France’s lower house of parliament has adopted a bill to allow adults with incurable illness to take lethal medication. As public demands grow across Europe for legal end-of-life options, the National Assembly vote on Tuesday is a key legislative step on the long-debated issue.

Lawmakers in the French lower house backed the right-to-die bill with 305 votes for and 199 against. French President Emmanuel Macron called it "an important step."

The bill, which received 305 votes in favour and 199 against, will be sent to the Senate for further debate but a definitive vote on the measure could take months. View on euronews

France President Emmanuel Macron dismissed a viral clip that seemingly depicted First Lady Brigitte Macron shoving his face before exiting a plane.

French President Emmanuel Macron played down an apparent spat with his wife Brigette which was captured in a viral video.