Waves break on the Digue Nord lighthouse in Le Havre, western France, on October 23, 2025. Winds gusted at over 100 km/h across much of France on October 23, 2025 morning as autumn storm Benjamin swept through the country. Meteo France classified the storm as “severe” and issued an orange alert for 19 departments. (Photo by LLoic Venance/AFP Photo)
