Articles tagged with "France"
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Global Ebola risk 'remains low', WHO chief says
WHO chief Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus warned against "over-reaction" to the case -- the first ever detected in France. There is "no need for panic", he said, insisting that "the risk to the rest of the world is low".
June 24, 2026
Heat set to surpass 35°C for at least 94 million in Europe
More than 350 million people across Europe (excluding Turkey) are expected to experience temperatures above 30°C. That represents nearly two-thirds of the population, according to an analysis based on forecasts from the German weather service (DWD) and 2025 population projections from the Joint Research Centre.
June 24, 2026
Two children die in France as heatwave blasts Europe
Two young children in France died after being found in a parked car during a record-breaking European heatwave that has triggered widespread health alerts, school closures, and extreme weather warnings across the continent.
June 23, 2026
Europe scorched by latest heatwave
Europe is facing an intensifying heatwave linked to climate change, causing deaths, school closures, transport disruptions, and record-breaking temperatures across several countries.
June 22, 2026
Red heat alert issued for third of France, alcohol banned at music festival
France placed 35 departments, including Paris, under red heatwave alerts as temperatures soar. Authorities banned public alcohol consumption during Fete de la Musique celebrations to reduce health risks and ease pressure on emergency and healthcare services.
June 20, 2026
Europe opening up to self-driving taxis
Europe accelerates robotaxi adoption as major firms launch trials across several cities, with the EU introducing streamlined testing rules aimed at narrowing the gap with the United States and China.
June 7, 2026
UK, France, Germany back direct Ukraine-Russia talks: joint statement
Britain, France and Germany back President Volodymyr Zelensky’s proposal for direct Russia-Ukraine ceasefire talks, urging negotiations from current front lines while rejecting territorial changes by force and supporting US-European involvement.
June 7, 2026
France hits Shein with 22 million euros in new fines over consumer violations
France fined Shein over 22 million for consumer law, product traceability, environmental labelling, and delivery violations, bringing its total penalties in the country to more than 210 million.
June 3, 2026
French police arrest 416 people in clashes after Champions League final
Arrests follow violent clashes that erupted when thousands poured onto the streets during Paris Saint-Germain's Champions League final victory on Saturday night.
May 31, 2026