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Photos: widespread flooding in Brittany as warnings continue
Storm Ingrid causes rivers to overflow across much of the region
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More bank branches in France are closing
Some 3% of branches are shutting every year, reports banking union
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French passport beats US and UK for global access
Rankings measure visa-free access to foreign countries
Boost for farmers in China beef market
New trade possibilities soon available
French beef will soon be on Chinese shelves as President Macron won agreement to lift the 2001 BSE import ban during a state visit.
Farmers have seen domestic consumption fall 5% a year while China’s grew 33% since 2005.
Talks continue on opening the poultry market.
