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Murder inquiry launched after Briton, 85, found dead at his home in Gers in south-west France
The man was attacked during the night of Friday to Saturday. His car is reported stolen
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Why hornets can be more dangerous in France in autumn
Cyclists, runners and walkers attacked around country
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New TGVs delayed as France opens railways to competition
Concerns grow over the future of smaller stations
Record fraud at CAF
A total of €291million in fraud was detected by the family allowance body Caisse des Allocations Familiales in 2017, relating to 45,100 cases, three times as many as in 2012. The national director says it is due to progress in detection with 35m checks carried out.