Homes were reportedly destroyed near Carcassonne as severe storms brought damaging winds, large hail and torrential rain to the Aude department.

A government minister says said people have been taking risks by going into the water, with many accidents occurring in areas that are not authorised for swimming.

Several firefighters have been killed as France, Spain and Italy all battle wildfires that have forced tens of thousands to evacuate a vacation hotspot.

A terrifying tornado was caught on camera hitting a region in France particularly popular among not just tourists but also British expats - the Aude. The region was lashed by severe storms from mid-afternoon, with a tornado touching down in the village of Pomas, south of Carcassonne.

France is poised to extend its “temporary” tax surcharge on big business as it battles to shrink a ballooning budget deficit.

A mother from Tennessee slept through wildfire evacuation operations in southwest France, and now she's trapped with her kids as the blaze threatens the city Bordeaux.

France and Saudi Arabia have agreed to build a €6 billion ($7 billion) manga-themed amusement park near Paris, the Elysee Palace said on Monday during a visit by Saudi Crown

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