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Lawyers across France strike against proposed plea-bargain changes
Planned introduction of system for criminal charges would help clear court backlog but is widely condemned by bar associations
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France announces ban on gas boilers in new homes and expanded electric car leasing
Measure forms part of wider push to accelerate electrification and reduce reliance on fossil fuels
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French weekly weather forecast April 13 - 17: return of spring but some rain persists
Temperatures will climb as week continues
Take your peck: hire a hen before you buy
Anyone who would like to get a hen to eat kitchen scraps and supply fresh eggs can hire one to see if they can cope.
Website e-loue.com has adverts offering various laying breeds at about €5/week or €15/month with a €10 deposit.
Hens can eat 150kg of waste and give 200 eggs a year.
