More than 10,000 people were evacuated overnight in southwestern France as a wildfire raged Thursday near the coastal town of Lège Cap-Ferret, which is popular with tourists, on the Atlantic Ocean. Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.

France experienced at least 5,700 more deaths than usual during a historic heat wave last month, according to the public health agency.

French lawmakers voted Tuesday to ban social media use for children under the age of 15, making it the first country in the European Union to introduce an age limit.

Analysis of stage 16 of the 2026 Tour de France, a 26km time trial between Évian-les-Bains and Thonon-les-Bains

As lawmakers approve a social media ban on kids and phones in high schools, Macron says France is "leading the way in Europe when it comes to protecting our children."

Unannounced tests in the middle of the night at the Tour have never been used before — but have been possible since 2016

France's early summer heatwave led to 5,764 excess deaths, nearly triple the initial estimate. The revised figures highlight the severe impact of extreme temperatures, particularly on older adults.