The last two weeks have been marked by significant political and economic developments across the globe, including the unveiling of the new UK budget, crucial bank rate decisions in both the UK and the US, and, of course, the highly anticipated US election.

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What do the new red lines on France’s roads mean, why are the shops full of chrysanthemums, and what do Americans need to know before buying in France? Here are the French news stories you need to know about this week.