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DISASTERAug 20Heatwave in France: 2026 sets record for rockfalls in the AlpsThe summer of 2026 saw an unprecedented wave of landslides in the French Alps, especially around Mont Blanc, driven by extreme heat and thawing permafrost.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 20Heatwave in France: 2026 sets rockfall record in the AlpsThe summer of 2026 saw an unprecedented number of landslides in the French Alps, especially around Mont-Blanc, due to extreme heat and thawing permafrost.EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 20Ceuta: FRANCE 24 brings you up-to-speed🇪🇸 🌍 🔎 In Ceuta, the fate of migrants who crossed into the Spanish enclave at the end of July remains murky, but the trauma of the precarious journey remains. Most of the migrants who remain are forced to sleep in dangerous conditions, many among them unaccompanied minors. Meanwhile, the families of those who attempted the crossing have little to no news of what happened to their loved ones. FRANCE 24’s Hamza Hahboub, back from the enclave, brings you up-to-speed on the situation.France 24 [en]
WORLDAug 20Spain will overtake France as the world’s most visited country by 2040, new study predictsWorldwide, the number of tourist trips is expected to continue to increase, reaching 2.4 billion by 2040.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 20PSG forced to move opening league match as heatwave in France damages pitchParis Saint-Germain moves its opening league game to Rennes after heatwave causes damage to pitch at Parc des Princes.Al Jazeera [en]
CONFLICTAug 19Middle East live update : UN , France and Germany slam Israeli minister inhumane call for mass killings in Gaza – Ya Libnanyalibnan.com · Syria
WORLDAug 19'Charred' body found in southern France identified as influencer Sonia BellinaThe Nîmes public prosecutor, Cécile Gensac, said that two men had been arrested on Wednesday and "placed in police custody because of evidence suggesting their direct or indirect involvement in the events."EuroNews [en]
WORLDAug 19France launches new investigation into surgeon convicted of mass child sex abuseLe Monde [en]
CYBERBREAKINGAug 19France probes tax database massive cyberattackFrance 24 [en]
HEALTHAug 197,300 excess deaths and counting as France battles historically hot summerSouth China Morning Post
DISASTERAug 19New data show more than 7,300 excess deaths in France's historically hot summer so farHealth agency Santé Publique France released data on Wednesday showing more than 7,300 excess deaths have occurred to date in a summer marked by three heatwaves in quick succession.Le Monde [en]
BUSINESSAug 19Woman lawfully dismissed after working remotely from FranceA woman was legally dismissed from her job after working remotely from France. This case highlights issues related to remote work policies and employment law across borders.employeebenefits.co.uk · United Kingdom
WORLDAug 19How to plan your holidays - and pont - in France in 2026 / 27This article offers guidance on how to plan holidays and make the most of long weekends in France during 2026 and 2027. It provides practical advice for future travel arrangements.thelocal.fr · France
POLITICSAug 19France denounces Israeli minister Gaza remarks as unbearable and inhumane – Middle East MonitorFrance has strongly criticized an Israeli minister's remarks regarding Gaza, deeming them unbearable and inhumane. This indicates international diplomatic tensions surrounding the rhetoric concerning the Gaza region.middleeastmonitor.com · Israel
CONFLICTAug 19Germany and France condemn Israeli minister Ben-Gvir's 'inhumane' call to kill GazansLe Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 19France to expel two Iranian diplomats in retaliation for detention of embassy staff in TehranFrance, whose relationship with Iran has been strained, announced the expulsion of two Iranian diplomats. The retaliatory measure follows the detention of two French embassy staff members and the arrest of two Iranian graphic designers in Tehran.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSAug 19France: President Emmanuel Macron signs assisted dying lawThe government must now publish the implementing decrees before the right to assisted dying can actually be put into effect.EuroNews [en]
DISASTERAug 19In drought - stricken France , tankers supply drinking waterTankers are being used to supply drinking water in drought-stricken France. This measure is necessary to address water scarcity in affected areas.dw.com · Germany
DISASTERAug 19In drought-stricken France, tankers supply drinking waterFrance is seeing water shortages in regions that usually have plenty of supply. This summer's extreme heat is exposing how unprepared much of the country, and Europe, is for increasing water scarcity.DW News [en]
WORLDAug 19Fires and 'megaboats' fuel tensions over Channel crossings in northern FranceSince the beginning of 2026, the number of attempted crossings to England has fallen sharply, but larger boats have created significant safety problems. Meanwhile, some locals have accused migrants of starting fires.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTAug 19DIPLOMATIC RETALIATION : France Expels Two Iranian Diplomats After Attack On French Officials In TehranFrance has expelled two Iranian diplomats as a measure of diplomatic retaliation. This action follows an attack on French officials in Tehran.theyeshivaworld.com · United States
POLITICSAug 18France to expel two Iranian diplomats : foreign ministerFrance's foreign minister announced the country's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats. This action indicates a significant deterioration in diplomatic relations between the two nations.al-monitor.com · Israel
POLITICSAug 18France to expel two Iranian diplomats as arrests row heightensParis is to expel two Iranian diplomats serving in France following the banning by Iran of two French diplomats posted to the embassy in Tehran, French Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said Tuesday. He said Iran's treatment of the French diplomats briefly arrested in Tehran last month over accusations of "interference" in Iran's internal affairs was "intolerable".France 24 [en]
POLITICSAug 18France to expel two Iranian diplomatsFrench Foreign Minister Jean-Noël Barrot said the move was a consequence of the 'intolerable' treatment of French diplomats who were briefly detained last month in Tehran.Le Monde [en]