-
France’s centenarian boom: why more people are reaching 100 and beyond
France could have some 76,000 centenarians by 2040 and around 210,000 by 2070
-
Marine Le Pen appeal: Election ban lifted but prison sentence upheld
The ruling means the far-right MP is legally free to stand in 2027, although she has said she would not run if required to wear an electronic bracelet
-
French heatwave update July 7: 61 departments on heightened alert
Water use is above average and hospitals are preparing for a rise in heat-related symptoms
La Poste launches Lascaux stamps
Stamps representing paintings from the Lascaux caves are being issued by La Poste.
The stamps, designed by artist Elsa Catelin, will not only have a Dordogne subject but will also be printed in the department.
They will be on sale across France on April 29, costing 88c.
Every year, La Poste selects 50 subjects from around 1,000 ideas. Last year, Marianne was celebrated on a series of stamps.
