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Increased fire safety audits are forcing bars across France to close
Inspections follow deadly blaze in Swiss nightclub on January 1
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Photos: widespread flooding in Brittany as warnings continue
Storm Ingrid causes rivers to overflow across much of the region
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More bank branches in France are closing
Some 3% of branches are shutting every year, reports banking union
Jeans ban for boules
Petanque players have been banned from wearing jeans. However, their governing body said it only relates to national championships and qualifying rounds. It says the move is in preparation of a bid for boules to be included in the Olympics.
