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-33 registered in early hours in coldest spot in France
A level 2 snow and ice plan was activated in the Paris region reducing the speed limits for drivers. Alerts continue for gales in many departments
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Ski in your underwear?! British women’s idea for charity event in France catches on
450 skiers braved the cold on New Year’s day to raise money for charity
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Plans for doctors in France to receive €1,000 bonus for prescribing fewer drugs
One-third of doctors are already eligible for the bonus as they prescribe less medicine than the national average
Bear cubs thought killed in French Pyrénées
Two bear cubs born in the Hautes-Pyrénées in January are thought to have been killed by a male bear seen following their mother.
The cubs have not been seen since May 1. Their mother, Sorita, was re-introduced to the area last year and has been seen being followed by a male.
It is common for males to kill the cubs of another male as without babies the female can come into heat again.
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