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Beware: A “blob” is arriving at Paris zoo this weekend

The Parc Zoologique de Paris (Paris zoo) is to welcome a new resident - but it is neither animal, nor vegetable, nor fungi. It is, in fact, a “blob”, which can eat, move, and double in size every 24 hours.

More Paris roads blocked by climate change protests

Climate change protests led by international group Extinction Rebellion are continuing in Paris - including the famous rue de Rivoli - as the movement spreads across the world.

Floods ‘reveal Météo France weakness’ as alert remains

A ministerial spokesperson has said flooding in the south of France points to “weakness” in the Météo France warning system, as the red alert for Aude remains and a “catastrophe naturelle” is declared.

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Thousands march against climate change across France

Over 26,000 people took part in climate change protests across France this weekend, in the second major march event on the issue in two months.

Dordogne couple in pond row after ruling on frog noise

A Dordogne couple has been ordered by a court to drain their natural pond because its frogs are too loud - but, because the frogs are protected, the couple also risks prison if they comply.

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Beware: A “blob” is arriving at Paris zoo this weekend

More Paris roads blocked by climate change protests

Floods ‘reveal Météo France weakness’ as alert remains

Thousands march against climate change across France

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French wine production faces sharp decline

Man fatally shot while taking part in hunt in Dordogne

Dordogne couple in pond row after ruling on frog noise

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