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The Tour de France's final stage has been shortened and rerouted after French authorities diverted security forces to tackle wildfires in the southwest, forcing evacuation of tens of thousands. The stage will now start on the Champs-Elysees instead of Thoiry, and its distance has been cut from 133km to 89km.
France’s National Assembly passed an emergency agriculture bill on Tuesday by 296 votes to 224, allowing the possible temporary reauthorisation of two EU-permitted but French-banned pesticides. The decision has sparked outrage among beekeepers and environmentalists, who warn of severe risks to bee populations and biodiversity.
Devastating wildfires near Bordeaux, France, have led to mass evacuations, significant destruction, and the deaths of two firefighters, as authorities battle blazes amid unusual heatwaves.
South Korean international Lee Kang-in has signed a five-year contract with Atletico Madrid, moving from Paris Saint-Germain. The transfer fee is undisclosed, with reports ranging from 35 to 40 million euros. Lee will aim to fill the creative void left by Antoine Griezmann's departure to the MLS.
A vehicle drove into a crowd at Berlin's Pride event, killing one person and injuring at least 16 others. The suspect, known to police, is believed to have ties to Islamist circles. Berlin's mayor and Germany's interior minister condemned the attack.
Iran has shifted its military focus to Bahrain and Kuwait amid ongoing US-Iran conflict, with analysts citing historical tensions and the small size of these Gulf states. Meanwhile, a crackdown on documentation of attacks has led to over 1,000 arrests, raising freedom of expression concerns.
More than 250,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires sweep through France and Spain, with Spain declaring a national emergency. The fires have caused deaths, destroyed homes, and prompted France's largest peacetime evacuation. Officials attribute the blazes to heatwaves and the climate crisis.
Massive wildfires in western France and central Spain have forced hundreds of thousands from their homes, with firefighters struggling to contain blazes near Bordeaux and Madrid. Evacuations, including by boat from the Cap Ferret peninsula, continue as the EU sends firefighting aircraft and calls grow for international assistance.
Deadly wildfires in Spain and France have forced nearly 200,000 people from their homes as authorities in both countries struggle to contain blazes worsened by heatwaves and erratic winds. Spain has declared a national emergency, while France has called for international help.
A wildfire near Bordeaux, France, has forced the evacuation of thousands of residents and tourists, with reports of over 20,000 people fleeing the area. French authorities have detained 308 people nationwide in connection with a wave of wildfires, with two-thirds suspected of deliberate arson, while the largest fires are believed to have been accidental.
German authorities have approved a joint venture between Framatome and Russia's Rosatom to produce fuel rods at a facility in Lingen, despite security concerns from critics. The project will operate without EU sanctions on Russia's nuclear sector, raising fears of espionage and sabotage.
France has requested EU assistance as wildfires force mass evacuations in the south-west, including the entire Cap-Ferret peninsula. President Macron warned the situation remains extremely tense, while Spain also declared a national emergency over fires near Madrid and Avila.
More than 30 restaurants have pulled out of Hong Kong's new dog-friendly dining scheme within two weeks, while authorities have issued 70 verbal warnings during 14,000 inspections. Environment minister Tse Chin-wan says the scheme will continue despite criticism from restaurateurs and online disputes over pet hygiene.
Over 166,000 people have been evacuated as wildfires rage in southwestern France and the Madrid region, prompting France to request EU assistance and deploy military personnel. The fires have destroyed hundreds of homes, with officials citing drought, strong winds, and successive heatwaves as key factors.
The International Criminal Court's member states voted on Friday to remove chief prosecutor Karim Khan, with 82 of 125 members supporting his dismissal over allegations of sexual misconduct. Khan denies the allegations and plans to challenge the decision, which comes amid a renewed US campaign against the court.
Countries worldwide have reacted to the latest US tariffs imposed under Section 301, which target 60 to 80 trading partners with duties of 10 to 12.5 percent. Australia, New Zealand, the EU, and China have rejected the forced-labor rationale, with China signaling it will hold off on retaliation.
The EU has sanctioned FIDE President Arkady Dvorkovich over his support for the annexation of Crimea, prompting him to suspend his duties. The move, hailed by Ukraine, comes as Dvorkovich faces challengers in the upcoming FIDE election.
Tens of thousands have fled wildfires in southwest France and Spain, with Spanish authorities declaring a national emergency as blazes merged near Madrid. French officials ordered the total evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, using boats to assist. The European Union has deployed aircraft and helicopters to support firefighting efforts.
Fresh fighting in Am-Dafock on the Central African Republic–Sudan border has forced hundreds to flee to Birao, joining thousands of Sudanese refugees. Survivors describe burned homes, sick children, and a grim future as regional instability deepens.
Slovak Prime Minister Robert Fico and Foreign Minister Juraj Blanar have denied reports that Slovakia joined the Coalition of the Willing, saying the country's ambassador to Paris only attended a meeting as an observer. Slovak officials also reiterated that Bratislava provides only humanitarian aid to Ukraine and does not support the war against Russia.