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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.

Sleep

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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