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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
Free breast cancer tests for 25-year-olds
Free preventive breast cancer consultations will be offered to women aged 25 from 2018, the Ministry of Health has said.

Nearly 12,000 women die from breast cancer each year in France but when detected at an early stage, the patient’s chances of recovery are 90%. Currently, free examinations are reserved for women aged 50 to 74 years.