Your Friday headlines:

Battle of the big beasts (about financial regulation)
Britain warned over French chipmunks carrying Lyme disease
E.D.F. and First Solar to Build Largest French Solar Plant
French workers may resume threat to blow up plant

‘Imbecilic’ French Army Drill Sparks Giant Wildfire
Only the oldies go topless on French beaches
French Socialists face dark night of the soul
Large French Glacier Continues To Lose Area
Coco Before Chanel: unravelling a fashion icon (Film review)
Meatless in Paris: Tasty dining for vegetarian visitors is available