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Travelling siesta pods to hit the streets of Paris this week

The cabins – containing a mattress and pillows – will be pulled through the French capital by electric bikes

French study: Less than six hours sleep at 50+ increases dementia risk

The study used data from across 30 years and found short sleep duration at age 50 - 70 was associated with at least a 30% increased risk

Temperature to reach 36° C today in France

Hot weather and sunshine are forecast today throughout France (Wednesday June 24), with temperatures set to peak at 36°C this afternoon - although an official "heatwave" has not been announced.

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Another French cockerel owner fights noise ruling

Three weeks after Maurice won France’s heart, the owner of another noisy cockerel has launched a petition to be allowed to keep his bird, despite a court ruling that it needs to go.

France breaks heat records as heatwave continues

Temperature records of over 41°C have been broken in France this week as 80 departments remain on heatwave alert and experts issue advice on how to sleep in the heat, which peaks tomorrow.

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Travelling siesta pods to hit the streets of Paris this week

French study: Less than six hours sleep at 50+ increases dementia risk

Temperature to reach 36° C today in France

Another French cockerel owner fights noise ruling

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France breaks heat records as heatwave continues