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Spectacular drones and fireworks illuminate Eiffel Tower ahead of Bastille Day

Paris staged an early Eiffel Tower fireworks and drone show, reserving Bastille Day to commemorate the 2016 Nice attack and its 86 victims.

Sport

Yamal answers Rajoy's controversial column on France

Spain's former prime minister used a TV debate to question the origins of several France players at the 2026 World Cup. Asked about it before the semi-final, Lamine Yamal sidestepped the row and hailed football as a model of integration.

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France flaunts firepower and unity with allies at Bastille Day parade

With nearly 6,700 troops, 98 aircraft, 31 helicopters and 315 vehicles, a record number of military personnel were marching the traditional route between the Arc de Triomphe and the Place de la Concorde.

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Tensions high in the Middle East as Trump vows 20% Hormuz shipping fee

The tensions in the Persian Gulf remain high. US President Trump said the United States would take over the Strait of Hormuz and charge a fee of 20% for all cargo shipped through the waterway. Earlier, Trump declared the strait will remain open, “with or without Iran”.

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Summer skiers head to melting glacier as heatwave grips France

Hundreds of skiers headed to the Grande Motte glacier in Tignes to escape France's heatwave and enjoy summer skiing. But visitors and experts say the glacier is shrinking rapidly, with scientists warning it could disappear within 10 to 15 years.

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European leaders and Ukraine form anti-ballistic missile coalition

The creation of the anti-ballistic missile coalition comes in the wake of a growing threat of ballistic missiles on Europe. The declaration states the coalition serves in a 'purely defensive' manner.

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Rajoy’s remark on France's football team sparks racism row

The phrase “eso sí, sin franceses” in a column by Mariano Rajoy has sparked criticism from the Spanish government and French politicians, who call it racist. The former prime minister insists his words have been taken out of context.

Economy

France shuts down nuclear reactors as heatwave intensifies

France's state-owned energy group EDF has temporarily shut down three nuclear reactors, while seven others could be operating at reduced power. France's largest electricity producer said the move was required to comply with environmental regulations.

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Singapore court postpones French teen's straw-licking case to 30 July

IJooz, the company operating the juice vending machine, had filed a police report over the prank. It had sanitised the dispenser while replacing all 500 straws in the machine.

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EU-UK sanctions target Russia over Europe-wide 'vast cyber campaign'

Poland foiled an attempted cyberattack on energy infrastructure that could have left up to half a million consumers without heating during Poland's bitter winter.

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Europe records 10,000 excess deaths during June heatwaves, data shows

The June heatwaves would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group of scientists said.

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Major wildfire rages south of Paris during heatwave

A major wildfire has spread through France's Fontainebleau forest south of Paris, prompting a large emergency response, disrupting road and rail traffic, and forcing authorities to deploy firefighting aircraft.

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Macron warns of wildfire of 'exceptional magnitude' south of Paris

The fire, which officials described as "very virulent," began Sunday afternoon in the sprawling Fontainebleau forest about 60 kilometres south-east of the French capital.

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France: hundreds dive into the Seine for Paris’ first river race in 80 years

Swimmers plunged into the Seine near the Eiffel Tower for the Open Swim Harmonie Mutuelle, the first major organised race on the river in nearly 80 years.

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Iconic Paris landmarks to close early as heatwave sweeps France

24 departments across northwestern France are under a red heat alert on Saturday, according to Météo-France, affecting more than 22 million people.

Destinations

F1 driver Esteban Ocon reveals his holiday hidden gems

In an interview with Euronews Travel, Haas F1 driver Esteban Ocon spoke about his favourite places in his homeland France and adopted home of Switzerland.

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UK took 'unlawful' decision on migrants sent to France, court says

As of early March, 377 people had been returned to France and 380 people had arrived in the UK under the "one in, one out" scheme, according to the Home Office.

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French government activates new 'extreme heat' Orsec plan

The Orsec plan is an emergency response and relief mechanism for exceptional events, and has generally been activated in the case of natural disasters such as floods.

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17-year-old girl dies during France World Cup celebrations

Emergency responders attempted to resuscitate the girl, but she was pronounced dead at the scene.

Culture news

Bayeux tapestry arrives at British Museum after historic transfer

The nearly 70-metre-long work depicting William the Conqueror's 1066 invasion of England arrived at the British Museum in London at about 3am on Friday.