The BBC’s Paris Correspondent Hugh Scofield says the former French president will reside in a small cell.
Slovak PM Fico’s attacker sentenced to 21 years in prison
Juraj Cintula – who fired five shots at close range at the prime minister – was found guilty of terrorism charges.
Belize agrees to host migrants seeking asylum in US
Belize’s prime minister says the deal will mean that migrants can apply for asylum in the country.
Woman charged after 1.5m euros of gold stolen from Paris museum
Prosecutors say the woman was arrested in Barcelona with around a kilo of melted down gold.
Tornado hits Paris suburbs leaving one dead
A 23-year-old construction worked has been killed after a tornado tore through Val-d’Ois, north of Paris, on Monday, toppling three construction cranes.
Vance arrives in Israel as US tries to strengthen Gaza ceasefire deal
The US vice-president’s visit comes after a flare-up of violence between Israel and Hamas that threatened to derail the 12-day-old truce.
Sanae Takaichi makes history as Japan’s first female prime minister
A staunch conservative, she takes over as Japan grapples with rising cost-of-living and mounting debt.
Drone attack hits Sudan’s capital ahead of planned airport reopening
The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.
Drone attack hits Sudan’s capital ahead of planned airport reopening
The airport, out of action since war broke out two years ago, was due to reopen on Wednesday.
Former French President Sarkozy heads to jail over campaign financing
Nicolas Sarkozy, president from 2007-2012, has appealed against his jail term at La Santé prison.
