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Videos: Tennis ball-size hail batters western and central France as more storms loom
Homes and cars damaged as violent storms bring flash flooding and giant hail
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Family in eastern France struggles with hundreds of bats living in their home
Bats are a protected species in France meaning they cannot be disturbed
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Another department announces return to 90km/h speed limit from 2027 on many roads
Isère becomes one of more than 50 departments to restore higher limits
Paid holiday for carers in France next year
People who need time off work to care for disabled, elderly or ill relatives should have the right to paid leave from next year under plans.
The health minister wants to create a form of paid holiday for helpers (aidants), during which people would continue to build up pension rights.
At present, workers have the right to up to three months off to care for a loved one but it is not paid.
