France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.
World
bbc.co.uk
27.07.2026
Firefighters battle to contain wildfires still burning near Bordeaux
Wildfires in southwestern France are continuing to burn near the city of Bordeaux.
World
aljazeera.com
27.07.2026
Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
World
bbc.co.uk
26.07.2026
Female football referee suffers concussion amid male players’ melee
Referee Mathilde Demoncay was knocked down as the players fought during a friendly club match in France.
World
aljazeera.com
26.07.2026
Photos: Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes
As the flames approached the city of Bordeaux, 55,000 more people had to be evacuated from their homes overnight.
World
aljazeera.com
26.07.2026
More than 300,000 flee wildfires in France and Spain
Spain's PM warns of "complex hours" ahead as authorities in France say they are far from bringing blazes burning near Bordeaux under control.
World
bbc.co.uk
26.07.2026
Wildfires in Spain and France force evacuation of more than 250,000 people
France has appealed for international help, while Spain has declared a national emergency.
World
aljazeera.com
25.07.2026
Tens of thousands evacuated from French tourist spot and near Madrid as wildfires spread
The fire has raged in the region for several days with officials now ordering the evacuation of the entire Cap Ferret peninsula.
World
bbc.co.uk
24.07.2026
France evacuates 20,000 as wildfires spread in south-west
Most of those evacuated were tourists from campsites around Arcachon Bay in France's Gironde region.
World
bbc.co.uk
23.07.2026
Bordeaux wildfire burns 3,100 hectares, 20,000 evacuated
A wildfire near Bordeaux, France, has burned 3,100 hectares (7,660 acres) of forest
World
aljazeera.com
23.07.2026
French police formally investigate woman over 2025 killing of Briton
Karen Carter was found with stab wounds in the Dordogne village she had lived in for over a decade.
World
bbc.co.uk
22.07.2026
French model recruiter with close ties to Jeffrey Epstein found dead
Under investigation in France, Daniel Siad was accused of helping Epstein to traffic and abuse women.
World
aljazeera.com
22.07.2026
France passes law banning under-15s from social media
The law will require social media platforms in France to verify all users age from January.
World
bbc.co.uk
22.07.2026
French parliament passes social media ban for under-15s
President Emmanuel Macron, who has championed the initiative, wants the ban in effect before the upcoming school year.
World
aljazeera.com
22.07.2026
Children under 15 will not be able to use social networks in France - UPDATE
On July 21, the French parliament must finally approve a law banning the use of social networks by children under the age of 15.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.07.2026
"Turan Tovuz" added French footballer Steve Beusnard to its team
"Turan Tovuz" announced the transfer of another player.
Azerbaijan
report.az
21.07.2026
Saka hat-trick helps England down France to win World Cup 2026 Bronze Final
Kylian Mbappe scores twice for France to hit World Cup record, but England win 6-4 in third-place playoff final.
World
aljazeera.com
19.07.2026
World Cup third-place playoff: What are France and England playing for?
Didier Deschamps takes charge of Les Bleus for the final time while Kylian Mbappe is chasing individual history.
World
aljazeera.com
17.07.2026
French defender Rastocle signs for Birmingham
Birmingham City sign French defender Jade Rastocle from Montpellier for an undisclosed fee.
Sport
bbc.co.uk
16.07.2026
Spain fans erupt as team reaches World Cup final
Fans erupted in celebration after Spain beat France 2-0 in the semifinals, securing their place in the 2026 Finals
World
aljazeera.com
15.07.2026