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Forest fires break out in south-west France and behind Nice
Tree branches blown onto powerlines sparked blaze in Dordogne. Investigations into arson are being opened as a result of fires in south-east
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Wet week ahead with some warmer days: French weather outlook March 10 - 14
Several storms are expected in the south-east
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Six in ten people support return to obligatory national service in France, poll shows
Support is stronger amongst voters for right-wing and far-right parties
Bra is treasure-chest
Students develop bra with pockets to keep valuables safe

Nights spent clubbing may have paid off for two former students who have invented the bra of young women clubbers’ and travellers’ dreams... one with secret pockets for valuables.
Adèle Renaud and Paul Chaigne, from Poitiers, had the idea while studying in Lyon as when they went out Adèle had to give Paul her valuables for safe keeping. They have called the design ‘Hide a Moon’ and the bras are available for order via the crowdfunding site Ulule.
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