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  France’s end-of-year tips: how much to give firefighters, cleaners, and waste collectors

  Informal tips known as ‘étrennes’ are widespread practice

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  ‘A legend of the century’, ‘incredibly French’: tributes paid to Brigitte Bardot

  The former actress and animal rights activist died on December 28 at the age of 91

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  January 1 easyJet strike: French union calls for ‘zero take-offs’

  Minority cabin crew union calls for one-day walkout over scheduling issues