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Emmanuel Macron takes part in the commemoration of the liberation of Borme-les-Mimosas (southern France) that took place 80 years ago, in 1944. A traditional event during the week-long holiday that the French president and his wife enjoy at Fort de Brégançon, the residence of the Presidents of the Republic in the Var village. IMAGES
‘Let us remain a people still capable of reversing the inevitability of destiny’, urges French president Emmanuel Macron during a speech at the commemoration of the 80th anniversary of the liberation of Bormes-les-Mimosas (southern France), the town where the Fort de Brégançon, the summer residence of French presidents, is located. SOUNDBITE
Emmanuel Macron arrives in Bormes-les-Mimosas ahead of commemoration ceremony marking the city's 75th anniversary of the liberation. IMAGES
The French flag was raised under the Eiffel Tower during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris. On 25 August 1944, at midday, firefighters from the ‘Sarniguet commando’ went to the Eiffel Tower to take down the Nazi flag that had been flying there for four years and replace it with the tricolour. IMAGES
The French flag was raised under the Eiffel Tower during a ceremony commemorating the 80th anniversary of the Liberation of Paris. On 25 August 1944, at midday, firefighters from the ‘Sarniguet commando’ went to the Eiffel Tower to take down the Nazi flag that had been flying there for four years and replace it with the tricolour. IMAGES
Supporters of Zambian President Lungu hold a rally in Lusaka during a tense presidential race, which has been marked by clashes between rival supporters. The presidential election will take place on Thursday. IMAGES.