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French homes overrun by ladybird invasion
Invasive Asian ladybird has been spotted in both France and UK amid food source boom
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Flu vaccinations start in France: which areas are most affected?
Both flu and Covid-19 are starting to spread across the country, with the vulnerable particularly urged to get vaccinated
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What is included in France’s 2026 draft budget - and what if no agreement?
Change to tax allowance for pensioners is among proposals
Dubious cannabis honour for French
Young French people have Europe’s highest cannabis use and are the youngest users.

Cannabis is the most-used illegal drug in Europe with 13.9% of 15-34 year-olds using it – but 22.1% in France. Drugs observatory EMCDDA said 31% of 15-16 year-olds were users against 18% in Europe.