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From presidential connections to organized crime: France debates Telegram founder Pavel Durov’s case
The international press is keenly observing Pavel Durov’s movements in Paris, where he remains due to a judicial ruling.
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Eight dead in ’appalling tragedy’ while attempting to cross the Channel
It comes as French authorities rescued some 200 people off the coast of Calais over a 24-hour period between Friday and Saturday night.
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More than 40kg of cocaine discovered in banana shipments to French supermarkets
Police seek to identify intended recipient after drugs found under pallets at four Grand Frais stores
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Michel Barnier named as new prime minister of France
Macron has assigned the former EU Brexit negotiator the task of forming a unifying government after months of political paralysis.
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Telegram founder’s arrest is part of a cybercrime inquiry, prosecutors say
Investigation into Pavel Durov relates to app’s alleged failure to stop spread of child sexual abuse material
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Telegram app founder Pavel Durov has reportedly been arrested at a French airport
According to TV reports, a billionaire CEO traveling aboard his private jet was the subject of an arrest warrant.
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French film giant Alain Delon dies aged 88
Alain Delon, the French film legend and international icon, has passed away at the age of 88.
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King Charles’ €500K lobster dinner strains French presidency’s budget
A state dinner with the U.K.’s king cost the French nearly €500,000.
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Dutch Olympian who raped 12-year-old girl broke protocol after beach volleyball defeat
Steven van de Velde, the beach volleyball player who served time in prison for rape, broke Olympic protocol following Netherlands’ defeat against Italy.
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French rail network hit by arson attacks before Olympics opening ceremony
Prosecutors open formal investigation after coordinated attacks cause severe disruption on France’s busiest lines
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First Olympic athlete tests positive for doping at Paris 2024 Games with judo star, 28, banned from competing
The Games begin officially with the opening ceremony in the French capital on Friday night
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Russian chef arrested in Paris for alleged ’large-scale’ Olympic Games plot
A Russian chef who has lived in France for 14 years has been arrested on suspicion of plotting with a foreign power to stage “large scale” acts of “destabilisation” during the Olympic Games in Paris.
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Spain may violate German law by fielding Lamine Yamal in the Euro 2024 final against England
Spain winger Lamine Yamal has been the breakout star of Euro 2024, with his sublime goal in the semi-finals against France on Tuesday announcing himself to the world
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French election results: Marine Le Pen’s far-right surge crushed by left-wing coalition
The left wing coalition in France’s parliamentary elections managed to smash the country’s far right parties into third, after forming an agreement with many liberals to block the National Rally from power
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France braces for potential riots and chaos over fears of Le Pen’s far-right victory
Voting started at 8am this morning in France and will finish up at 8pm when voting estimates will be released - but the democratic event has been overshadowed by rioting in Paris
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Woman & two men dead after tourist plane smashes into Paris motorway
THREE people are dead following a light aircraft crash on a motorway near Paris this afternoon.The plane is reported to have come down on the A4 in No
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I followed Martin Lewis holiday tip & it saved me almost £400
A MARTIN Lewis tip helped a holidaymaker save almost £400.The Money Saving Expert's newsletter warned drivers to watch out for hidden insurance costs
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One dead & five injured after masked gang open fire at wedding in France
AT LEAST one person is dead and five are injured after a Kalashnikov-wielding masked gang opened fired on a wedding ceremony in France.A hundred peopl
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The jewellery trick scamming tourists out of cash across European holiday spots
HOLIDAYMAKERS have been warned about a popular scam targeting visitors to popular tourist destinations in Europe.Whether you are visiting the Eiffel T
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I tried the Disney-alternative theme park which is just two hours from the UK
IT’S fair to say the French are pretty proud traditionalists when it comes to their country’s culture.In fact, there’s even a well-established g
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‘It sounds like a plague’ people warn as expectant parents reveal baby name
PEOPLE have been left horrified after a couple revealed the unusual name they are considering giving to their first child.One person said it sounded l
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Team GB star all-but confirms Olympics career is over after landing job at BBC
BIANCA COOK’s Olympics career is essentially over – as she starts work as a BBC TV pundit.The Liverpool taekwondo star won bronze medals in the +6
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Watch England fan perform 'messed up' act with reporter's microphone
AN ENGLAND fan sent social media into meltdown with a “messed up act” that left a reporter completely baffled live on air.Three Lions supporters a
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Elliot Minchella reveals pride in his father as he builds up for England debut
ELLIOT Minchella does not have to look far for the example that proves he will have his England team-mates’ backs on his Test debut.Just a glimpse o
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I bought flight to France but ended up 900miles away - I breezed past 2 gates
A WOMAN who brought a flight to France was mortified when she ended up more than 900miles away.Jem Maybank, from Yorkshire, breezed past two security