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Watch: A 'big moment' for France as Sarkozy jailed. Video, 00:01:14Watch: A 'big moment' for France as Sarkozy jailed

French ex-president Sarkozy begins jail sentence for campaign finance conspiracy

Woman charged after 1.5m euros of gold stolen from Paris museum

Tornado hits Paris suburbs leaving one dead. Video, 00:00:33Tornado hits Paris suburbs leaving one dead

Four WW1 soldiers found during hospital build

Can France retrieve its priceless crown jewels - or is it too late?

How the Louvre jewel heist unfolded. Video, 00:01:22How the Louvre jewel heist unfolded

BBC at scene of 'brazen' Louvre jewel theft. Video, 00:01:21BBC at scene of 'brazen' Louvre jewel theft

'It's like a scene from a film' - Paris tourists surprised at Louvre jewel theft. Video, 00:01:05'It's like a scene from a film' - Paris tourists surprised at Louvre jewel theft

'Priceless' jewels stolen in raid on Louvre Museum in Paris

Stolen treasures, a crown dropped as thieves fled - and serious questions for Louvre security

Husband guilty in murder case without a body that shocked France

French PM survives major test but breathing space will not last long

Wind farms and immigration raised at French summit

French PM Sébastien Lecornu survives two no-confidence votes by MPs

French pair sentenced in Iran on spying charges

French PM backs freezing Macron's pension reform to save government

Marie Antoinette portrait really sister, study finds

UK ready to use frozen Russian assets to fund Ukraine war effort

Macron reappoints Lecornu as French PM after days of turmoil

Man who appealed Pelicot rape conviction handed longer jail term

Artist launches worldwide embroidery project

Macron will nominate new French prime minister in 48 hours