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Drinking tap water restricted for children in south-west France communes
Haute Garonne prefecture says the measure is precautionary and due to high chlorate levels
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‘Trustworthy’ media label idea from Macron causes political storm in France
Comments prompted fierce political backlash from right but government insists it was taken out of context
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French prime minister faces fresh problems to pass a 2026 budget
MPs continue to argue over budget but alternative measures could possibly see government toppled
Boy, 10, dies 8 years after e-coli illness
A boy of 10 has died eight years after being poisoned by an e-coli-contaminated burger that left him paralysed and mentally handicapped.
Looking after Nolan Moittie left his family, from Hauts-de-France, unable to fund a funeral. Other victims of the Lidl steak haché started a crowdfunder to help.
The meat supplier was jailed for three years.
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