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Floods in France: emergency measures underway amid ‘historic’ conditions
Gironde, Lot-et-Garonne and Maine-et-Loire among worst-hit with red warnings in place
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Mardi Gras: 12 traditional carnival sweet treats to try in France
Gaufres, bugnes, merveilles and more
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New Paris-Jersey direct flight to launch this summer
Loganair route forms part of Channel Island’s tourism boost plan
Macron’s tree dies on White House lawn
A ceremonial oak given to President Trump by Emmanuel Macron has died a year after the pair planted it on the White House lawn.
The tree was “a reminder” of the ties binding the US and France 100 years after US troops fought in the First World War. Mr Macron said a new tree would be sent.
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