France
Former French President Jacques Chirac has died at the age of 86, his son-in-law said on Thursday.
Chirac was president of France from 1995-2007. Under his presidency, France entered into the single European currency and abolished compulsory military service. Chirac also cut the presidential term of office from seven to five years.
Chirac also opposed the 2003 U.S-led invasion of Iraq.
Go to video
Bomb attack in northern Kenya kills 5 people near the border with Somalia
00:50
Kenya: 44 people die due to flooding
Go to video
British police charge two men after Channel migrant deaths
01:04
Eto'o, Adebayor and French President Macron score in charity football match
02:20
Paris 2024 Olympics: exhibit looks at political history on Olympic stage
01:02
Pics of the day: April 24, 2024