Wildfire forces evacuation of nine healthcare facilities in Gironde
Nine healthcare facilities evacuated; Bordeaux hospital expands capacity with 200 beds and deployed medical personnel.
02 / Read
Beyond the headline.
Start with the essentials. Stay for the perspective.
The reading room
2 alternative perspectives
Southwestern France faces severe wildfire risk amid historic drought
Historic southwestern France drought dramatically elevates wildfire risk amid extreme heat.
Three decades of resistance define Lyon-Turin railway opposition
Decades-long opposition to Lyon-Turin railway reflects sustained resistance to major infrastructure projects.
Red card reversal sparks FIFA governance crisis amid political pressure
FIFA's Balogun red card reversal triggers UEFA boycott and ethics complaint over political pressure.
Fourth heatwave to bring 42-43°C peaks, tropical nights across France
Fourth heatwave hits France July 28 with 42-43°C temperatures and widespread tropical nights.
Clashes escalate at Lyon-Turin railway construction site in Italy
Over 120 police injured in violent clashes at Lyon-Turin railway construction sites in Italy.
Suspect arrested after three women stabbed in Paris attack
Suspect arrested after stabbing three women in Paris with off-duty officer's assistance.
Multiple casualties reported as shooting erupts at Seattle festival
Shooting at Seattle food festival kills three, wounds four; one suspect arrested, second sought.
Spain's Madrid wildfire burns 25,000 hectares, evacuates 75,000
Spain's Madrid wildfire burns 25,000 hectares; 75,000 evacuated as Ávila fire reaches historic scale.
French insurers cover evacuation rehousing as wildfire displaces hundreds of thousands
French insurers cover evacuation rehousing as 220,000 residents remain displaced from region wildfires.
La Poste raises prices across mail and parcel services starting 2027
La Poste raises postal rates 6.73% average, citing declining mail volume and revenue losses.
France escalates response after Iranian detention of diplomats
France escalates diplomatic crisis after Iran detains two diplomats and summons ambassador.