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Major La Poste outage disrupts letter and parcel services
A computer failure disrupted post offices across France
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Calls for new ‘gilets jaunes’ protests in October on social media
New round of protests may impact 2027 presidential election
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Motorcyclist hospitalised after being struck by lightning in north-eastern France
The man was airlifted to hospital in Reims after the freak accident on road in Marne department
Ocean liner’s bow is heading for Le Havre
The bow of the ocean liner France is heading for Le Havre after the government halted its sale at auction and claimed its right to buy the four-tonne relic for the Normandy city.
It comes as Le Havre mayor Edouard Philippe settles into his new job as Prime Minister and the sale was halted as the final bid of €150,000 was accepted. The city must now pay this price to the seller.