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France's truckers talk Marine Le Pen and presidential elections at the L'Escale roadside restaurant
The eaterie is a hive of discussion as its clientele ponder the upcoming vote.
Lille: From left-wing bastion to far-right hunting ground
A working class city of 1.2 million, voters are so unimpressed by all five candidates that they don't know who to vote for.
Spanish police seize over 500 properties worth £593m belonging to Assad family
The property raids are linked to a corruption and money laundering probe against Assad's uncle, Rifaat al-Assad.
Roman Polanski's latest bid to avoid jail in rape case denied by US judge
The Oscar-winning director fled the US ahead of sentencing in 1978, a year after admitting raping a minor.
Satirical magazine launches crowdfunding campaign for presidential candidate Francois Fillon
Fillon told a radio host he could not save money on a salary estimated at €22,900 per month.
French presidential candidate Francois Fillon supporter tells journalist 'go f**k yourself'
Supporter said 'Go and shit in your car' to journalist as Fillon's campaign suffered new blow.
Who is Jean-Luc Melenchon? French left-winger wants to see a 32-hour working week
Melenchon has risen steadily as a serious contender in France's upcoming presidential election.
Protesters clash with Paris police over shooting of Chinese man
The Chinese community has taken to the streets after the death of Shaoyo Liu, shot by police in front of his children.
Frenchman handed suspended sentence after being caught sexually assaulting chicken
The man was caught by his wife and daughter with his trousers down molesting the bird.
Battle of Arras 100th anniversary: Memorials that bring to life the tragedies of WWI
The Battle of Arras took place 100 years ago, a conflict which was pivotal to the outcome of the First World War – at a terrible cost.
Emmanuel Macron doesn't know where French Guiana is in embarrassing geography gaffe
France's overseas territories, of which Guiana is the largest of five, vote in the upcoming French elections.
French foreign minister warns Congolese 'risk being disappointed' if political deal not implemented
Jean-Marc Ayrault warns Congolese people's "disappointment" may fuel a violent crisis.
Is a new emissions scandal on the horizon for Fiat Chrysler as French prosecutors launch probe
Nitrogen oxide emissions 10 times the permissible limit were detected in vehicles.
Germanwings murder suicide pilot's family claims new evidence will clear his name
Families of the 150 people that died in the Alps have described the claims as 'traumatic'
Chadian opposition parties denounce Marine Le Pen's visit to former French colony
Far-right politician's anti-immigration stance makes her unpopular in most of French-speaking Africa.
French presidential contenders trade barbs over multiculturalism in TV debate
The 'burkini' emerged as a hot topic for Emmanuel Macron and Marine Le Pen.
French police fire tear gas as police 'baton rape' protests continue
More than 7,000 people attended a march in central Paris on 19 March, chanting "no justice, no peace"
Manchester United injury news: France confirm Paul Pogba out for a fortnight
Pogba picked up a hamstring injury in United's 1-0 Europa League win over FC Rostov.
Orly airport attacker was on drugs and alcohol, autopsy says
Ziyed Ben Belgacem had an alcohol level of 0.93g per litre of blood, nearly twice the legal limit for driving in France.
Family drama unfolds on Paris street as man slits throat of brother and father in double murder
Man did not resist arrest as he was seen kneeling next to his father's body and praying.
Letter bomb that exploded at Paris IMF office was sent from Greece
IMF employee who opened the letter received hand and face injuries.
French couple charged after 'rocking' baby in washing machine and leaving her covered in bruises
The child's mother said her violent partner turned the child manually in the machine seven or eight times.
First pictures of Tocqueville school shooting after Columbine obsessive opened fire in French town of Grasse
The teenager, who has not been publicly named, was arrested in possession of multiple weapons after the attack, police official said.
Grasse school shooting: Teenager armed with guns and grenades opens fire at French high school
Several injured following shooting at Tocqueville high school in southern French town.
Gambian president Adama Barrow arrives in France to charm European backers
Barrow is due to meet the French president Francois Hollande and other senior ministers.
French presidential candidate François Fillon under formal investigation for 'fake jobs' scandal
Fillon previously stated he would leave race if placed under formal investigation.
Nato chief calls for redoubled efforts as only 5 members meet 2% defence target in 2016
Nato chief Jens Stoltenberg said in his annual report that 23 members increased spending in 2016.
Niger's main opposition leader Hama Amadou jailed in absentia for baby trafficking
Amadou stood against President Mahamadou Issoufou in elections in March, 2016.
Convict Carlos the Jackal says he is a 'professional revolutionary' as 1974 Paris grenade trial opens
The grenade attack left two men dead and 34 injured at the Publicis drugstore in central Paris.
Couple who pretended to be Paris attack victims lied about being in Nice attack too say prosecutors
Pair jailed for lying about November 2015 Paris attack to claim €60,000 compensation now face 14 years.