France is acting contrary to its principles of democracy and human rights - OPINION
It is a serious political contradiction and disgust that a country that talks about democracy, human rights and dignity - France, turns a blind eye to insulting and hateful rhetoric against the leader
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04.08.2026
More than 150 migrants rescued after boat catches fire in Channel
The boat was attempting to cross to the UK when its engine caught fire, according to French authorities.
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bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
More than 150 people rescued in English Channel after boat catches fire
Rescue boats from both France and the UK took part in the operation to evacuate passengers from the stricken vessel.
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aljazeera.com
04.08.2026
France wildfires reveal hundreds of WW2 shells in village
Explosions heard in Le Porge as the wildfires raged are believed to have have been the old munitions.
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bbc.co.uk
04.08.2026
Bomb disposal underway in Le Porge after wildfires unearth WWII shells
Bomb disposal operations are continuing in Le Porge, France, to enable residents to return to the village.
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aljazeera.com
03.08.2026
Greece battles raging wildfires as flames appear to ease in France
French wildfires show signs of easing, with containment efforts holding in Var and Gironde after destructive blazes.
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02.08.2026
‘First somewhat optimistic day’ in France since fire outbreak says prefect
Fire-ravaged southwestern France experienced its ‘first somewhat optimistic day’ since wildfires broke out.
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aljazeera.com
31.07.2026
France fire crews face searing heat in battle to contain flames
Firefighters are battling flare-ups in 40C heat, as some locals have refused to heed evacuations in the Gironde region.
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bbc.co.uk
29.07.2026
Planes dump water on French wildfires as temperatures rise
Authorities have been trying to contain the wildfires, which have been burning for days.
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bbc.co.uk
29.07.2026
Gironde wildfires flare up as French region braces for new 40C heatwave
Firefighters are braced for a sharp rise in temperatures on Wednesday, which could complicate the containment of wildfires.
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bbc.co.uk
28.07.2026
French Navy carries out 'shooting drill' mid interview
Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp says the vessel fired 17 shots as he was giving a BBC interview.
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bbc.co.uk
28.07.2026
France and Spain brace for heatwave that could worsen raging wildfires
Both countries expect to see temperatures soar into Wednesday, which could cause the blazes to spread.
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aljazeera.com
28.07.2026
US walks out on France at UN over North Korea, Russia comparison
US diplomats walked out of France’s UN Security Council address after France’s UN Mission compared the US to North Korea
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aljazeera.com
28.07.2026
Wildfire now nine miles away from French city of Bordeaux, mayor warns
Thomas Cazenave says they are preparing if further evacuations are issued, as the mayor of a nearby town called the situation "catastrophic".
World
bbc.co.uk
27.07.2026
What you need to know if you're travelling to France or Spain
The BBC’s cost of living correspondent explains how to handle holiday cancellations as a result of European wildfires.
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bbc.co.uk
27.07.2026
France and Spain wildfire witnesses describe 'wall of flames', fear and stress
Local and visitors tell the BBC of disbelief and anxiety as wildfires force more than 300,000 people to evacuate.
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bbc.co.uk
27.07.2026
Firefighters battle to contain wildfires still burning near Bordeaux
Wildfires in southwestern France are continuing to burn near the city of Bordeaux.
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aljazeera.com
27.07.2026
Firefighters battle wildfire as tens of thousands evacuated near Bordeaux
More than 330,000 people have now been evacuated from wildfires across France and Spain.
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bbc.co.uk
26.07.2026
Female football referee suffers concussion amid male players’ melee
Referee Mathilde Demoncay was knocked down as the players fought during a friendly club match in France.
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aljazeera.com
26.07.2026
Photos: Wildfires in France drive 250,000 people from their homes
As the flames approached the city of Bordeaux, 55,000 more people had to be evacuated from their homes overnight.
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aljazeera.com
26.07.2026