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Which car models have highest contrôle technique failure rates in France?
CTs are compulsory for vehicles over four years old and must take place every two years
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Brittany will be the best place to watch this week’s lunar eclipse in France
The longest view will be in Ouessant, the small island off the far west of the region
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Six charged over major parcel delivery scam in France
The scam, worth an estimated €30 million, led to companies issuing false refunds
Strike call as staff told to work hours
Council unions in Marseille have called strike action after the city said it would hold them to work their contracted hours and end ‘little deals’ that allowed staff to work less.

The city’s nearly 12,000 staff are contracted to work 1,567 hours a year – less than the national legal 1,607 hours – but they are still second in the national absenteeism league, with an extra 36.8 days off sick.