Death reported as storms hit France

At least one person has died after violent storms swept across south-western France, knocking down trees and causing dozens of injuries.

Trees came crashing down on mobile homes and in camping sites last night, leaving at least 60 people injured, according to officials in the Landes district, one of the hardest hit by the storms, which came after days of intense heat. Eleven of those injured were taken to hospital, with seven reportedly in a serious condition.