French police have arrested at least 20 people following a number of kidnapping plots targeting  cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and their families.

Authorities said the arrests were connected to investigations into a recent abduction attempt in Nantes - and another attempted kidnapping in Paris in May.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the investigations. 

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French police have arrested at least 20 people following a number of kidnapping plots targeting &nbsp;cryptocurrency entrepreneurs and their families.
Authorities said the arrests were connected to investigations into a recent abduction attempt in Nantes - and another attempted kidnapping in Paris in May.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey unpacks the investigations.&nbsp;
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on French police arresting over 20 suspects over cryptocurrency kidnappings

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Later this week, a court verdict will be determine whether nationalist frontrunner Marine Le Pen can stand in next year's presidential election. 

Recent opinion polls indicate the leader of the National Rally is well-positioned to become France's next head of state.

UK correspondent Gavin Grey says if the appeal follows the original verdict, Le Pen will be declared ineligible for public office.

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Later this week, a court verdict will be determine whether nationalist frontrunner Marine Le Pen can stand in next year's presidential election.&nbsp;
Recent opinion polls indicate the leader of the National Rally is well-positioned to become France's next head of state.
UK correspondent Gavin Grey says if the appeal follows the original verdict, Le Pen will be declared ineligible for public office.
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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on the upcoming court ruling on Marine Le Pen

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It's been a turbulent time for AI-based investments.

The AI capital expenditure-leveraged Korean and Japanese share markets have recovered from last week's drop, but experts say things are still 'volatile'.

Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management explained further.

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It's been a turbulent time for AI-based investments.
The AI capital expenditure-leveraged Korean and Japanese share markets have recovered from last week's drop, but experts say things are still 'volatile'.
Shane Solly from Harbour Asset Management explained further.
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Shane Solly: Harbour Asset Management expert on the 'volatile' state of AI-based investments

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The Sleep Store is celebrating 20 years of helping families find the right products for their kids.

The brand has gone from a kitchen table start-up to filling more than 150,000 orders per year.

Co-founder and director Louise Tanguay says it's 'wild' to look back at how much the brand has grown.

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The Sleep Store is celebrating 20 years of helping families find the right products for their kids.
The brand has gone from a kitchen table start-up to filling more than 150,000 orders per year.
Co-founder and director Louise Tanguay says it's 'wild' to look back at how much the brand has grown.
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Louise Tanguay: Sleep Store co-founder and director on the company turning 20

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Gavin Grey: UK correspondent on French police arresting over 20 suspects over cryptocurrency kidnappings

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