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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
Ile-de-France wines win IGP status fight
After a 20-year fight, Ile-de-France wines have won the backing of quality control agency Inao to gain the IGP ( indication géographique protégée ) label

It protects Suresnes-Mont-Valérien, Blunay, Provins, Guérard and Paris and will allow the planting of new vines.
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