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Tornado ravages Paris suburbs, causes widespread damage

A destructive tornado has struck northern Paris suburbs, causing widespread damage to homes and infrastructure in Éragny and Érmont. Multiple injuries reported as emergency services respond to the devastation.

France rejects UK Rwanda deportation returns

Shadow Justice Secretary Shabana Mahmood reveals France has rejected UK requests to take back migrants under controversial Rwanda scheme, creating major legal complications for government policy.

Lyon's €1 Gourmet Meals for Students

The French city of Lyon is offering three-course gourmet meals for just €1.20 (£1) to students through its 'Repas à 1€' scheme, fighting food poverty while celebrating culinary excellence.

France horrified by child murder confession

A horrific case has shocked France as a 32-year-old Algerian woman admits to the brutal rape, torture and murder of a 12-year-old girl, whose body was found dumped in a car trunk following a dispute with the child's mother.

France to try woman in child torture murder case

A French court will proceed with the trial of a woman alleged to have subjected a 12-year-old girl to prolonged torture before her death, in a case that has horrified the nation.

France asserts sovereignty over Indian Ocean islands

President Macron faces international criticism as France asserts sovereignty over scattered islands in the Indian Ocean, raising tensions with Madagascar and challenging UN maritime conventions.

California storm forces mass evacuations, flooding

A catastrophic atmospheric river unleashes unprecedented flooding across Southern California, triggering emergency evacuations and widespread destruction as officials declare a state of emergency.

Coastal Catastrophe: Dual-Coast Storm Emergency

Emergency alerts issued as powerful storm system threatens catastrophic flooding along US East Coast and Alaskan coastline, prompting governors to declare states of emergency.

Zidane Set for France Manager Role After Deschamps Exit

French football legend Zinedine Zidane is reportedly preparing to take over as France manager after Didier Deschamps' expected departure following Euro 2024, in what would mark his dramatic return to management.

British expats transform tiny French village

How a picturesque French village with just 800 residents became an unlikely British haven, with UK expats transforming its abandoned properties and breathing new life into the community.

Geraint Thomas: Tour de France fire still burns

Cycling legend Geraint Thomas opens up about his 2025 Tour de France preparations, reflects on his complex relationship with Bradley Wiggins, and shares his thoughts on Mark Cavendish's record-breaking career in this revealing interview.

French PM Lecornu Resigns in Government Shakeup

French Prime Minister Sébastien Lecornu has unexpectedly resigned after just over a year in office, triggering a significant political reshuffle in President Macron's government.

Typhoon Matmo batters Southern China

Typhoon Matmo has slammed into southern China with devastating force, triggering mass evacuations, widespread power outages and severe flooding across Guangdong province and Hong Kong.

South African Ambassador Found Dead in Paris

South Africa's ambassador to France, Mphakama Mbete, has been discovered deceased at his official Paris home, prompting investigations by French authorities and diplomatic responses from Pretoria.

California Emergency: Pacific Storms Trigger State Crisis

Southern California faces nature's fury as torrential rains and hurricane-force winds trigger widespread flooding, power outages and evacuations. Governor Gavin Newsom mobilises emergency response amid the atmospheric river onslaught.

M62 Flooding Causes Major Traffic Chaos

Major disruption hits the M62 as torrential rain and flash flooding cause severe delays and multiple lane closures. Live updates on travel chaos and weather alerts.

Amber Warning: Heavy Rain Threatens Major UK Flooding

The Met Office has escalated its weather warning to amber for parts of Wales and England, forecasting intense rainfall that could trigger significant flooding and travel chaos across the Midlands and Lake District.

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