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First case of West Nile virus transmitted this year identified in southern France
The virus follows a different transmission cycle from dengue, chikungunya and Zika
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Two die as violent storms cross France
Tornado, hail, flooding: storm updates and weekend weather forecast
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Bones found in new searches related to France’s no-body murder case
Husband confessed to killing his wife last week after denying his involvement for five years, and is helping authorities find remains
Chainsaw law wants users to get training
New regulations were introduced
Anyone planning to chop down trees or even cut up logs with a chainsaw could need a licence and possible training after new regulations were introduced for forestry and other workers.
The regulation incites companies and workers to learn safety procedures in chainsaw use and get a licence as is already the case in Belgium, Italy and Luxembourg.