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Row over lion cubs in a circus in south of France
Case highlights tensions over France’s tightening rules on wild animals in entertainment
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E-billing to affect all business in France
All businesses will be required to register with a private, fee-charging platform to receive electronic invoices
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Push to legalise DNA ancestry tests in France
Tests are currently illegal but used by more than 100,000 annually
Buses are now all free in Calais
Calais is the latest city to make buses free, coming after Dunkirk, Niort, Aubagne and around 30 other French towns.
Users will still have to get a ticket – at no charge – before boarding to help the authorities measure passenger numbers. People who have already bought tickets or have an annual card will be reimbursed.
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