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Daniel Siad, a French modeling scout investigated over alleged links to Jeffrey Epstein's network, was found dead in his Paris-area home. His lawyer attributed the death to a heart attack, while authorities have opened an investigation and ordered an autopsy.
France recorded 5,764 more deaths than usual during a record-breaking heatwave in June and early July, with authorities describing the excess mortality as unprecedented. The Paris region saw 3,000 fatalities, and scientists link the extreme temperatures to climate change.
Andy Burnham has become the UK's seventh prime minister since the Brexit vote, with EU leaders welcoming his appointment and expressing hopes for strengthened relations. The new premier's pro-European instincts and domestic focus present both opportunities and uncertainties for EU-UK ties.
A June heatwave across Europe is estimated to have cost grain farmers more than €2 billion in lost revenue and destroyed 9 million tonnes of crops. The European trade association Coceral cut its grain production forecast for the EU and UK by nearly 9 million metric tons, with France and Hungary suffering the largest losses.
Daniel Siad, a French modelling scout under investigation for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home outside Paris. He had denied the allegations, and an autopsy has been ordered.
French Environment Minister Monique Barbut submitted her resignation over a bill reintroducing bee-harming pesticides, but President Macron refused it, and she will remain in office. The bill allows the use of acetamiprid and flupyradifurone, which scientists say are dangerous to human health and bees.
Daniel Siad, a French modelling scout under investigation for alleged ties to Jeffrey Epstein, was found dead at his home outside Paris. An autopsy has been ordered. Siad had denied the allegations and wanted to give his version of events.
Tisha B'Av, the Jewish fast day commemorating the destruction of the First and Second Temples, was marked by thousands at the Western Wall, with political leaders in attendance. The observance includes a 25-hour fast and reading of Lamentations, and recalls numerous historical calamities on the ninth of Av.
During President Brice Oligui Nguema's state visit to France, Gabon and French mining group Eramet signed a memorandum of understanding to boost local manganese processing, targeting 700,000 tonnes per year by 2031. The agreement includes Gabon's commitment to provide energy and other conditions, while three industrial options are under feasibility study. The deal underscores Gabon's drive to retain more value from its mineral resources.
France's Environment Minister Monique Barbut announced her resignation after parliament approved an agriculture bill allowing the temporary reintroduction of two pesticides linked to bee harm. The bill reintroduces acetamiprid and flupyradifurone, which were previously banned in France, sparking criticism from environmental groups and some farming unions.
The US and Saudi Arabia have agreed on a civilian nuclear deal that could allow Riyadh to enrich uranium on its soil, a shift in longstanding US non-proliferation policy. Critics warn the deal could spark a regional arms race and compromise Israel's security, while the agreement drops a previous requirement for Saudi normalization with Israel.
A fast-moving wildfire in the Var region of southern France forced hundreds of evacuations, burned thousands of hectares, and left more than 2,300 homes without power. The blaze, fueled by dry conditions and repeated heatwaves, is the latest in a series of fires across the country. Firefighters, aided by water-bombing aircraft, battled the flames, while another separate fire earlier in the week destroyed homes in the same area.
Spain is facing one of its most challenging wildfire seasons, with a massive blaze north of Madrid forcing widespread evacuations and burning tens of thousands of hectares. Hundreds of firefighters and soldiers, supported by dozens of aircraft, are working to contain the fire as the country endures its third heatwave of the summer.
US President Donald Trump has ordered new 50% tariffs on a range of Canadian goods, defending the move by claiming Canada cannot survive without the US. Canada's Prime Minister Mark Carney said the country is ready to intensify trade talks, as analysts point to potential diversification opportunities with the EU and China.
France's parliament has approved a law banning social media access for children under 15, making it the first European country to do so. The ban will be phased in from September, with full enforcement by January 2027, and requires age verification approved by the French privacy regulator.
French lawmakers have approved a landmark bill banning children under 15 from using social media, the first such ban in the European Union. The law, championed by President Emmanuel Macron, will block new accounts from September and require platforms to close existing under-15 accounts by January 2027.
A new report by amfAR reveals that funding cuts to the US President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) have forced over 1,700 clinics to close and more than 16,000 workers to lose their jobs, disrupting HIV prevention and treatment across dozens of countries. The findings are based on surveys of 166 implementing partners in 46 countries and highlight the severe impact on key populations and children, with experts warning of potential reversals in the fight against HIV/AIDS.
France has summoned Iran's charge d'affaires after two French diplomats were detained by Iranian security services in Tehran. The incident has drawn condemnation from the European Union, while Iran's foreign ministry denies mistreatment and accuses the diplomats of interference.
Russia's Deputy Foreign Minister Alexander Grushko stated that Moscow will account for Germany's nuclear weapons-related research in its military planning, following SVR claims about Berlin's capabilities. The German government dismissed these allegations as untrue, reaffirming its commitment to NATO's nuclear sharing arrangements.
Argentina's 1-0 loss to Spain in the World Cup final has intensified criticism of the team's tactics and sportsmanship, with accusations of racism also surfacing. While critics label the team as arrogant and dirty, many Argentines defend their passion, arguing that what outsiders see as arrogance is actually pride.