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France's socialist militants ponder party's future

France — Report

Last Thursday the seven candidates in the Socialist Party's primary to choose a presidential candidate took part in the first of three televised debates. Mediapart joined a group of party members watching the first debate at Roubaix near Lille in northern France, which is historically one of the staunchest of socialist strongholds in France. As Amélie Poinssot discovered, many grassroots activists are still hopeful the party can be rebuilt despite the massive disappointment of François Hollande's presidency.

by Amélie Poinssot

France finds H5N8 bird flu in wild ducks

France — Link

Local authorities increase surveillance in northern France after severe bird flu strain found in wild ducks used as callers for waterfowl hunting.

by La rédaction de Mediapart

Heavy and persistent rain causes flooding in northern France

France — Link

The floods have hit towns and villages from the north-central loiret region to the Channel coast, while in Paris the river Seine has spilled over its banks.

by La rédaction de Mediapart