France

A French military cadet accidentally severed part of his ear with his own sword during the July 14 Bastille Day parade on the Champs-Élysées. Despite the injury, the cadet continued marching. The French Army later confirmed he was in good…

A forest fire near Pennes-Mirabeau, close to Marseille, France, has injured 110 people, including nine firefighters and 22 police officers, according to Interior Minister Bruno Retailleau. About 800 firefighters are battling the…

France has enforced a nationwide smoking ban in public areas including parks, beaches, bus stops, and school zones to protect children from second-hand smoke. The regulation, part of the 2023–2027 National Anti-Tobacco Program, builds on…

Extreme weather continues to impact Europe. In Italy, a 47-year-old construction worker died from heatstroke in Bologna, and a 70-year-old man was swept away by floodwaters in Bardonecchia. Outdoor work is now restricted during peak…

French Defense Minister Sebastien Lecornu confirmed that France intercepted fewer than 10 Iranian drones targeting Israel. Speaking in the National Assembly, Lecornu said the drones flew over French bases in the region and were shot down by…

A violent storm in France left two dead and 17 injured, including a child struck by a fallen tree. Power outages affected 100,000 homes, and streets flooded across several regions. In Paris, rain leaked into the National Assembly,…

During France’s Fête de la Musique, 145 women reported syringe attacks at concerts and street events. Victims were hospitalized with symptoms like dizziness and nausea. Twelve suspects were detained. Nationwide unrest left over 1,500…

French President Emmanuel Macron has called on Europe to adopt a tougher stance against Israel if the humanitarian crisis in Gaza continues to worsen. Speaking alongside Singaporean Prime Minister Lawrence Wong ahead of the Shangri-La…

Syrian President Ahmed al-Shaara met with French President Emmanuel Macron during his first official visit to Europe since taking office. The two leaders discussed Syria’s reconstruction, sanctions, and regional tensions in a meeting at the…