Thousands have been evacuated in southwest France and near Madrid as wildfires spread during one of Europe’s hottest summers on record. Officials in both countries are linking the crisis to extreme heat, dry conditions and strong winds.
Massive wildfires continue to burn across parts of France and Spain, leading to the evacuation of tens of thousands, including the entire Cap Ferret peninsula. Authorities in both countries have declared emergencies and France has requested assistance from European Union neighbors to combat the blazes.
Over 10,000 people evacuated from southwestern France due to a rapid wildfire near Bordeaux, while other blazes rage across Spain, Italy, and Greece, fueled by heatwaves, prompting calls for climate action from Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez.
Wildfires are raging across Sicily, southwestern France, and central Spain, claiming the lives of three firefighters and prompting thousands of evacuations. In Sicily, 50 fires persist, battled by 6,000 personnel, with extreme temperatures and dry soil exacerbating the situation.
A 70-year-old woman has been charged with the murder of British-South African expat Karen Carter, found dead in Trémolat, Dordogne, France, last year. The suspect was initially arrested and released, but further investigations led to formal charges and judicial supervision.
Marine Le Pen announced her 2027 French presidential candidacy despite a recent embezzlement conviction, drawing parallels to Donald Trump's legal battles. An appeal court upheld her conviction, but shortened her ban on running, allowing a fourth bid. Her sentence of a year with an electronic tag is on hold pending a higher court appeal, creating uncertainty for the campaign.
Multiple wildfires are burning across southern Europe, including France, Portugal, Greece, and Spain. A blaze near the Tour de France route in France has raised concerns about a potential cancellation of a stage, while thousands have been evacuated in Spain due to another fire. The EU has increased cross-border support for firefighting efforts.
Claude Guillemot, co-founder of the video game giant Ubisoft, died Friday evening in a plane crash near La Baule airport in western France. He was aboard a Cessna 421 with a flight instructor, both experienced pilots, when the aircraft crashed just before landing. Ubisoft expressed deep sadness and offered condolences to his family.
Former EU negotiator Michel Barnier shares insights on Brexit, Boris Johnson's motivations, and the EU's future. He criticizes the 'great lie' that Brussels was solely responsible for UK problems post-Brexit and expresses concern about the rise of the far-right in Europe.
Europe is set to experience a significant heatwave this week as hot air from the Sahara spreads across the continent, with temperatures reaching the mid-30s Celsius in several countries. Meanwhile, parts of Australia are also seeing above-average temperatures.
A body, believed to be that of 11-year-old Lyhanna who disappeared on May 29 near Fleurance, France, has been found. The main suspect, a 41-year-old father of two, had prior unacted-upon allegations of raping and sexually abusing minors, sparking outrage over systemic failures in handling such cases.
Two teenagers, a 16-year-old boy and a 15-year-old girl, are in police custody in Rennes, France, in connection with the death of an 11-year-old boy. The victim was found with a wet towel tied around his neck on the banks of the Vilaine river.
