… 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. …
… 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. …
… 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. …
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.