France
France: Evacuees Return Home After Wildfire
Authorities say the blaze near Bordeaux has been contained.

George Clooney and Family Evacuate French Home as Wildfire Threatens Luxury Estate
In a letter to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond on Thursday, Clooney acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his family’s estate, but committed to helping the community recover.

France Battles Worst Wildfire on Record as Flames and Heat Sweep Southern Europe
Crews enter eighth day of fighting a blaze four times the size of Paris, as two firefighters die in Greece and Spain battles the largest fire in its history.

4,000 More Ordered to Evacuate as Raging Wildfires in France, Spain Displace 330,000
Both France and Spain are experiencing one of the most severe wildfire outbreaks in recent years, fueled by extreme heat, drought, and strong winds.
France, Spain Continue to Battle Wildfires; Over 320,000 People Evacuated
Wildfires kept ravaging through Spain and France on July 27, having burned down areas equivalent to the size of 160,000 football fields.
D-Day Normandy Beaches Become UNESCO World Heritage Site
The UNESCO status comes more than 80 years after U.S. and Allied forces landed on the beaches to fight Nazi Germany.
Wildfires in France Drive 250,000 People From Their Homes and Creep Toward Wine City of Bordeaux
A total of more than 300,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continue to rage.
France, Spain Battle Wildfires as More Than 250,000 People Are Forced to Flee Homes
France sent a hulking military cargo plane to dump tons of flame retardants as it battled raging wildfires on Saturday and slashed the final stage of Tour de France to redeploy security personnel to the blazes that forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.
Fake News or Not Fake News? Panel Debates Whether AOC Is Dem Frontrunner for 2028, Social Media Bans for Kids Are Effective, and Whether Sports Teams’ White House Visits Should Be Seen as Political
The NTD panel debates whether these stories are fake news or not.
France Recorded 5,000 Excess Deaths During Heat Wave: Officials
The excess deaths happened as temperatures broke records in the country.
France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
France banned children under 15 from using social media on Tuesday, becoming the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids.
500 Pro-Ukraine Troops From 'Coalition of the Willing' at Bastille Day Parade in France
France held its annual Bastille Day parade, just one day after the 'Coalition of the Willing' met in Paris.
France Fans Take Over Dallas Ahead of World Cup Semifinal Against Spain
France will face Spain, the pre-tournament favorites, in the first of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals on Tuesday.
Bayeux Tapestry Returns to Britain After Almost 1,000 Years
One of the world’s most famous historical treasures has returned to Britain.
Court Clears French Conservative Leader's 2027 Presidential Run
Marine Le Pen said she will be running for president in 2027, while calling the criminal charges against her politically motivated.
At Least 18 Injured in Explosions in Damascus During Macron Visit
Explosions were heard in Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron made a historic visit to Syria on Tuesday.
NATO Secretary-General Lauds European, Canadian Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said America’s NATO allies have upped spending to around 4 percent of their gross domestic product.
From the Heart of Paris to the Gardens of Versailles, France Celebrates America’s 250th
Illuminations, reenactments, and exhibitions across the country retrace a friendship as old as the American republic itself.
France Reports 1,000 Excess Deaths During Record Heat Wave
The country reported the excess deaths between June 24 and June 27 during the country's intense heat wave, when temperatures peaked at 111.7 degrees.
Skydiving Plane Crashes in Northeastern France, Killing All 11 People on Board
The dead included five parachuting instructors, five novice jumpers and the pilot, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said it was France's biggest aviation accident involving skydiving in about 30 years.
France: Evacuees Return Home After Wildfire
Authorities say the blaze near Bordeaux has been contained.
George Clooney and Family Evacuate French Home as Wildfire Threatens Luxury Estate
In a letter to Brignoles Mayor Didier Brémond on Thursday, Clooney acknowledged the uncertainty surrounding his family’s estate, but committed to helping the community recover.
France Battles Worst Wildfire on Record as Flames and Heat Sweep Southern Europe
Crews enter eighth day of fighting a blaze four times the size of Paris, as two firefighters die in Greece and Spain battles the largest fire in its history.
4,000 More Ordered to Evacuate as Raging Wildfires in France, Spain Displace 330,000
Both France and Spain are experiencing one of the most severe wildfire outbreaks in recent years, fueled by extreme heat, drought, and strong winds.
France, Spain Continue to Battle Wildfires; Over 320,000 People Evacuated
Wildfires kept ravaging through Spain and France on July 27, having burned down areas equivalent to the size of 160,000 football fields.
D-Day Normandy Beaches Become UNESCO World Heritage Site
The UNESCO status comes more than 80 years after U.S. and Allied forces landed on the beaches to fight Nazi Germany.
Wildfires in France Drive 250,000 People From Their Homes and Creep Toward Wine City of Bordeaux
A total of more than 300,000 people have been evacuated in France and Spain as wildfires continue to rage.
France, Spain Battle Wildfires as More Than 250,000 People Are Forced to Flee Homes
France sent a hulking military cargo plane to dump tons of flame retardants as it battled raging wildfires on Saturday and slashed the final stage of Tour de France to redeploy security personnel to the blazes that forced tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.
Fake News or Not Fake News? Panel Debates Whether AOC Is Dem Frontrunner for 2028, Social Media Bans for Kids Are Effective, and Whether Sports Teams’ White House Visits Should Be Seen as Political
The NTD panel debates whether these stories are fake news or not.
France Recorded 5,000 Excess Deaths During Heat Wave: Officials
The excess deaths happened as temperatures broke records in the country.
France Bans Social Media for Children Under 15
France banned children under 15 from using social media on Tuesday, becoming the first country in the European Union to pass a blanket ban on the platforms as concerns grow worldwide over the harmful effects of digital content on kids.
500 Pro-Ukraine Troops From 'Coalition of the Willing' at Bastille Day Parade in France
France held its annual Bastille Day parade, just one day after the 'Coalition of the Willing' met in Paris.
France Fans Take Over Dallas Ahead of World Cup Semifinal Against Spain
France will face Spain, the pre-tournament favorites, in the first of the FIFA World Cup 2026 semifinals on Tuesday.
Bayeux Tapestry Returns to Britain After Almost 1,000 Years
One of the world’s most famous historical treasures has returned to Britain.
Court Clears French Conservative Leader's 2027 Presidential Run
Marine Le Pen said she will be running for president in 2027, while calling the criminal charges against her politically motivated.
At Least 18 Injured in Explosions in Damascus During Macron Visit
Explosions were heard in Damascus as French President Emmanuel Macron made a historic visit to Syria on Tuesday.
NATO Secretary-General Lauds European, Canadian Defense Spending
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte said America’s NATO allies have upped spending to around 4 percent of their gross domestic product.
From the Heart of Paris to the Gardens of Versailles, France Celebrates America’s 250th
Illuminations, reenactments, and exhibitions across the country retrace a friendship as old as the American republic itself.
France Reports 1,000 Excess Deaths During Record Heat Wave
The country reported the excess deaths between June 24 and June 27 during the country's intense heat wave, when temperatures peaked at 111.7 degrees.
Skydiving Plane Crashes in Northeastern France, Killing All 11 People on Board
The dead included five parachuting instructors, five novice jumpers and the pilot, Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said. Transport Minister Philippe Tabarot said it was France's biggest aviation accident involving skydiving in about 30 years.
















