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A small tornado struck Tourville-la-Rivière, near Rouen in Normandy, causing significant damage. Local outlet Paris Normandie reports that debris 'swirled around very hard' as the storm passed through, damaging homes and property in the area. Residents are dealing with the aftermath, and the unusual weather event is drawing attention across the region.
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Hundreds of thousands of people marched across France on 29 September in a day of strike action demanding more resources for the public sector, with unions reporting more than 200,000 demonstrators nationwide. Rouen, in Normandy, was among the cities seeing mobilisations, with local rallies drawing public sector workers and supporters. The action targeted government funding for hospitals, schools and other public services.