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Explained: What does a maximum ‘vigipirate’ alert level mean for France?

Vigipirate, France’s counter-terrorism alert system, has been kicked into full gear following a deadly knife attack in Arras, numerous arrests and a spate of scares across the country. Here we...

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Orange weather alert issued for Southern France ahead of significant rainfall 

Strong winds and rainfall of up to 250mm in some areas have been forecast for this Friday, leading to rain and flood warnings being issued for much of the south of France. Here’s what Météo...

The gut challenge: understanding and overcoming gastrointestinal discomfort

Dealing with gastrointestinal distress during exercise or in your daily life can be both puzzling and uncomfortable, but fear not - there are ways to prevent it.

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Hôtel Métropole launches Pink Kiss cocktail in aid of Breast Cancer Awareness

With every sip of the new Pink Kiss cocktail, guests at the Lobby Bar of the glamourous Hôtel Métropole will be helping raise money for Pink Ribbon Monaco, the Principality’s dedicated breast...

Monaco government contributes €200,000 to childhood brain cancer clinical trials

The government of Monaco is backing the work and efforts of the Centre Scientifique de Monaco to revolutionise the treatment of brain cancer in children by offering to part fund clinical trials to...

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Soldiers deployed and security level at max in France following murder of Arras teacher

France has been placed under the highest security alert level following a brutal knife attack on a school in Pas de Calais, which has left one dead and three others injured.