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Over 160,000 Flee Severe Wildfires Across France and Spain
More than 160,000 people have been forced to evacuate their homes as historic wildfires continue to spread uncontrollably across parts of France and Spain, prompting international intervention.
Severe Wildfires Force Mass Evacuations Across France and Spain
Massive wildfires in France and Spain have triggered the evacuation of over 140,000 people, as extreme heat and drought make the blazes nearly impossible for emergency crews to contain.
Ancient Celtic Gold Necklace Stolen in French Museum Heist
A rare 2,500-year-old Celtic gold necklace was stolen from the Chatillon-sur-Seine museum in France after thieves smashed its display case during daylight hours.
Mass evacuations ordered as wildfires force tourists from French peninsula
Authorities in France have evacuated the entire Cap Ferret peninsula as wildfires rage across the Gironde region, while Spain declares a national emergency due to out-of-control blazes near Madrid.
France scheduled to announce new head coach on July 28 with Zidane favored
The French Football Federation is set to name a new national team manager on July 28, with Zinedine Zidane widely expected to take the helm following Didier Deschamps' departure.
Twelve Thousand Flee Wildfires in Southern France
About 12,000 people have been evacuated in south-west France as wildfires rage across the region, while authorities in Italy and Spain also struggle with fire-related fatalities and high-risk conditions driven by record temperatures.
70-Year-Old Woman Formally Investigated in Connection to British Woman’s Fatal Stabbing in France
A 70-year-old woman has been formally charged following the 2025 murder of 65-year-old Karen Carter in the French village of Trémolat.
French talent scout connected to Jeffrey Epstein dies
Daniel Siad, a modelling scout accused of aiding Jeffrey Epstein, has died at his home near Paris while under investigation for human trafficking and rape.
June heatwave in France linked to over 5,700 excess fatalities
French authorities report that 5,764 more people died than usual during a record-setting June heatwave, marking the highest excess mortality since 2003.
France Legislates Social Media Prohibition for Youth Under 15
France has passed a law requiring age verification for social media users, effectively banning those under 15 from the platforms by 2027.