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Wet south-east, dry north: France's reversed rainfall pattern March-May 2025
Precipitation exceeded seasonal averages by more than 60% in Alpes-Maritimes and Var
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French rail union announces June - September strike action
Rolling strike attempts to catch rail operator off guard with last-minute walkouts
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Two supermarket olive oil brands may pose health risk says French consumer organisation
Oil revealed as having the lowest level of pollutants is surprisingly affordable
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.