARSEILLE, France (Reuters) - French prosecutors have opened an investigation into the death of a 27-year old man who was hit by a projectile at the time of the riots on Saturday,…

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Fundraiser for policeman who shot French teenager reflects divisions

A crowdfunding campaign to raise money for the family of the policeman who shot dead teenager Nahel M. in France topped 1.4 million euros ($1.5 million) on Tuesday, outstripping donations…

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France riots: mayors hold defiant rallies amid uneasy calm

Defiant gatherings were held outside town halls across France on Monday following a wave of rioting triggered by the fatal police shooting of a teenager of north African descent. Police made fewer…

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UPDATED: Tensions on France’s streets ease, fewer arrests overnight

Sixth night of riots sees fewer arrests, 300 cars torched Macron due to meet leaders of parliament, town mayors Grandmother of teenage victim calls for calm By Tassilo Hummel PARIS,…

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Shot teenager’s grandmother urges end to French overnight riots

Arrests decline on Saturday's fifth night of unrest Macron due to hold meeting with ministers Mayor's home in southern Paris ram-raided, set alight Unrest began after police shot teenager of…

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Macron cancels trip over French riots as family buries teenager

By Tassilo Hummel PARIS, July 1 (Reuters) - More than 1,300 people were arrested in France during a fourth night of rioting and President Emmanuel Macron cancelled a trip to Germany on…

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French police, long unreformed, under scrutiny after teenager shooting

By Juliette Jabkhiro, Layli Foroudi and Elizabeth Pineau Experts say police reform has been missing Police unions hold deep influence over governments Rights group say tackling rampant racism is urgent…

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In French banlieues, distrust of police runs deep

By Layli Foroudi Residents march against repressive policing Teenage shooting points to systemic problems Breakdown of trust between police and population Suburbs residents are marginalized, despite investment PARIS (Reuters) -…

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UPDATED: Unrest rocks France ahead of funeral of teenager shot by police

Recasts with French teenager's funeral, adds French comment on discrimination in law enforcement in paragraph 29 Fourth night of unrest hits major French cities Government says all options on table…

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Why are there riots in France?

PARIS (Reuters) - Riots have convulsed France after police shot dead a teenager of North African descent at a traffic stop in a Paris suburb. Here are some of the…

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Italy and UK warn nationals going to France of travel disruption amid unrest

Britain and Italy on Friday warned their nationals traveling to France of disruptions to road transport, including possible curfews, after nationwide unrest in protest at the fatal shooting of a…

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French politicians push for EU clampdown on influencers

French lawmakers are pushing for the European Commission to mimic French rules that crack down on social media influencers flogging risky products and services such as crypto or cosmetic surgery.…

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UPDATED: Crisis grips France after worst night of rioting

PM Borne says all options for restoring order on table Third night of unrest rocks major French cities Hundreds arrested, hundreds of police injured Macron convenes another cabinet crisis meeting…

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UPDATED: France unrest: Riots spread, police officer charged with shooting teenager dead

Officer charged after 17-year-old shot dead in Paris suburb 150 people arrested during second night of unrest Macron holds crisis meeting By Benoit Van Overstraeten PARIS, June 29 (Reuters) -…

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Unrest in Paris suburb after police kill a 17-year-old

Youth shot dead after failing to stop car for police Police officer in question being investigated Shooting took place in Paris suburb of Nanterre Protesters and police clashed overnight in…

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Macron once more irritates Italy by backing Saudi World Expo bid

France has fired anger across Europe by backing Saudi Arabia rather than neighboring Italy to host the glitzy 2030 World Expo, as Emmanuel Macron pushes to boost trade and diplomatic…

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Danone, Kellogg among 75 companies France has asked for price cuts – document

By Richa Naidu and Sybille de La Hamaide LONDON/PARIS, June 23 (Reuters) - Danone and Kellogg are among 75 consumer goods companies that French authorities have asked to cut prices,…

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Rich nations finalise $100 bln climate aid at Paris summit – Macron

Leaders and global organisations meet in Paris Aimed to forge a consensus on debt, climate financing Development banks urged to risk capital to boost lending By John Irish and Leigh…

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What world leaders said at the Paris finance summit

PARIS, June 22 (Reuters) - Following are highlights of what world leaders said at a summit in Paris on Thursday to boost crisis financing for poor countries, reform post-war financial…

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Leaders head to Paris to give impetus for new global finance agenda

Leaders, global organisations, civil society meet in Paris Aim to forge a consensus on debt, climate financing Development banks urged to risk capital to boost lending By Leigh Thomas and…

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UPDATED: One person still missing after Paris blast

Blast rips through street near popular Latin Quarter Gas explosion suspected but not confirmed Hundreds of firefighters bring blaze under control Blast shakes buildings PARIS, June 22 (Reuters) - One…

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France targets 10 bln euros in budget savings – minister

PARIS, June 19 (Reuters) - A French government spending review has identified 10 billion euros in budget savings that will be targetted in the coming years, Finance Minister Bruno Le…

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Rare earthquake strikes France

(Reuters) - An earthquake of magnitude 4.8 struck France on Friday evening , the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. The earthquake's epicenter was near a commune in the…

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Germany and France offer free cross-border rail passes for young people

Germany and France have announced they will give away 60,000 train tickets — half in each country — beginning Monday as a way to foster relations between the two countries.…

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Toddlers stable after Annecy attack, France lauds ‘backpack hero’

By Antony Paone and Geert De Clercq Annecy, June 9 (Reuters) - Well-wishers laid flowers on Friday at the site in the French mountain town of Annecy where an attacker…

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