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Priests prepare to bless hundreds of tractors in France
The tradition has its roots in the Rogation days of prayer and fasting in western Christianity - and is gaining in popularity
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Rise of 'natural wine' in France: what is it and is it any good?
Vigneron and winemaker Jonathan Hesford explains this alternative to over-manipulated products
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Work finally starts on new high-speed train line Bordeaux to Toulouse
The €14 billion project is part of plans to improve public transport services in the south-west
Police can carry out on-the-spot searches
Police in Paris and Ile-de-France have been given authority to search the luggage of travellers on the Métro and public transport in the wake of the St Petersburg terror attack.
Police need no motive for stopping someone and searching their bags during busy periods on the transport network.