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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
Just 6% of streets are named after women
Inequality on the streets
With too few streets named for women – just 6% in France and only 4% in Paris – two politicians are calling on communes for some balance.
Indre-et-Loire MP Sophie Auconie and Vendée senator Annick Billon want communes to name a street for a woman.