France

A man stabbed four people in Marseille, France, before being shot and neutralized by police. Authorities said the victims’ injuries are not life-threatening, while the attacker remains in critical condition. The motive behind the attack is…

A firefighting helicopter crashed into a lake near Rosporden in France’s Finistère region while refilling water to battle wildfires. Authorities said the two crew members escaped unharmed, and a replacement helicopter continued operations.…

A forest fire in the Aude region of southern France has burned 16,000 hectares since breaking out on Tuesday. The fire, the largest in France since 1949, has affected 15 municipalities, with authorities mobilizing over 2,100…

A forest fire in the Aude region of southern France has killed one person and injured nine. The fire has burned 13,000 hectares and damaged 25 homes. A 60-year-old woman died after refusing to evacuate. French President Macron stated that…

Germany, France, and Jordan jointly delivered 24 tons of food and medical aid to Gaza, where a hunger crisis is worsening under Israel's blockade. German Defense Minister Boris Pistorius said the air aid would only meet a fraction of the…

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…