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France's river Loire sets new lows as drought dries up its tributaries

France's river Loire, famous for the hundreds of castles gracing its shores, is a shallow river at the best of times, but this year even its flat-bottom tourist barges can barely navigate waters greatly reduced by a record drought.

Reuters

France: Electric Car Sales Surged In July 2022, While PHEVs Are Down

In July, some 20,937 plug-in vehicles were registered in France (up 9.4% year-over-year), including 20,085 passenger cars, which represents 18.7% of the market.

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French troop withdrawal from Mali prompts fresh security fears for the region

Mali's relations with Paris deteriorated after a junta took power in an August 2020 coup, eventually triggering the withdrawal of French troops that was completed on Monday. Russian mercenaries may be filling the void left by France's departure amid new fears that jihadists in the Sahel might be expanding their…

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As southern France battles drought, water comes by truck to some villages

In Seillans, southern France, age-old stone fountains are empty, and taps in homes are only kept running - up to a strict daily limit - thanks to water trucks, because its natural springs are dry.

Reuters

Raider targets whirlpool baths in France in protest over water use

Outdoor tubs in town of Gérardmer damaged by intruder who left notes saying ‘water is for drinking’

The Guardian - UK

'Welcome to Arsenal!' - Pedro Neto tipped to complete dream transfer as interest is 'confirmed'

Latest Arsenal news includes fan reaction as Nicolas Pepe is linked with a return to France before the summer transfer window closes

Football London

Paris mops up as heavy rain and flash floods bring transport to a halt

Heavy rainfall hit Paris on Tuesday evening following a recent heatwave across France, flooding several metro stations and bringing rush-hour traffic to a standstill in the French capital.

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Ukraine ‘could lose crops for at least 100 years due to metal pollution caused by Russian invasion’

The country produces much of the world’s grain supply and has been subjected to widespread artillery damage from Russian attacks

The Independent UK

France withdraws last soldiers from Mali amid jihadist resurgence

Gao was once a French army base operating 24/7, but now an eerie quiet has settled in. With the departure of the very last logistical convey of 150 vehicles, the only ones left in the camp are the elite units, who will depart in the utmost secrecy.

France 24

UN inspectors need 'urgent' access to Ukraine nuclear plant, NATO says

NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg on Wednesday said it was “urgent” that the UN’s atomic watchdog be given access to inspect the Russian-controlled Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in Ukraine. Read our live blog to see how all the day's events unfolded.

France 24

Heavy rainfall hits Paris, flooding several metro stations

Torrential rainfall hit Paris on Tuesday evening after a recent heatwave across France, flooding metro stations in the French capital.

France 24

Heavy rainfall hits Paris after recent heatwave

Heavy rainfall hit Paris on Tuesday evening after a recent heatwave across France, affecting metro stations in the French capital.

Reuters

European forest fires release record-breaking carbon emissions

The multiple forest fires that have been raging in France since the beginning of summer have released record amounts of carbon into the atmosphere, according to satellite data, and fires in Spain in mid-July also helped break records for carbon emissions. Fuelled by global warming, the blazes are reducing the…

France 24

France condemns Myanmar jail sentence handed down to Aung San Suu Kyi

The French government condemned on Tuesday this week's decision by a Myanmar court to sentence deposed leader Aung San Suu Kyi to six years in prison, adding that France also reiterated its calls for an end to violence in the country.

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PM Modi, French Prez Macron discuss geopolitical challenges, cooperation in civil nuclear energy

India and France have been expressing concern at the risk to the global food security and nutrition.

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Ryanair flight forced into unplanned landing after passengers 'smell burning'

The flight, bound for Majorca, had to be grounded in France.

Daily Record

Ryanair adds 500 October half-term flights to Spain, Italy, Portugal, Greece and France

The CEO of Ryanair struck out at 'helpless Heathrow' after the airport extended its flight cap

Irish Mirror

Ryanair flight to holiday hotspot Majorca forced to make unplanned landing after passengers smell 'burning'

The Ryanair flight made an 'unplanned stop' in France with fire engines at the scene on the runway in Toulouse

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UK traveller update as new date set for charge to enter Spain, France, Greece and Portugal

The fee applies to UK travellers to any one of 26 countries

Chronicle Live

Ryanair flight from Newcastle to Palma forced to make unplanned landing after passengers 'smell burning'

The Ryanair flight had to divert to a French airport with fire engines at the scene on the runway in Toulouse

Radio France Internationale

French soldiers quit Mali, ending nine-year military mission

The last soldiers belonging to France's Barkhane operation in Mali have now left the African country, French chiefs of staff announced.

Glasgow Live

New date Brits travelling to Spain, France, Italy and Greece will be charged to enter

The EU has updated those planning to visit Italy, Spain, France and Greece on the launch date for a scheme that will see UK passport holders pay a charge to enter the country.

Al Jazeera

Last French troops leave Mali, ending nine-year deployment

France announced withdrawal in February as relations with Bamako frayed in wake of military coups in 2020 and 2021.

Daily Mirror

Spain, France, Portugal, Greece to charge UK tourists to visit as new launch date set

Holidays to Spain, France, Italy, Greece, Portugal, the Netherlands and more are about to cost extra for Brits as a new charge is being brought in for UK tourists to enter

Chronicle Live

EU delay plan to charge British tourists fee to enter Schengen countries and sets new launch date

The EU has set a new date for ETIAS visa waiver scheme that would see UK passport holders charged to enter countries like Spain, Greece and Portugal

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