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DisasterJul 28Heat wave threatens to worsen France, Spain wildfiresDW News [en]
PoliticsJul 28US walks out on France at UN over human rights criticismUS diplomats walked out as their French counterparts were speaking at the United Nations on Monday after America’s close European ally criticised the Trump administration’s human rights record. The surprise move during a UN Security Council meeting on Ukraine followed US opposition to giving UN human rights chief Volker Turk another four-year term. The reappointment on Friday got overwhelming support, including from France. The US walkout reflects not only the more strained relations between...South China Morning Post
DisasterJul 28France races to contain fires before new heatwavePresident Emmanuel Macron on Monday said one forest fire in southwest France had been "contained" even as another, much bigger one near Bordeaux continued to rage, and western Europe braced for new heatwaves this week.France 24 [en]
DisasterJul 28France and Spain continue to battle fires as new heatwave loomsAuthorities warned the return of scorching temperatures this week could fuel the continent's worst fires in living memory, with a massive blaze still threatening Bordeaux even as firefighters began gaining ground elsewhere.France 24 [en]
DisasterJul 28France and Spain fires : Leaders warn of unprecedented fire season and arson riskswatoday.com.au · Australia
PoliticsJul 28US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally criticism of America human rights recordThe US walked out of a UN meeting with France to protest criticism regarding America's human rights record. This incident highlights diplomatic friction between two allied nations.ksat.com · United States
PoliticsJul 27US walks out on France at UN meeting to protest ally criticism of America human rights recordThe US walked out of a UN meeting with France to protest its ally's criticism of America's human rights record. This highlights diplomatic tensions between the two nations regarding human rights issues.sandiegouniontribune.com · United States
DisasterJul 27France and Spain wildfires : Leaders warn of unprecedented fire season and arson risksbrisbanetimes.com.au · Australia
PoliticsJul 27US diplomats walk out as France addresses UN Security CouncilUS diplomats walk out of UN meeting during France's speech amid tensions over human rights chief's reappointment.Al Jazeera [en]
WorldJul 27Ensenada’s Isaac del Toro makes history at Tour de FranceThe 22-year-old capped his remarkable breakout year with a brilliant third-place finish on cycling's biggest stage, along with a white jersey signifying the race's best young rider. The post Ensenada’s Isaac del Toro makes history at Tour de France appeared first on Mexico News DailyMexico News Daily
DisasterJul 27France and Spain race to curb wildfires before new heatwave arrivesSouth China Morning Post
PoliticsJul 27US walks out of UN Security Council meeting as France condemns rights voteThe United States walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday during France's remarks on Ukraine, escalating a public dispute between the longtime allies over human rights. The move followed a clash over Washington's vote against extending the mandate of the UN human rights chief, after France likened the US position to that of Russia, North Korea and other authoritarian states.France 24 [en]
DisasterJul 27Pope prays for victims of deadly wildfires in Spain , FranceThe Pope has offered prayers for the victims affected by deadly wildfires in Spain and France. This news highlights a religious leader's response to significant natural disasters in Europe.thebostonpilot.com · United States
BusinessJul 27Renault to face criminal trial in France over dieselgateThe automaker faces aggravated fraud charges over accusations that devices in its diesel cars were designed to cheat clean air laws.Le Monde [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 27Spain , France battle unprecedented wildfiresparisguardian.com · France
DisasterJul 27Wildfires Surge In France And Spain , Mass Evacuations Orderedwlac.iheart.com · United States
DisasterBreakingJul 27Wildfires Are Out Of Control In France And Spain . Hundreds Of Thousands Are Fleeingibtimes.com · United States
DisasterJul 27France says wildfire that forced 220 , 000 people to flee has stopped growingFrench authorities report that a wildfire, which previously displaced 220,000 people, has ceased growing. This signifies progress in containing a major natural disaster.northwichguardian.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterJul 27France says wildfire that forced 220 , 000 people to flee has stopped growingA wildfire in France, which previously forced 220,000 people to flee, has now stopped growing. This indicates a positive development in containing the natural disaster.yourlocalguardian.co.uk · United Kingdom
DisasterBreakingJul 27Europe wildfires : Hundreds of thousands displaced in France , Spain as firefighters fight blazeschannelnewsasia.com · United States
DisasterJul 27What to know about the historic wildfires in France and Spainabcnews.com · United States
DisasterJul 27Europe wildfire in pictures: Gigantic fire cloud engulfing France, Spain regionsCNBC
DisasterBreakingJul 27One map to visualize the fires in southwestern FranceLe Monde [en]
DisasterBreakingJul 27Photos: France, Spain battle ‘monster’ wildfires as more heat loomsAl Jazeera [en]