Wildfires in Spain and France have forced more than 100,000 people to evacuate or stay indoors, with Madrid declaring a national emergency and France evacuating Cap Ferret by land and sea.
Brutal heat and a marine heatwave in southern Europe have triggered intense wildfires in France and Spain, forcing approximately 30,000 people, including thousands of tourists, to evacuate. Authorities in both countries are deploying resources as record-breaking temperatures and land burned exacerbate the crisis.
Over 20,000 people have evacuated due to intense wildfires on France's Atlantic coast, exacerbated by a record-breaking marine heatwave in the Mediterranean and extreme temperatures across southern Europe. Firefighters battle the blaze near Bordeaux as an investigation into its cause begins.
West African leaders formally endorsed the Nigeria-Morocco Atlantic Gas Pipeline, a vast 6,000km project costing an estimated $25bn. It will carry Nigerian gas to Morocco and Europe, aiming to reshape West Africa's energy landscape and boost regional growth and international power.
Tim Merlier won the seventh stage of the Tour de France in Bordeaux. The peloton is shell-shocked after Tadej Pogacar's dominant mountain stage performance, which has given him a seemingly unassailable lead over Jonas Vingegaard. The focus has shifted to the battle for second and third place.
Tim Merlier secured victory in the seventh stage of the Tour de France in Bordeaux. The peloton is shell-shocked by Tadej Pogacar's dominance in the mountain stage, with many believing his victory is already assured.
Residents in Nigeria's Niger Delta are experiencing severe health issues and collapsing livelihoods due to a continuous oil well fire at Ororo-1 since April 2020. The pollution causes respiratory problems, skin irritations, and impacts fishing, with no government health monitoring.
Chinese firms lead Benin's infrastructure overhaul with Terminal 5 at Cotonou Port, key highways, and strategic corridors, backed by multibillion-dollar investments.
Reigning Champions Cup holders Bordeaux-Begles defeated Bath 42-19 in a dominant semi-final display at Stade Atlantique Bordeaux Metropole. The French side led 24-12 at half-time and pulled away after the break with tries from Marko Gazzotti, Louis Bielle-Biarrey, Maxime Lucu, Ben Tameifuna and Temo Matiu. Bath, in their first top-tier European semi-final in 20 years, scored through Will Muir (2) and Louie Hennessey but could not contain Bordeaux's relentless pace. The English side's 29-year wait for another trophy in this competition continues.
