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Heavy storms and flooding are battering Montpellier, in southern France, with reports of cars being swept away by floodwater. Italian media, including la Repubblica, are covering the severe weather, and searches for news about bad weather in France have spiked. Details on injuries or damage remain limited so far.
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Maxime Teissier, from Montpellier, has stepped down from representing France at the Miss Universe pageant. The Miss France runner-up said she abandoned the competition 'with regret', despite feeling ready for the international contest. Her withdrawal, reported by Midi Libre, has surprised followers of the pageant, who are asking why she pulled out and who will take her place.
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Heavy storms are battering southern France, with strong flooding striking Montpellier. Local footage shows cars being dragged away by floodwater as streets are submerged. Italian media are following the events closely, and the bad weather is drawing wide attention as residents deal with the damage and authorities respond to the emergency.