Hottest June on record in France as heatwave deaths rise to alarming levels
The average temperatures on June 24 and 25 this year were the highest ever recorded in the country.
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03.07.2026
Who is leading the race for the FIFA World Cup 2026 Golden Boot award?
Argentina's Messi is level on goals with France's Mbappe as World Cup favourites look to power through the knockouts.
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01.07.2026
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
The pilot and 10 passengers died in the incident, local officials said.
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28.06.2026
European heatwave causes 1,000 excess deaths in France
AFP estimates that at least 191 million people are forecast to experience temperatures of at least 35C in Europe.
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28.06.2026
Europe's deadly heatwave breaks German record and halts public events
Germany's highest ever temperature of 41.3C is recorded provisionally in Saarbrücken, over the border from France.
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27.06.2026
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France
The West African country's junta accused the former colonial power of undermining its national interests.
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27.06.2026
Germany braces for record-breaking temperatures as heatwave moves east
Several countries including the UK and Switzerland have posted record June temperatures, with deaths reported in France.
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27.06.2026
Europe faces another day of extreme heat after more temperature records set
France under extreme heat alert as 63 million endure 30+C temperatures, with widespread power outages in Brittany.
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25.06.2026
Air conditioning creates political divide after France records hottest day
France is being forced to re-think its longstanding reservations about air-conditioning as temperatures soar.
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24.06.2026
Power outages hit France as record heatwave set to peak
The heatwave is expected to spread to other parts of western Europe on Wednesday, before extending eastwards over the weekend.
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24.06.2026
France confirms first Ebola case
More than 260 people in the Democratic Republic of Congo are known to have died during the current outbreak.
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24.06.2026
France confirms first Ebola case in doctor returning from DR Congo
The patient is in isolation, following strict biosafety protocols to prevent risk of spread in France.
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24.06.2026
Power outage in France as Europe bakes in record heat
Italy's Ministry of Health declares red heatwave alert in 16 cities, including Milan and Rome, as schools close in UK.
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24.06.2026
Deadly heatwave grips Europe as temperatures soar across continent
A blistering heatwave has swept across Europe triggering the highest-level red heat warnings in Britain and France.
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24.06.2026
Iraq fans ‘proud’ and joyful despite World Cup loss to France
Iraqis in Philadelphia weather Mbappe and a storm, but still find happiness in their team's FIFA World Cup performance.
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23.06.2026
Red heat alerts issued in France, Italy and Spain as 40C temperatures forecast
The heatwave conditions are forecast to intensify in the coming days across central and western Europe.
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22.06.2026
Parisians cool off in canal amid 'red alert' heatwave
France has issued red heatwave alerts for around half the country as temperatures soar to record levels.
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21.06.2026
Half of France under red heat alert as alcohol banned at street music festival
Temperatures are forecast to peak on Monday, and authorities warn they could match historic highs.
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21.06.2026
Italy’s top diplomat nixes US trip after Meloni says Trump fabricated story
The Italian prime minister has accused Trump of making up a story that she 'begged' him for a photo at G7 in France.
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19.06.2026
World Cup: Ivory Coast’s Elye Wahi denied Canada entry for Germany match
Wahi was unauthorised for travel after he was reportedly arrested last month in a French spot-fixing investigation.
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18.06.2026