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DISASTERJun 25France's health system under pressure as heatwave continuesFrance 24 [en]
DISASTERJun 25France takes nuclear reactors offline amid record heatwaveEDF cites environmental rules protecting river ecosystems as rising water temperatures force output cuts at sites on the Seine and Rhone.EuroNews [en]
WORLDJun 25Fans frustrated as World Cup Panini sell out in FranceWith the World Cup is in full swing, many fans are racing to collect the famous Panini stickers that have been around since the 60s. But in France, newsstands have been caught off guard by the craze, leaving many fans frustrated.France 24 [en]
DISASTERJun 25Three-Year-Old Found Dead In Car During France HeatwaveThe boy had slipped into the family car while his father thought he was napping, then found himself unable to get out with the child lock in the town of Saint-Gratien, the prosecutor said after a police source and civil defence also reported the death. The post Three-Year-Old Found Dead In Car During France Heatwave appeared first on Channels Television.Channels TV
DISASTERJun 25Europe's heatwave shifts east as France raises health alert to highest levelTemperatures in Germany could hit 40C in some areas while French officials bring in alcohol restrictions to ease pressure on hospitals.BBC World
DISASTERJun 253-year-old found dead in car during France heatwaveA three-year-old has died after finding himself trapped in a car in the Paris region in extreme heat, a prosecutor said on Thursday, the third such fatality this week. The boy had slipped into the family car while his father thought he was napping, then found himself unable to get out with the child lock in the town of Saint-Gratien, the prosecutor said, after a police source and civil defence also reported the death. France on Wednesday recorded the hottest day since measurements began in 1947,...South China Morning Post
BUSINESSJun 25France's public debt soars above €3.5 trillionFrance's debt reached €3.536 trillion at the end of March, the national statistics agency said on Thursday. This amounts to 117.5% of GDP, nearly as high as it was after the Covid-19 pandemic, and the increase shows no sign of slowing down.Le Monde [en]
CONFLICTJun 25France intercepts suspected Russia-linked oil tanker off the coast of SicilyFrench maritime authorities said the vessel, the fifth alleged Russian vessel France has boarded, was flying a false flag. 'We will not allow the 'shadow fleet' to circumvent sanctions and finance Russia's war effort,' said Emmanuel Macron.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERJun 25Three-year-old found dead in car in Paris region during France heatwaveLe Monde [en]
POLITICSJun 25Macron says France intercepted a Russian shadow fleet oil tanker off coast of SicilyIt comes after the UK announced earlier this month that it had intercepted and boarded the Russian shadow fleet tanker "Smyrtos" in the English Channel.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJun 25Europe Today: Ukraine seeks defence, energy deals in Poland as Macron meets Meloni in FranceThe Ukraine Recovery Conference 2026 kicks off today in Gdańsk, with Kyiv aiming to secure deals on defence capabilities, energy and economic cooperation. Meanwhile, France’s President Emmanuel Macron welcomes Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni to the French Riviera today for a major summit.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJun 25France's largest startup campus Station F turns nine. Here's why it's nervous about the electionThe biggest threat to France's startup scene isn't the market or AI. It's the ballot box, according to data from startup incubator Station F.EuroNews [en]
POLITICSJun 25France's far-right RN banks on vague 'air conditioning plan' for heatwavesIn response to France's record temperatures in May and June, Marine Le Pen touted an unbudgeted and unclear 'major plan' for AC, which she announced a year ago. Meanwhile, the far-right leader plans to cut budgets for measures tackling climate change.Le Monde [en]
POLITICSJun 25UK , Germany and France express concern over Chinese actions east of TaiwanThe United Kingdom, Germany, and France have collectively expressed concern regarding recent Chinese actions observed east of Taiwan. This indicates international attention on geopolitical developments in the region.mymotherlode.com · United States
DISASTERJun 24France records its hottest day with relief on the horizonWith an average day-night temperature of 30°C, Wednesday, June 24 set a new heat record in France. Forecasters expect a gradual end to the heatwave in the western part of the country by the end of the week. High temperatures will persist until next Tuesday or Wednesday in the rest of the country.Le Monde [en]
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 24France experiences its hottest day since measurements began in 1947France 24 [en]
DISASTERJun 24From bad to worse : Power outages hit France as Europe swelters under record - breaking heatwavetimesofindia.indiatimes.com · India
DISASTERJun 24France Heatwave: Air conditioning comes at a price not all can affordAir conditioning for all?Ayodelé Ikuesan advocates for strengthening public services and investing in long-term climate solutions, warning the most vulnerable members of society won't be able to afford AC to combat record-breaking heatwaves.More on #F24Debate ➡️https://f24.my/C0f5France 24 [en]
DISASTERJun 24Sweltering France sees jump in coastal waters' temperaturesIt's not just thermostats on land that are in the red in France: the temperature of water off its coasts is also jumping, be it on the Atlantic or in the Mediterranean. Near Marseille, the water is currently at 25 degrees Celsius, or 3 degrees higher than usual. FRANCE 24's Solange Mougin reports.France 24 [en]
HEALTHJun 24Heatwave in France causes worrying rise in emergency hospital visitsAccording to the French public health agency, emergency care visits for heatwave-related illnesses have increased sharply since June 22. Healthcare professionals are warning of the danger of further heatwaves during the summer vacation, when fewer hospital beds are available.Le Monde [en]
WORLDJun 24'De Gaulle: Liberté': Can France's biggest film of the year win over audiences?France's biggest film gamble of the year arrives in cinemas as "De Gaulle: Liberté" returns with its second chapter – a €74 million historical epic that's betting big on international audiences. Film critic Manon Kerjean breaks down whether the ambitious biopic succeeds as a wartime thriller rather than a traditional war movie.France 24 [en]
HEALTHJun 24France confirms Ebola virus in doctor who worked in CongoA positive case of Ebola virus has been identified in France in a doctor travelling back from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), the French Ministry of Health said Wednesday. The individual, who has not been identified, returned from a humanitarian mission in one of the virus transmission zones in the DRC and was taken into care at a specialised facility in France. The person is in stable condition, the ministry said. The Congolese health ministry said on Wednesday there are 1,094 confirmed...South China Morning Post
DISASTERBREAKINGJun 24Red heatwave alerts spread across Europe with hottest day ever in France and 40 deaths from drowningeuronews.com · United States
HEALTHJun 24France reports first Congo outbreak linked Ebola caseDW News [en]