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French ‘flying man’ Franky Zapata crashes during Channel-crossing attempt on air scooter
He was trying to make a return journey between France and England using his latest invention
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Paris plane tries to land four times at Nice and fails due to weather
The Air France flight ended up landing at Marseille airport
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Enedis warns of surge in fake agents and fraudulent home visits
The electricity distribution operator has published advice for identifying genuine technicians
Director Spike Lee to head Cannes film festival jury
Film director Spike Lee is to be president of the jury at this year’s Cannes Film Festival.

Lee, a Grand Prix winner in 2018 for his acclaimed movie BlacKkKlansman, said he was “honoured to be the first person from the African diaspora” to be handed the role.
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