- 4d ago
Forest fire in Brittany burns over 200 hectares, 96 evacuated near Saint-Just
A forest fire near Saint-Just, about 50 km south of Rennes, burned more than 200 hectares and forced 96 people from six hamlets to evacuate on 12 August 2026. The fire was declared under control the next morning.
- Aug 9
France: 28 departments on orange heatwave alert as temperatures retreat eastward
Météo-France maintained 28 French departments on orange heatwave vigilance for Sunday 16 August as temperatures retreat westward, while the southeast faces continued heat until mid-next week and severe storms threaten the southwest.
- Aug 4
Hervé Renard returns as Ivory Coast coach, 11 years after Africa Cup of Nations win
The French coach, who led the Elephants to the 2015 Africa Cup of Nations title, replaces Emerse Fae after the Ivorian federation declined to renew his contract despite a historic World Cup run.
- Aug 1
French holiday gridlock peaks at 1,041 km of jams as black-alert Saturday grips motorways
Cumulative traffic jams across France hit 1,041.2 km at 11:50 on Saturday 1 August, the peak of a day rated black for departures nationwide during the great summer crossover weekend.
- Jul 21
Burning car triggers Nantes fire, destroys Roma caravans and 10 hectares, no casualties
A car fire in a traveler camp east of Nantes on Monday grew into a large blaze that swept through 10 hectares, destroying caravans and shantytown dwellings. About 150 firefighters brought the fire under control after several hours, and no casualties were reported.
- Jul 18
France records 708 km of traffic jams as summer holiday departures peak on Saturday
Bison Futé recorded a peak of 708 km of cumulative traffic jams at midday on Saturday, with the A7 motorway alone accounting for 170 km, as the country was placed on red alert for departures.
- Jul 8
French bac 2026 results published: pass rates between 90% and 97% across eight academies
Results for the 2026 French baccalauréat (general series) were released on Tuesday 7 July, with pass rates before the rattrapage ranging from 90% to 97% across eight academies.
- Jul 6
Biohacker Bryan Johnson reveals autoimmune gastritis diagnosis, pushes back against critics
The tech entrepreneur, known for his $2 million-a-year longevity project, disclosed he has autoimmune gastritis, a condition where the immune system attacks the stomach lining. He attributed the disease to his earlier unhealthy lifestyle and dismissed critics who blame his extreme biohacking regimen.
- Jul 4
France sees heavy but manageable traffic as summer holidays begin, with A7 jam shrinking and 8 million travellers on the road
Bison Futé placed much of northern and western France under a red alert for departures on Saturday, the first weekend of the school summer break, as nearly 8 million travellers took to the roads.
- Jul 4
Thousands march across France demanding comprehensive law against sexual violence after Lyhanna murder
A month after the rape and murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna, tens of thousands marched in 80 to 110 French cities on Saturday, demanding a comprehensive law to combat sexual violence against women and children.
- Jul 2
France heatwave: Lidl discount air-conditioner sale sparks brawls, injuries and online profiteering
On 2 July, Lidl's nationwide offer of 200,000 fans and portable air-conditioners at as little as €3.99 drew chaotic scenes at stores across France as a punishing heatwave pushed demand to breaking point.
- Jul 2
France swelters under severe heatwave: 67 departments on orange alert, temperatures hit 42°C
Météo-France has placed 67 departments under orange heatwave alert as a 'severe and lasting' episode pushes temperatures to 42°C, with wildfires forcing thousands to evacuate.
- Jul 1
France reports 2,025 excess deaths from record June heatwave as Europe counts the cost of extreme temperatures
Santé publique France announced 2,025 additional deaths during the week of 22–28 June, a 29% jump, as the country endured its hottest June since 1947. The provisional figure, based on incomplete electronic death certificates, is expected to climb.
- Jun 29
French lawyers and magistrates stage nationwide 'justice morte' protests against Darmanin’s criminal justice reforms
On Monday, magistrates, lawyers and court staff rallied in cities from Paris to Agen to oppose a government criminal justice reform, hours before the bill faces its first reading in the National Assembly.
- Jun 28
Fifth fatal shooting in Nantes: 19-year-old killed near Beaujoire stadium
A 19-year-old man was shot dead on Rue Jules-Grandjouan early Sunday, the fifth firearm homicide in Nantes since the end of April. All four previous killings have been linked to drug trafficking.
- Jun 26
Belgium issues red alert as heatwave pushes temperatures to 40°C
The Royal Meteorological Institute (IRM) has issued a red warning for Liège and Limbourg provinces on Friday, with temperatures expected to reach 40°C in the east, while thunderstorms threaten the weekend.
- Jun 24
Heatwave eases but Paris death toll hits 109 in 24 hours as drownings surge across France
French authorities reported a dramatic spike in mortality on 26 June, with 109 deaths recorded by emergency services in Paris in a single day, compared to a seasonal average of 7, while 74 drownings have been logged nationwide since the heatwave began on 18 June.
- Jun 24
Wife of Lyhanna murder suspect Jérôme Barella files rape and domestic violence complaint, a prosecutor says
The wife of Jérôme Barella, already accused of raping and murdering 11-year-old Lyhanna in southwestern France, has filed a complaint for spousal rape and domestic violence, the Auch prosecutor said on Saturday.
- Jun 23
France reports 40 drownings as extreme June heatwave grips Europe
At least 40 people have drowned in France since last Thursday as a record-breaking heatwave continues to bake much of Europe, pushing temperatures above 40C and triggering red alerts, school closures and widespread transport cancellations.
- Jun 21
France bans alcohol at Fête de la Musique as 41°C heatwave hits 35 departments
French authorities have imposed a public alcohol ban on one of the country’s biggest cultural nights, the Fête de la Musique, as a heatwave pushes temperatures up to 41°C and forces hundreds of schools to close.
