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Laurent Nuñez

Interior Minister overseeing law enforcement and public safety response, including post-PSG riots and violence investigations.

2026-05-152026-07-30

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  1. July 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Earlier, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez had said the fire “has a life of its own”.

    Wildfire now nine miles from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
  3. Joy Online

    Tens of thousands of people have already been evacuated from Bordeaux’s surrounding region, with France’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez saying the situation remained “very unfavourable” and the fire was “moving erratically” towards the city.

    Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires threaten Bordeaux and heatwave looms
  4. Joy Online

    Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez paid tribute to the two firefighters who died on Tuesday near Bordeaux airport – expressing his “infinite gratitude” and “unwavering support” to their families.

    12,000 evacuated as wildfires spread across France’s Gironde region
  5. Joy Online

    Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez posted photos from an event that took place on Wednesday – the day after their deaths were announced.

    Around 12,000 people evacuated in France fires
  6. Joy Online

    Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez noted that 72 people had drowned since June 18 while attempting to find relief from the scorching temperatures.

    France and Belgium confirm over 3,000 excess deaths amid record European heatwave
  7. June 2026
  8. Joy Online

    The Paris prosecutor’s office has launched an investigation into the cause of the incident, French Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said.

    Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
  9. Joy Online

    At least 74 people have drowned in France since the beginning of the heatwave, according to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez.

    Europe’s heatwave linked to 1,300 deaths, WHO says, as Germany hits record 41.7 °C
  10. May 2026
  11. Joy Online

    Eight were in a serious condition, Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez said. Thousands of officers were deployed to curb unrest that disrupted bus, train and rail services in the capital, Paris.

    Hundreds arrested and dozens of police injured after Champions League riots in France
  12. Joy Online

    French media at the time reported that Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez had been looking to ban the 11 June gig.

    Italy bans Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts over security concerns
  13. Joy Online

    The attackers were wearing balaclavas and used automatic weapons, according to the country’s Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez.

    Boy, 15, shot dead in France as prosecutors blame drug war
World & Region

French wildfire spreads to within nine miles of Bordeaux

The News

A major wildfire in southwestern France has advanced to within 15km of Bordeaux, prompting the mayor to prepare for possible mass evacuations. President Macron described it as France's "toughest since World War Two," with over 220,000 people evacuated in France and more than 100,000 in Spain as fires spread uncontrolled across the region.

28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 28 July

  1. French wildfire spreads to within nine miles of Bordeaux

    A major wildfire in southwestern France has advanced to within 15km of Bordeaux, prompting the mayor to prepare for possible mass evacuations. President Macron described it as France's "toughest since World War Two," with over 220,000 people evacuated in France and more than 100,000 in Spain as fires spread uncontrolled across the region.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 27 July

  1. Wildfires near Bordeaux prompt Macron crisis meeting

    French President Emmanuel Macron called a crisis cabinet meeting as wildfires closed in on Bordeaux, with the blaze about 15km from the city and another heatwave threatening to complicate firefighting efforts. More than 330,000 people have been evacuated across France and Spain over the past week.

    27 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 23 July

  1. 12,000 evacuated as wildfires spread in France's Gironde

    About 12,000 people have been evacuated from south-west France as wildfires spread in the Gironde region, destroying 2,400 hectares of land around the Bay of Arcachon. Authorities are moving 8,800 others as a precaution, with many evacuees coming from campsites; similar wildfires have also broken out in Spain and Italy.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Around 12,000 evacuated as France battles south-west wildfires

    Approximately 12,000 people have been evacuated from south-west France as wildfires continue following the deaths of two firefighters near Bordeaux airport. More than 2,000 hectares of land have been destroyed in the Gironde region, with vehicle bans imposed in forested areas and roads closed.

    23 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 3 July

  1. France, Belgium report over 3,200 excess deaths from heatwave

    France and Belgium confirmed a combined toll of over 3,200 excess deaths during a record Western European heatwave in late June, with France reporting 2,025 additional deaths between June 22–28 (a 29 per cent surge) and authorities warning that these figures likely underestimate the true impact.

    3 July 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 28 June

  1. Plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France, killing eleven

    A civilian aircraft carrying skydivers crashed in Tomblaine, eastern France, killing the pilot and all ten passengers—five instructors and five first-time jumpers. The plane, operated by a parachutist school, crashed shortly after takeoff from Nancy-Essey airfield around 11:00 local time, and the Paris prosecutor's office has launched an investigation.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Europe's early heatwave linked to over 1,300 excess deaths

    The WHO chief said more than 1,300 excess deaths have been recorded since 21 June linked to high temperatures in Europe, with Germany hitting a record 41.7 °C on Sunday. France's health ministry reported around 1,000 more deaths than expected since Wednesday, mostly among those aged 65 and over.

    28 June 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 31 May

  1. PSG Champions League victory sparks riots across France

    After PSG won the Champions League final against Arsenal, clashes between football fans and police across France injured 219 people, including 57 police officers. According to Interior Minister Laurent Nuñez, 780 people were arrested, with more than 450 in custody, and violence disrupted transport services in Paris.

    31 May 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 30 May

  1. Italy cancels Kanye West and Travis Scott concerts for security

    Italian authorities have barred concerts by Kanye West and Travis Scott scheduled for July in Reggio Emilia, citing public order and security concerns following a request from the local Jewish community. The regional prefecture cited factors including the risk of counter-demonstrations, the proximity of the two events, and expected large crowds.

    30 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Boy, 15, killed in suspected drug-related shooting in France

    French prosecutors say a 15-year-old boy was killed and a 13-year-old seriously injured in a suspected drugs-related shooting in Nantes, with the attackers using automatic weapons. The Interior Minister said the victims may have been innocent bystanders caught in crossfire related to drug trafficking.

    15 May 2026 · Joy Online

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