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Paris Metro's classic paper tickets to be phased out as public transport gets an overhaul
The old ticket will be terminated by 2021 to save time and energy.
E-cigarettes gaining popularity in Europe, especially France and UK, study shows
Scientists at Imperial College London found the number of people who have tried e-cigarettes almost doubled in the UK in two years.
Meet the Sudanese refugee artist painting the migrant crisis in the Calais 'Jungle'
IBTimes UK speaks to a Sudanese refugee from South Kordofan who uses art to express his experience in Calais 'Jungle' camp.
Real Madrid vs Atletico Madrid: Rafael Varane ruled out of Champions League final due to injury
France defender faces three weeks on sidelines after suffering hamstring injury.
EgyptAir MS804: First funeral held for air stewardess who died on fatal flight
The funeral for Yara Hani Tawfik took place in Cairo as investigators look for answers.
France's state of emergency extended to cover Euro 2016 football and Tour de France
Human rights groups have warned the use of emergency powers had been abused.
EgyptAir MS804: Crash is the latest disaster for Egyptian aviation
Egypt's aviation industry has suffered a number of setbacks over the past year.
France labour reforms: Hollande insists 'battle has not been won' while protesters take to the streets
The French government used article 49.3 of the French constitution to push through the reform bill.
Euro 2016 player to watch: Paul Pogba can follow Zinedine Zidane and inspire hosts France
The Juventus midfielder can emulate the World Cup winner from 1998 if he can discover consistency.
IMF boss Christine Lagarde among French female ministers signing sexual harassment declaration
17 women who served as ministers in France sign a declaration against sexual harassment in politics.
French teacher who lied about anti-Semitic attack by Isis supporters gets suspended sentence
Man claimed he was knifed, days after Paris attacks, by extremists in Marseille.
Dimitri Payet and N'Golo Kante named in France Euro 2016 squad as Morgan Schneiderlin misses out
Hatem Ben Arfa has been omitted from the 23-man squad despite having a stellar season for Nice in Ligue 1.
Refugee crisis: Daily lives of unaccompanied children in Calais Jungle hoping to reach Britain
There are 294 unaccompanied children living in the Calais refugee camp, with further 129 unaccounted for.
Euro 2016 squad news: Arsenal defender Mathieu Debuchy set to miss tournament with thigh injury
The 30-year-old Bordeaux loanee suffered the problem during Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Paris Saint-Germain.
US considering DRC sanctions if President Kabila does not hold democratic elections
EXCLUSIVE: US government 'still hopeful' it can persuade 'President Kabila to do the right thing'.
French police to protest amid rising 'anti-cop hatred' following labour reform rallies
The protests will follow violent clashes between police and demonstrators at recent rallies.
French Mayor Christian Estrosi vows to penalise football clubs that allow Muslim prayers at games
Mayor institutes new 'securalism charter' banning mix of prayers and football
France labour reform: Police tear gas protesters in Paris
Twenty-four policemen were injured in clashes across France on 28 April.
French drug dealer arrested after asking officer at police station to test quality of cocaine
The Toulouse drug dealer was reportedly worried about her customers overdosing on the drug.
Butcher dentist 'took pleasure at causing pain', leaving patients with broken jaws and septicaemia
Jacobus van Nierop has been jailed in France.
Watch: Frenchman finds deep-fried chicken head amongst his wings at fast-food chain
The video of the head, allegedly found in a Quick meal, has been viewed 130,000 times.
French motorway crash kills three members of British family
The father, who was behind the wheels, may have fallen asleep, say French police.
Watch French bar-owner foil armed robbery while holding a baby in his arms
Patrons of Le Bocage Normand bar join in the altercation wielding bar stools, before the gunman runs off.
Air France resumes flights to Iran ignoring gay crew who begged to opt out of 'route to death'
Airline allowed women to opt out of route but has not responded to requests from gay crew.
Fights break out at migrant camp by Paris's Stalingrad metro station
Police were twice called to disperse brawlers in the street.
Britain faces 'consequences' if it votes for Brexit warns French economy minister
Macron said there consequences around access to the single market and changes financial passport rules.
Frenchwoman loses job for not changing her name on boss's request
The 27-year-old woman was asked to change her first name from Marion to Marie or lose the job.
France: Riot police spray Montpellier students with tear gas during protest
Montpellier is one of over 30 cities in France that has staged protests against the upcoming labour reform plans
Karim Benzema sex tape scandal: Real Madrid star confirms he will not make France squad for Euro 2016
Benzema missed the last two friendlies with Netherlands and Russia.
Muslim headscarves 'should be banned from universities' says French Prime Minister Manuel Valls
Valls in favour of Muslim headscarf ban but says French constitution would make move difficult.