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Moment tornado tears through southern France

Moment tornado tears through southern France
BBC World Tuesday 25 August 2026, 00:16 UTC 1 min read
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The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.

The tornado has injured more than 40 people and destroyed homes in villages.
France (LOCATION)
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