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Farming law passes but France upholds ban on pesticide
France’s top court rejected part of new law amid environmental concerns
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France heatwave alerts return: how hot will it get and for how long?
Heightened warnings are already in place in many areas
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Buying a second-hand boat in France is 'harder than buying a house'
There are implications surrounding the country of registration and UK VAT
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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