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Two Brothers, Aged 2 and 4, Die in 70°C Car During Europe Heatwave as Mother Faces Manslaughter Charges

A French mother faces manslaughter charges after her sons died in a 70°C car during a heatwave. Conflicting accounts and emotional turmoil surround the tragic incident in Carpentras, France.

International Business Times UK

School assembly news headlines for June 29: Top national, international, business, sports update and thought of the day

Prime Minister Modi's historic Seychelles address highlighted maritime bonds, while India and the island nation inked 19 cooperation outcomes. Closer to home, heavy rains caused disruptions in North Bengal and Arunachal Pradesh. Internationally, a civilian aircraft crash in France claimed 11 lives, and a Saudi Aramco helicopter incident resulted in…

The Economic Times

What France gets wrong about air conditioning

Is this the heatwave that finally changes French minds on air conditioning? Not for Environment Minister Monique Barbut. She said she was "horrified" by the idea of it becoming widespread. The rest of the world looked on perplexed as France suffered a brutal week, particularly for schools, hospitals and care…

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The week in pictures: Earthquakes in Venezuela, Starmer's resignation and extreme heat in France

The resignation of British Prime Minister Keir Starmer less than two years after his election victory, extreme heat grips France, fans fete the World Cup and twin earthquakes ravage Venezuela: FRANCE 24 looks back at some of the week's most striking images.

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France: 11 killed in civilian plane crash near Nancy

Police urged the public to stay away from the area around Tomblaine airport. The aircraft was reportedly carrying skydivers.

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Supercomputer Predicts 2026 World Cup Winner After Group Stage Concludes

Just 32 teams remain in the 2026 World Cup.

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Skydiving tragedy in France: Five students among 11 killed in plane crash

A source close to the investigation said the victims were part of a group of nursing students. The aircraft, which was registered in Germany, crashed into a grassy area near the runway at Nancy-Essey Aerodrome in eastern France. The crash site was located close to a residential neighbourhood and two…

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France records around 1,000 additional deaths amid extreme heat wave leading to European records

France has experienced a surge in deaths during its record-breaking heat wave, according to the country's public health agency

The Independent UK

New Caledonia polls close in French territory's first provincial elections since 2019

Voting in the French overseas territory of New Caledonia closed on Sunday, with a turnout of 54.42 per cent, as citizens participated in the archipelago's first provincial elections since 2019. The results of the election, initially planned for 2024, will determine the balance of power in New Caledonia ahead of…

France 24

France records around 1,000 excess deaths during heatwave

The Public Health France agency said Sunday that around 1,000 more deaths than expected occurred during a record-breaking heatwave that baked much of western Europe for days, adding that 85 percent of the casualties were people aged 65 and over. The agency stressed that the figures were preliminary and were…

France 24

Riding for a critically ill teammate, Caja Rural want to honour the past and win a stage on their long-awaited Tour de France debut

Sports Director Aritz Bagües speaks to Cyclingnews about the team’s Tour debut ahead of the start in Barcelona

Cycling News

World Cup 2026 power rankings: France still kings but who has climbed 26 places?

From Algeria to Uzbekistan, we assess the standing of the 48 nations after the group stage of the tournament

The Guardian - US

Europe heatwave turns deadly as France records 1,000 excess deaths

France has recorded around 1,000 more deaths than expected since June 24 during the record-breaking heatwave that swept across much of western Europe, with the vast majority of victims aged 65 and above, French health authorities said on Sunday.

The Times of India

Europe sees more than 1,300 excess deaths amid brutal heatwave, WHO says

Temperatures have topped 40°C across parts of Europe this week, piling pressure on hospitals and first responders amid a surge in emergency callouts.

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Radio France Internationale

New Caledonia election tests territory's future after unrest and deadlock

Polling stations have just closed in New Caledonia following provincial elections in a vote that will test the French Pacific territory's future after years of political deadlock and unrest.

France 24

Rugby: Toulouse beats Montpellier to win fouth consecutive Top 14 title

Toulouse clinched a ⁠fourth consecutive Top 14 title on Saturday with a 28-20 victory over Montpellier in the French championship final at the Stade de France, a match briefly halted for several minutes due to violent thunderstorms.

The Economic Times

Central Europe sizzles as heat records smashed in Switzerland, Denmark, Czech Republic

Europe is grappling with unprecedented heat waves, shattering temperature records from Switzerland to Denmark. Germany's infrastructure is buckling, with highway damage and advisories against non-essential train travel. France's hospitals are strained, while the UK has recorded its hottest June day ever. Italy remains under a red heat alert. Scientists link…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 current standings: Argentina, France, Mexico and Brazil top groups as Round of 32 begins from tomorrow; Check full knockout fixtures

The FIFA World Cup 2026 group stage has concluded, with 12 teams, including powerhouses like Brazil, Germany, and Argentina, securing top spots. Mexico and France achieved perfect nine-point records. Several traditional giants and emerging nations have advanced to the expanded 32-team knockout round, promising an exciting conclusion to the tournament.

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Venezuela earthquake toll hits 1,430, close to 69,000 people still missing, tension rises over 'inadequate response' by government as rescue teams running out of time to save lives, claim reports

Venezuela earthquake toll latest update: Search teams and foreign aid continued to arrive from Mexico, the U.S., Brazil, El Salvador, France and elsewhere.

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Mauvaka double inspires Toulouse to fourth-straight Top 14 in storm-impacted final

SAINT-DENIS (FRANCE) - Hooker Peato Mauvaka scored twice as Toulouse held on to beat Montpellier 28-20 for a record-equalling fourth-straight French Top 14 rugby title in a final interrupted by a thunderstorm.

Cycling News

Devastated Gregor Mühlberger out of Tour de France, could Olav Kooij take his spot on Decathlon CMA CGM?

French WorldTour still has not named squad to support Paul Seixas continues

France 24

Iran, US trade attacks in the Strait of Hormuz: Navigating the 'Guardian Angel' route

Shots have been fired in the Strait of Hormuz. The is a diplomatic and logistical condundrum of what to do next. A literal rock and a hard place, where 11,000 crew remain stuck on ships in the middle of two warring belligerents now negotiating peace, telling them opposing advice on…

France 24

Heatwave shatters records across Europe, disrupts transport and strains hospitals

An intense heatwave that scorched western Europe this week spread into central and eastern parts of the continent on Saturday, bringing record temperatures from Denmark to Switzerland and Germany. The extreme heat disrupted transport, strained hospitals and renewed concerns over the growing impact of climate change on Europe's increasingly frequent…

The Independent UK

France boss Didier Deschamps returns to World Cup after death of his mother

Deschamps was not on the touchline for France’s final group game as had flown home to to attend his mother’s funeral

Radio France Internationale

European heatwave continues to top records amid high alerts in the east

Tens of millions face a weekend of extreme temperatures in Europe as a deadly heatwave moves eastwards, with German forecasters warning that more records could be broken and eastern countries issuing a slew of red alerts for the coming days.

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