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The Var: Popular with second-home owners and retirees

One in five of the population of the southern department is aged 60-74

Electric ants spotted in south of France for second time

Fears of a large colony in the Var department and beyond, as aggressive animals threaten pets and local biodiversity

Floods in the south-east of France: One department remains on high alert

Many more still at risk even as rain subsides in most areas

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Wildfire destroys 600 hectares in south of France, blaze continues

Over 500 firefighters are working to extinguish the flames

Another French department returns to 90km/h limit on some roads

More than half of all departments have now reinstated the limit on at least some of their secondary roads, with the Var being the latest

Brad Pitt to revive legendary music studio based in his French chateau

Big names such as AC/DC and Sting have recorded at Miraval Studios in the past. Damien Quintard, who Pitt has asked to manage the studio, tells us about the project

Storm Corrie and mistral: High wind alerts for north France and Var

In Var conditions could affect power and telephone lines, damage chimneys, roofs and vehicles. Branches may fall across roads and train tracks, disrupting traffic

British man sought by UK police for sex offences found in south France

David F. was apprehended on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl in a shop. Checks showed he was already being sought for sex offences under an Interpol warrant issued in Manchester 18 months previously

Too soon to assess impact of forest fire on French rosé harvest

Dramatic images of the recent Var wildfires have led to fears of a bad harvest this year

Passing drivers stop man as he tries to start a new fire in Var forest

Witnesses used bottles of water and floor mats to quickly extinguish the blaze, which the man started using a burning log

Rare wild tortoises treated for burns in wake of south of France fire

A local rescue centre estimates that 60% of the tortoises found so far had survived the flames, although the death toll may rise as the rescue operation continues

Chris Froome shares joke after French reporter fails to recognise him

The four-time Tour de France winner unexpectedly appeared in a TV news clip on forest fires with the reporter referring to a ‘holiday cyclist’ blocked from passing. Froome later shared the ‘holiday cyclist’s’ ride details