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A French A400M military plane drops fire retardant over a wildfire affecting forest land in Lacanau, marking the first time the military aircraft has been deployed for firefighting efforts in the region.

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez reported on July 26 that wildfires in the southwestern Gironde department remained in a 'very unfavourable' situation, with another difficult night ahead for firefighting efforts. France has deployed 2,500 firefighters (including a Swiss team), 1,500 military personnel, and approximately 1,200...

International Criminal Court member states voted on Friday to dismiss prosecutor Karim Khan following allegations that he sexually assaulted a female staff member, according to diplomatic sources cited by AFP. Khan had led high-profile ICC investigations including cases related to conflicts in Ukraine, Palestine, and...

Firefighters continue extinguishing smaller fires in the Arcachon Bay area as French authorities evacuate certain Bordeaux suburbs. Homes and vehicles have sustained damage from fires that have burned over several days, with smoke still visible across the region.

French authorities have ordered a complete evacuation of the Cap Ferret peninsula, a popular tourism destination on the Atlantic Coast, as a major wildfire threatens the area. Boats are being deployed to remove residents and visitors from the evacuation zone.

Criminal networks in France, including operations branded as "DZ Mafia," have escalated threats against elected officials, including the mayor of Arles, signaling a shift toward direct challenges to state authority. According to criminal law specialist Yann Bisiou of Paul-Valéry University, rather than isolated violence, these...

New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani said on Tuesday that his office lacks authority to enforce the International Criminal Court's arrest warrant for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. Mamdani called on US federal officials to address the jurisdictional question. The ICC issued the warrant in connection...

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani released a video statement calling for the arrest of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu based on an outstanding International Criminal Court warrant. Mamdani said Netanyahu is "not welcome in New York City" and urged the federal government to enforce...

The Louvre Museum in Paris is reopening its Apollo Gallery nearly a year after thieves disguised as construction workers stole €88 million worth of French crown jewels using a truck-mounted lift, France 24 reports. The gallery will reopen to the public without the stolen jewels...

French lawmakers were expected to pass legislation on July 21, 2026, banning social media access for children under 15, according to France 24. France 24 reports the bill would restrict platforms including Facebook, Snapchat, TikTok, and YouTube for minors below the threshold, which would make...