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VPN providers may leave France under pressure from Canal+
The broadcaster is demanding courts order Virtual Private Networks to block access to illegal streams
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Forgetting luggage on French transport can land you a hefty fine
Fines vary from €72 to €1,500 depending on the level of offence, with 360 items left per week
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Death of Emile, 2: French prosecutor gives more details after grandparents released
There are several reasons that a third party is suspected of involvement in Emile’s death
€24m masterpiece must stay in France
A 13th CENTURY masterpiece – Florentine artist Cimabue’s Mocking of Christ – must stay in France after US buyers paid €24.1million for it.

The 25.8cm by 20.3cm work heralds the start of the Italian renaissance and was found hanging in a modest home in Compiègne, Oise.
The culture minister refused an export licence and has 30 months to fund a purchase.
See also: French family keepsake up for auction at €24m
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