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French dictionary in 50 year ‘life-changing word' game

What era-defining, “life-changing” words appeared the year you were born? French dictionary le Petit Robert has created an online game revealing exactly that, in celebration of 50 years of the publication.

Renault cars have ‘severe defect’, says consumer group

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More than 400,000 vehicles manufactured by car firm Renault have a serious defect that could lead to breakdowns and repairs of up to €10,000, French consumer association UFC-Que Choisir has said.

French social media alerted to Thermomix prize scam

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French users of the social network Facebook are being warned over the spread of an online scam game that falsely promises players a “chance to win” a "free", high-end Thermomix kitchen mixer.

France's SNCF denies ticket offices are closing

Railway operator said over-the-counter ticket sales are falling as customers increasingly buy tickets online

Theresa May likely to be replaced by Brexiteer

British Prime Minister Theresa May today announced her departure in two weeks’ time – and she is almost certain to be replaced with a Brexit supporter.

French city makes camera-fines system permanent

CNIL says cameras inside schools are only appropriate in 'exceptional circumstances'

Dedicated traffic management camera system becomes fixture after successful trial

Good neighbours mark France's 20th Fête des Voisins

A plaque has been unveiled on the Paris building where the first "Neighbours' Day" was held in 1999.

French police seek three men after incident at school

Quick-thinking pupil stopped three men trying to attract her brother with sweets

Bannon air time cuts far-right RN's media allowance

Media watchdog decides that media appearances of Donald Trump's former chief strategist should be counted as support for RN's European election campaign

France's speed limit u-turn "will not affect fines"

Road safety officials reject lawyer's claim that 'hundreds of thousands' of speeding cases could be cancelled after government u-turn on 90kph speed limits

UK postal ballots arrive late or not at all

Some Connexion readers have reported postal ballots for the EU elections in the UK arriving in France late or not at all – though we do not know how widespread this problem is.

'New Brexit deal' including referendum vote falls flat

A ‘new Brexit deal’ including an offer of an MPs’ vote on holding a referendum looks unlikely to succeed after it was widely rejected by British MPs, panned in the UK media and failed to impress campaign groups for Britons in the EU.

Paris to build new ‘largest garden’ by 2024 olympics.

The “largest garden in Paris”, including new pedestrianised and landscaped zones, is expected to open between the Eiffel Tower and the Trocadero by year 2024

France pilots cameras in abattoirs for animal welfare

Abattoirs in France may soon be fitted with surveillance cameras as part of the government’s plans to fight against animal cruelty and malpractice.

France’s best beaches and leisure areas named for 2019

The best beaches and harbours in France have been announced, as the 2019 Pavillon Bleu list has named this year’s winners across the country.

Petition on European food labels seeks 1m signatures

A petition to make the “Nutri-Score” food labelling system mandatory across Europe is aiming to reach one million signatures after being launched by European national consumer associations this week.

Mayor of French village fights school cuts with Viagra

Decree follows decision to cut one class from local school due to declining current and future pupil numbers

French mayor bans pesticide use near to housing

A French mayor in Brittany has banned the use of pesticides within a certain distance of human housing, in a bid to protect inhabitants and the environment.

New global definition of one kilogram comes into force

A new worldwide official definition of the mass of one kilogram has entered into official usage this week, after over 130 years of being measured by a platinum and iridium cylinder in Paris.

Double amputee wins Pau Grand Prix race

British racing driver takes chequered flag for the first time since life-changing crash two years ago

French departments ready for speed limit changes

Prime Minister Edouard Philippe's announcement that local authorities could set own speed limits gets cautious welcome

Longest customs dispute in France since 2002 over

Two-and-a-half-month strike, that caused long delays at popular French travel hubs, ends after government and unions agree deal

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