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Sci-Tech

New Zapata hoverboard breaks world record

When he released the video of his first test-flight on his Flyboard Air, former French jet ski champion Franky Zapata was initially accused of staging a hoax.

15/06/2016

France

France pays tribute to murdered police couple

Memorials have been held across the country in tribute to the two police officials murdered in a western suburb of Paris on Monday.

15/06/2016

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Paris protesters clash with police

French riot police fired tear gas and chased after protesters as clashes broke out during an anti-labour reform demonstration on Tuesday.

15/06/2016

France

French police make several arrests in connection with a terror knife attack

*French parliament pays tribute to victims of knife terror attack Police make three arrests List of other possible targets found French police have arrested three men in connection with the murder

15/06/2016

Sport

Euro 2016: Debutants Iceland cool down Portugal with stunning draw

Portugal 1-1 Iceland Hungary 2-0 Austria Iceland began their very first European Championship finals by holding Portugal to a thrilling 1-1 draw in their Group F opener in St…

14/06/2016

France

Clashes in Paris as 'one million march' against labour reforms

It is being hailed as the biggest show of strength yet against long-contested labour reforms in France.

14/06/2016

France

Euro 2016: Last chance for Russia after UEFA hands out 'suspended disqualification'.

Russia will be kicked out of Euro 2016 if there is a repeat of the crowd trouble seen against England in Marseilles, UEFA has ruled.

14/06/2016

France

First pictures released of murdered French police couple

The 42-year-old commander and his partner were stabbed to death at their home west of Paris by an attacker who pledge allegiance to ISIL.

14/06/2016

France

Russia handed "suspended disqualification" from Euro 2016

Russia has been told it will be thrown out of Euro 2016 if its fans cause further trouble at matches in the competition.

14/06/2016

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Peace activists disrupt Paris arms show

Dozens of peace activists disrupted the opening of an arms exhibition in Paris on Monday, June 13.

14/06/2016

France

"It was terrorism" - Francois Hollande

The French government says it is treating the killing of a police commander and his partner as a terrorist attack.

14/06/2016

France

"ISIL fighter" is gunned down by commandos after murdering a senior police officer near Paris

French police have launched an anti-terror investigation after shooting dead a man thought to be responsible for the murder of a senior police officer and his…

14/06/2016

France

Italian joy at win over Belgium in opening Euro 2016 match

Jubilant Italian supporters described their team’s performance in their opening match of Euro 2016 as “vintage best”.

14/06/2016

France

Tank sprayed with red paint as protesters disrupt huge arms fair

Dozens of peace campaigners have disrupted the first day of Eurosatory, a major global arms fair in Paris.

13/06/2016

Sport

Euro 2016: Spain edge past Czechs, Italy shine, Zlatan almost scores

Piqué saves the day Belgium fail to deliver on big stage Ciaran Clarke own goal earns point Piqué hands Spain hard-fought opening win Defending Champions Spain got their Euro 2016 campaign off t

13/06/2016

France

Northern Ireland fan named after falling to his death in Nice

In the French city of Nice, police have named a Northern Ireland fan who fell to his death as 25-year-old Darren Rogers.

13/06/2016

Economy

France demands match day booze ban after Marseille mayhem

The French government has called on cities hosting Euro 2016 matches to ban the sale of alcohol near venues and fan zones.

13/06/2016

France

Turkish and Croatian fans start by fighting, end by hugging

13/06/2016

France

Euro2016 - Marseille prosecutor blames "Russians, trained to fight"

The chief prosecutor in the French city says Russians trained to fight were involved in the worst of the fan violence that erupted in Marseille at the start of the Euro 2016 football tournament on Sat

13/06/2016

France

France restricts alcohol sales to avert more violence during Euro 2016

Extra security measures are being put in place to try and prevent a repeat of three days of clashes between English, Russian and French football fans in the Mediterranean port city of…

13/06/2016

Sport

Euro 2016: Germany earn hard-fought win over Ukraine

Germany made to battle hard against Ukraine Modric wonder strike sees off Turkey Northern Ireland unable to trouble Poland Reigning world champions Germany battled to a 2-0 win over Ukraine in t

12/06/2016

Sport

Euro 2016: Opening wins for Switzerland and Wales, England held by Russia

Switzerland beat Albania 1-0 Wales beat Slovakia 2-1 England draw 1-1 with Russia Swiss survive scare to win opener Switzerland beat competition debutants Albania 1-0 to get their Euro 2016 Group

11/06/2016

France

Euro 2016: Marseille braced for more unrest as England-Russia match looms

What has Marseille done to deserve this?

11/06/2016

France

Euro 2016: win or lose, fans celebrate in Paris after France's 2-1 opening victory

It’s been six years in the making, with obstacles along the way, but now France is celebrating after clinching three points in their Euro 2016 opener against…

11/06/2016

France

Football fans in fresh clashes with police in Marseille

Violence has flared in the French city of Marseille for a second day.

10/06/2016

Sport

Euro 2016: France begin home Euros with hard-fought victory over Romania

France begin Euro 2016 with 2-1 win over Romania Giroud heads in opener Stancu levels from penalty spot Payet scores stunning winner one minute from time A collective sigh of relief Despite being p

10/06/2016