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TGV fatal derailment in France: year suspended jail term for driver
‘This accident was the result of failure across the board,’ the prosecutor summarised in court
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Two killed as prison van ambushed on French motorway, inmate on run
200 gendarmes have been mobilised to search for the prisoner who is reported to be the head of drug smuggling network and accused of attempted murder
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Electricity bills: Engie and other firms criticised for bad practice
Underestimated monthly invoices and illegal late billing are among ‘recurring’ issues, says mediator
Two departments still on alert for floods
Two departments are still on orange alert for flooding in the southwest, after three people died and thousands of homes were left without electricity due to storms over the weekend.
The Landes and Charente-Maritime will remain on alert until tomorrow morning, Météo-France has announced.
The Adour and Charente rivers are flooded.
Drivers are told to take extra care and are warned not to use flooded roads.
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