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A fast-moving wildfire south of Paris that scorched about 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, could have been "intentional" Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said Monday on the scene. The fire prompted France to deploy two firefighting Canadair planes from the country's south as crews battled to contain the blaze, the first time such aircraft have been used in the greater Paris region.
A fast-moving wildfire south of Paris scorched about 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, prompting France to deploy two firefighting aircraft as crews battled to contain the blaze, officials said on Monday. The fire forced partial closures of the A6 motorway during a busy summer holiday weekend amid an intense heatwave.
A fast-moving wildfire south of Paris scorched about 800 hectares of the Fontainebleau forest, prompting France to deploy two firefighting aircraft as crews battled to contain the blaze, officials said on Monday. The fire forced partial closures of the A6 motorway during a busy summer holiday weekend amid an intense heatwave.
Iran's Revolutionary Guards claimed strikes against Jordan, Bahrain, Kuwait and Oman in response a new wave of US attacks on Iran, state media reported Monday. The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending the war which has triggered global economic shockwaves since it began in late February. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.
The US military on Sunday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington's Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire. The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their war, which has caused global economic shockwaves since it began in late February. Follow ...
The US military on Sunday said it had launched a new wave of attacks against Iran, after renewed fighting over the Strait of Hormuz saw several of Washington's Gulf allies targeted by incoming fire. The flare-up is the latest to undermine an interim agreement between Washington and Tehran aimed at ending their war, which has caused global economic shockwaves since it began in late February. Follow...
At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
At least 27 people were killed and 63 injured after a fire tore through a Bangkok bar late on Sunday, Thai officials said. Bangkok Governor Chadchart Sittipunt said the blaze spread rapidly, with smoke believed to be the main cause of death. Authorities have launched an investigation into the cause.
Jannik Sinner is Wimbledon champion once again! The world No. 1 defeated Alexander Zverev 6-7, 7-6, 6-3, 6-4 in a thrilling four-set final to defend his title. The turning point came when Zverev slipped and appeared to injure his knee in the third set, allowing Sinner to seize control. The Italian kept his composure, sealed his fifth Grand Slam crown, and celebrated by collapsing onto Centre Court...
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump and a leading Republican voice on foreign policy, died on Saturday after a brief illness at the age of 71, his office said. The District of Columbia medical examiner said the preliminary cause of death was an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump and a leading Republican voice on foreign policy, died on Saturday after a brief illness, his office said. He was 71. The District of Columbia medical examiner said the preliminary cause of death was an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
US Senator Lindsey Graham, a close ally of President Donald Trump and a leading Republican voice on foreign policy, died on Saturday after a brief illness, his office said. He was 71. The District of Columbia medical examiner said the preliminary cause of death was an aortic dissection linked to arteriosclerotic cardiovascular disease.
Iran reported strikes Sunday evening on two of its southern islands while Kuwait, where Tehran has repeatedly targeted US installations, said border posts and an offshore oil platform had been attacked. The as-yet unclaimed strikes came hours after Tehran and WashingtonStrait of Hormuz, offering contradicting statements as to whether the vital waterway was open to traffic.
Italy's Jannik Sinner won his second consecutive title after his German opponent Alexander Zverov appeared to be bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass at a key point in the third set. Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title came in his first tournament since a second-round meltdown at the French Open, when he wilted in a Paris heatwave.
Italy's Jannik Sinner won his second consecutive title after his German opponent appeared bothered by a knee issue following a slip to the grass at a key point in the third set. Sinner's fifth Grand Slam title came in his first tournament since a second-round meltdown at the French Open, when he wilted in a Paris heat wave.
Three hundred people were evacuated on Saturday evening from a neighbourhood in Sarcelles, north of Paris, following reports of a suspicious vehicle, which was found to contain guns, including "a military-grade weapon", according interior minister Laurent Nunez. An investigation has been launched by French anti-terrorist prosecutors.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday inaugurated a statue honouring Captain Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason conviction exposed deeply rooted anti-Jewish bias in France. Macron at the event decried a resurgence of the ″demons of anti-Semitism″ that have darkened France’s past and present.
French President Emmanuel Macron on Sunday inaugurated a statue honoring Captain Alfred Dreyfus, whose wrongful 19th century treason conviction exposed deeply rooted anti-Jewish bias in France. Macron at the event decried a resurgence of the ″demons of antisemitism″ that have darkened France’s past and present.
The rapid pace of technological advances in drone warfare, increasingly driven by artificial intelligence in Ukraine and elsewhere, has fundamentally changed the nature of conflict. But just how radical is that transformation: is it an evolution or a revolution in warfare?
The rapid pace of technological advances in drone warfare, guided by artificial intelligence in Ukraine and elsewhere in the world, has fundamentally changed the face of conflict. There is a question about how radical that change is: an evolution or a revolution in warfare? And it's causing all sorts of headaches for governments worldwide, particularly in Europe, as they make choices about what ...
The rapid pace of technological advances in drone warfare, guided by artificial intelligence in Ukraine and elsewhere in the world, has fundamentally changed the face of conflict. There is a question about how radical that change is: an evolution or a revolution in warfare? And it's causing all sorts of headaches for governments worldwide, particularly in Europe, as they make choices about what ...
Graham often advised Trump on foreign affairs, particularly on matters pertaining to Israel, Ukraine and Iran. He was a frequent visitor at the White House. Shirli Sitbon tells us more.
Spain's conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy faced criticism at home and in France Sunday after saying the neighbouring country's national football team had "no French players". Our correspondent Sarah Morris tells us more.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday condemned a remark made by conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy in which he said that France's national football team had "no French players". Sanchez called the comment "xenophobic" as several French politicians also slammed Rajoy's comment.
Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez on Sunday condemned a remark made by conservative ex-prime minister Mariano Rajoy in which he said that France's national football team had "no French players". Sanchez called the comment 'xenophobic' and several French politicians have also slammed Rajoy.
31-year-old Dutchman and cobbled classics specialist Mathieu van der Poel claimed his third Tour de France win on Sunday with victory in the ninth stage, which was shortened due to intense heat. The former world champion, won a sprint amongst his three breakaway companions with Tobias Johannessen taking second and Tom Pidcock third.
Cobbled classics specialist Mathieu van der Poel claimed his third Tour de France win on Sunday with victory in the ninth stage, which was shortened due to intense heat.
France's main energy provider on Sunday said that three nuclear reactors have been temporarily shut down, while eight others are operating at reduced power. The measure is an environmental protection requirement to avoid discharging too much hot water into rivers already warming from the heatwave.
On Tuesday, a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement officer fatally shot Salgado Araujo, 52, after he was pursued by federal agents driving unmarked vehicles while he was taking his crew to their latest job site. The shooting has outraged Houston leaders and renewed public scrutiny over ICE and Trump's immigration crackdown.
