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France Télévisions to broadcast EWC 2026 daily on national TV in Paris

The Esports Foundation has secured France's national public broadcaster as a media partner for the Paris edition of the Esports World Cup, bringing daily esports coverage to French national television for seven weeks.

Dot Esports · Jul 6

Brazen Bandits Strike Again: €4 Million Jewellery Stolen in French Museum After Louvre Raid

The Lalique Museum in France was burgled, with thieves stealing jewellery worth nearly €4 million. The incident raises security concerns following a similar heist at the Louvre.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

Europe May Never Be Cool, but It Can Be Air Conditioned

The continent’s political class needs to get over its aversion to life-saving technology.

Reason · Jul 6

Major wildfires burn in Southern France as early fire season hits Europe

Firefighters are fighting wildfires across southern France and other parts of Europe, and authorities are warning that this year’s fire season has started a month earlier than usual after early heatwaves in May and June left vegetation particularly dry and vulnerable.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 6

When is the World Cup final – and who will England have to beat to reach it?

England have reached the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday night. They are now just three games from glory , with the World Cup final set to take place on 19 July at 8pm BST at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Next…

The Independent UK · Jul 6

Protecting Corsican Scandola Nature Reserve amid tourism boom

Scandola, a UNESCO-listed nature reserve off the coast of Corsica, is attracting a growing number of visitors from around the world – drawn to its dramatic landscapes and rich marine life. However, protecting its unique wildlife and fragile marine ecosystem is becoming an increasingly delicate balancing act. Our colleagues at…

France 24 · Jul 6

Thousands evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire burns out of control

Ten thousand people in southwestern France were forced to evacuate due to a wildfire that is still burning and has already destroyed 4,600 hectares of forest, authorities said on Monday.

France 24 · Jul 6

'Kylian, Forgive Us': Intriguing Online Petition For French Fans To Apologise To Mbappe Garners Almost 70,000 'Repentants'

A satirical campaign urging French fans to apologise to Kylian Mbappé has gone viral, highlighting past criticisms despite his World Cup success.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

€4 Million Jewelry Heist Rocks French Museum Weeks After Security Fears Intensified

A dawn break-in at France's Lalique Museum resulted in the theft of jewellery worth €4 million. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in the country.

International Business Times UK · Jul 6

Wildfires rage in Portugal and Spain as authorities in Greece warn of toxic smoke

The blazes come after a heatwave in June during which thousands of excess deaths were registered and which would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group said.

Euronews · Jul 6