France intensifies criminal prosecution with 308 wildfire-related arrests
France arrests 308 for wildfire offenses; opposition seeks emergency recovery budget.
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Morocco leverages Western Sahara recognition to shape European diplomacy
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Spanish court blocks immediate sea expulsions as migrant surge overwhelms Ceuta
Spanish court blocked immediate sea expulsions, forcing alternative returns procedures during Ceuta surge.
Gironde wildfire contained; 42,000 hectares burned, 240 homes destroyed
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Red Bull joins FDJ United-Suez as major women's cycling sponsor
Red Bull becomes major sponsor of women's cycling team FDJ United-Suez.
France charges 328 people in wildfire arson crackdown
France arrests 328 for wildfire offenses during unprecedented 2026 fire crisis.
Gironde wildfire contained; Var reignites with fresh evacuations
Gironde contained, Var reignites; subsurface fires pose months-long recovery challenge.
A63 motorway reopens in Gironde following devastating wildfire damage
A63 motorway reopens in Gironde post-wildfire with traffic restrictions ongoing.
French motorways hit 313.5 km of congestion during summer weekend rush
France recorded 313.5 km of motorway congestion amid summer vacation travel surge.
Poland reports Russian missile incursion as Ukraine strikes Russian infrastructure
Russia's missile incursion into Poland and Ukraine's strikes on Russian infrastructure escalate territorial violations across NATO borders.
Vosges police commander suspended over alleged misconduct with teenage interns
Vosges police commander suspended over allegations of showing graphic photos to teenage interns; IGPN investigating.