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Record May heat puts France’s climate preparations to the test as heat dome swelters Europe

France has quite literally been acting out the best way to cope during extreme temperatures. Now, it’s trapped under a heat dome.

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Seven heat-related deaths in France as May records set in several countries

Extreme early-summer event across western Europe also brings highest temperatures for month in UK and Ireland

The Guardian - UK

Pele, Maradona or Messi at No 1? The 50 greatest players in World Cup history

WORLD CUP COUNTDOWN: With two weeks until the 23rd men’s Fifa World Cup in North America, The Independent sports team ranks the top-50 players in the tournament’s history – and now it’s time for the top-10 reveal.

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‘Everyone hates us, don’t they?’: Mo Hunt on why England won’t tire of dominating women’s rugby

Mo Hunt, the England scrum-half, had to watch the Six Nations from the sidelines after suffering a season-ending knee injury in the opening game

The Guardian - UK

Heatwave deaths in France as record May temperatures grip Europe

France is on the frontline of an exceptional early summer heatwave, with authorities reporting seven deaths – including five drownings – as a “heat dome” is pushing temperatures far above seasonal norms across much of Europe.

Radio France Internationale

Paris' brutal heatwave turns non-AC trains into ovens, hundreds gasp for breath and forced to step out. Watch video

A severe heatwave in France caused panic on a Paris to Nice train, forcing it to halt as passengers suffered breathing difficulties. Hundreds disembarked seeking shade, with rescue teams arriving after a four-hour ordeal. The incident highlights concerns over public transport preparedness amid unprecedented extreme temperatures across Europe. The video…

The Economic Times

Western Europe swelters as late May heat dome shatters records

Western Europe faces record late-May heat, with France, the UK and Spain sweltering up to 11C above normal and officials warning of rising health risks.

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Europe sizzles under 'heat dome' as France logs hottest May day on record

France on Monday recorded its hottest May day on record, its weather agency said, forecasting that Tuesday would be even warmer as large swathes of Europe bake under unseasonal heat that is prompting officials to issue health warnings and order restrictions on outdoor work. The French government said seven people…

France 24

Heat dome over Europe scorches UK, Ireland, France and Spain

LONDON - Temperatures hit record highs for May in Britain, Ireland and France on Monday, as forecasters warned of a prolonged period of extreme heat across Europe throughout the week.

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Swiatek, Rybakina cruise through Roland Garros openers

PARIS (FRANCE) - Four-time French Open champion Iga Swiatek and second seed Elena Rybakina both eased into the second round with comfortable wins at a sweltering Roland Garros on Monday, as Stan Wawrinka bade an emotional farewell to the tournament.

Bangkok Post

Monfils farewell at Roland Garros marks end of an era for French tennis

Veteran French showman Gaël Monfils bid an emotional farewell to the French Open on Monday, fighting back from two sets down before falling in five to fellow Frenchman Hugo Gaston in the first round of his final appearance at Roland Garros. Monfils is the last of the "Four Musketeers", after…

France 24

Decommissioning of France's Fessenheim nuclear plant finally set to start

France's utility giant EDF is poised to start dismantling the Fessenheim nuclear power plant on the border with Germany, a €1.4 billion project slated to take 22 years. Built in 1971, the plant's two reactors are the oldest in France and have been permanently shut down since 2020 after 43…

France 24

France School Abuse Scandal Widens to 114 Institutions as Prosecutors Unveil Horrifying Rape and Torture of Minors

France is grappling with a major child abuse scandal involving 114 Paris schools, leading to criminal investigations and reforms. Allegations include rape and violence against young children by school staff.

International Business Times UK

Two swimmers killed as French authorities warn of deadly riptides across Atlantic coastline

Warm weather across France attracted large crowds to the Gironde coastline in the southwest despite dangerous sea conditions. Authorities said over 30 people were rescued, while two others lost their lives after being caught in strong currents.

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The Independent UK

Parts of Europe swelter in record May heat as deaths at amateur sports events spur warnings

Europe is baking under unseasonal heat that is shattering temperature records and prompting government warnings after deaths were reported at amateur sports events in France

The Guardian - UK

Record May highs sweep across France as extreme heat hits western Europe

Mercury in Spain also climbs to well above normal with weather event set to continue for several more days

Radio France Internationale

France's missing children are getting younger, as numbers rise again

The number of reports of missing children in France is on the rise, reversing a downward trend of recent years, according to a report released on Monday which also reveals the children involved are getting younger.

France 24

Settler violence in the West Bank intensifies against Palestinians

In the occupied West Bank, illegal Israeli settlements are dramatically increasing, encouraged by the Israeli government and protected by the army. Meanwhile, Palestinians are suffering greater numbers of violent attacks by extremist settlers, for which they almost always receive no justice. Our France 2 colleagues report, with FRANCE 24's Florent…

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Man expelled to France under UK asylum arrangement secretly returns

A deported asylum seeker has secretly returned to Britain, living in fear of smugglers and authorities. He claims the UK-France "one in, one out" policy, intended to curb crossings, has driven migrants to more dangerous and expensive methods. He fears being forced into crime to survive, highlighting the policy's unintended…

France 24

France, UK swelter as first-ever May heatwave alert issued

France and the UK experienced record high temperatures for May over the weekend, according to the country’s national weather service, with Paris recording this year's first temperature above 30C on Saturday. A spokesperson for Météo-France added that a yellow heatwave alert issued Sunday was the very first “to be issued…

Euronews

‘Devastating blow’: Three major luxury hotels in France lose ‘palace’ status

Following a review by France's Palace Commission, the Park Hyatt Paris-Vendôme, Mandarin Oriental Paris and Hôtel du Palais in Biarritz have all lost the prestigious distinction.

Radio France Internationale

CGT chief faces defamation probe, warns French union freedom is at risk

The general secretary of France’s largest trade union has warned that union freedoms are "in danger" after she was placed under formal investigation for defamation for the second time in six months.

Radio France Internationale

RFI launches Armenian-language desk targeting youth and disinformation

Radio France Internationale has inaugurated its eighteenth language service, opening an Armenian-language newsroom today, Monday, with a team of eight journalists and a mandate to reach young audiences through digital-only content.

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: flash floods in New York and a heat dome in Europe

Rain overwhelms sewer system in parts of US city, while temperatures in France break May record

Euronews

Young Europeans are putting money into a pension system they don't trust, study shows

Trust in Europe's pension systems is fading among younger generations, even as contributions continue. So how do EU countries compare?

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