Storms in France leave 2 dead, 17 injured and cause parliament to spring a leak

This video image provided Thursday June 26, 2025 by the National Assembly shows the assembly vice president, Roland Lescure looking up as the domed ceiling leaks during torrential storms in Paris, Wednesday, June 25, 2025. (Assemblée Nationale via AP)

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PARIS (AP) — Torrential storms in France caused two deaths, flooded Paris streets and created a leak in parliament's roof that interrupted a prime minister's speech.

"Have you noticed that it was raining?†Prime Minister François Bayrou pointed out, looking up at the National Assembly's leaking domed ceiling after delivering a speech on the Middle East as a deluge fell outside, quickly inundating Paris boulevards on Wednesday evening.

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