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#france

Three spectators died after a car driven by a 22-year-old racer veered off the road during an auto rally in France. The driver and co-driver were hospitalized but not in danger.

According to Medecins Sans Frontieres, a quarter of Gaza's young children and pregnant or breastfeeding women screened last week were malnourished. Rates of severe malnutrition in children under five have tripled in the last two weeks alone, attributed to Israel's policy of starvation.

David Lotton's initial visit to France for the D-Day anniversary in 2004 inspired him to consider moving there, despite his modest financial background.

France, known for rich history and beautiful scenery, is emerging as a top destination for digital nomads, offering vibrant cities and serene towns ideal for remote work.

France is the most-visited tourist destination due to its geographical variety, offering seaside holidays, mountain retreats, and country lounging, along with museums and incredible food.

France's military power is deeply rooted in a long-standing tradition, establishing it as one of the foremost military forces in Europe since the Napoleonic era. The nation has evolved its military capabilities, reinforcing its stature globally while integrating advanced technology from its leading defense contractor, Dassault Aviation.

The money collected at tollbooths on France's motorway network is allocated to private companies managing the roadways and is essential for maintaining them, ensuring their good condition.

Ann-Katrin Berger, a 34-year-old double cancer survivor, made a crucial save while back-pedaling out of her goal. She flung herself backwards and managed to claw the ball away, demonstrating tremendous strength and skill. Her action was pivotal in turning the tide for the German team, rallying them to maintain hope in a challenging quarter-final match against France, even as they played a man down and faced immense pressure.

In France, affordable play schemes are available for children during the summer, offering supervised activities and meals for as little as 9 euros, making childcare accessible.

The number of people killed and injured in hunting accidents in France is on the rise, new figures show, despite new safety measures around guns and alcohol.

France has officially entered the space race with a rocket named Orbital Baguette One. The name is not just a nod to one of France's most iconic exports, but also a wink to Star Wars, with the OB-1 abbreviation paying a playful tribute to Jedi Master Obi-Wan Kenobi.

In total, 104 residents were welcomed into emergency shelters, with some 120 homes dangerously close to the flames.

Electricity producers are often compelled to sell overproduced energy at a loss due to a lack of storage, which constitutes an 'unacceptable economic and energy loss.'

Germans are cliched as hard-working, efficient, and just a touch humourless, while the French are widely seen as more interested in having a good lunch and a long holiday.

The end of the departure process sees France with no permanent military presence in West or Central Africa, marking a significant decrease in French influence.

On these sections, vehicles are scanned and an automatic photo taken, allowing people to keep driving without stopping, similar to the system in place at the Dartford Crossing in the UK.

Serge Atlaoui, a 61-year-old welder from Metz, was flown back to France in February after being on death row in Indonesia since 2007.

The BBC Sounds app will become a UK-only service. Listeners outside the UK will access content through the new BBC app or the BBC.com website, requiring free registration.

The Air Help ranking is based mostly on punctuality, which covers flight delays and cancellations, with the remaining 40 percent of the score made up of overall customer satisfaction and services offered.

The investigation is looking at X as a legal entity as well as unnamed individuals, focusing on offenses like alteration of operation and fraudulent extraction of data.

Between 2006 and 2024, more than 50,000 wildfires were recorded in France, surpassing 17,000 blazes that destroyed more than half-a-hectare of land.

Tipping in France is not mandatory and considered optional, reflecting the service already included in the bill since 2008 with a 15 percent service charge.

Britain expects the EU to approve its migration returns deal with France. Some people who cross the Channel in small boats will be returned to France.

"The immediate downward trend is largely due to the drop in mortality caused by COVID-19 - accounting for 60 percent of the decrease, according to a joint study by the Direction de la recherche, des études, de l'évaluation et des statistiques (DREES) and others."