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Graphic: One in five French workers employed in state sector
There are nearly six million workers in the ‘fonction publique’ in France, covering several areas
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‘Black day for travel’: French strikes on September 18 set to bring widespread disruption
Unions and parties on left are calling for massive turnout from workers across multiple sectors
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Living near vineyards in France linked to higher pesticide levels, new study shows
Children aged 3-6 are particularly affected
Bear cubs thought killed in French Pyrénées
Two bear cubs born in the Hautes-Pyrénées in January are thought to have been killed by a male bear seen following their mother.

The cubs have not been seen since May 1. Their mother, Sorita, was re-introduced to the area last year and has been seen being followed by a male.
It is common for males to kill the cubs of another male as without babies the female can come into heat again.
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