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French Prime Minister confirms use of Article 49.3 to pass budget
Usage opens government up to motion of no confidence but opposition MPs unlikely to find enough support
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Floor collapses in Paris building leaving 20 injured
Water leaking into the building from balcony is thought to be cause of collapse
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Homes evacuated and cars submerged as flash floods hit south of France
Alerts continue as schools and roads are closed. Several rivers have burst their banks
Bra is treasure-chest
Students develop bra with pockets to keep valuables safe
Nights spent clubbing may have paid off for two former students who have invented the bra of young women clubbers’ and travellers’ dreams... one with secret pockets for valuables.
Adèle Renaud and Paul Chaigne, from Poitiers, had the idea while studying in Lyon as when they went out Adèle had to give Paul her valuables for safe keeping. They have called the design ‘Hide a Moon’ and the bras are available for order via the crowdfunding site Ulule.
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