France's top court has blocked a social media ban for under-15s, citing violations of freedom of expression and inadequate privacy safeguards.

France's highest legal authority has blocked a sweeping law designed to ban children under 15 from accessing social media platforms, citing infringements on fundamental freedoms.

The US delegation abruptly walked out on the French ambassador during a UN Security Council meeting amid a bitter feud over human rights leadership.

The European Union has warned that historic wildfires scorching France and Spain are pushing emergency response systems to the limit, forcing over 300,000 people to flee their homes.

French firefighters are locked in an unprecedented battle against a raging wildfire in the Gironde region as the monster blaze creeps toward Bordeaux, forcing nearly 260,000 evacuations.

Massive wildfires are advancing toward Bordeaux, triggering mass evacuations and straining emergency services across France and Spain.

Massive wildfires tearing across southwestern Europe have forced over 300,000 people to flee their homes and holiday accommodations.

Deadly strikes by Ukraine and Russia killed at least 16 people as Kyiv expanded its deep-penetration drone campaign into Russian territory amid intensifying summer attacks.

Massive wildfires in France and Spain have forced more than 200,000 people to evacuate as emergency services battle unprecedented blazes near Bordeaux and Madrid.

Fast-moving wildfires driven by extreme heat and drought have forced over 200,000 people to evacuate or lock down across France and Spain.

France and Spain have declared emergency measures as uncontrollable wildfires force mass evacuations across tourist hotspots and residential areas. Authorities are now calling for international aid to combat the rapidly spreading blazes.

Spain has invoked national emergency powers to manage escalating wildfires as major evacuations also take place along France's Atlantic coast. These measures follow a series of summer heatwaves that have caused record-breaking fire damage across Europe.

A large forest fire near Bordeaux forced over 20,000 people to evacuate as firefighters worked to contain the blaze amid strong winds and high temperatures. No casualties have been reported following the fire, which officials believe may have been started by a machine.

France’s public-health agency confirmed a 36% rise in mortality during a late-June heat wave that surpassed the toll of the previous summer. Officials are now calling for stronger heat-risk strategies as extreme temperatures impact the nation.

Daniel Siad was found dead at his home in Colombes while under investigation for human trafficking and sexual assault allegations. His death has drawn criticism from survivors and advocates who argue that delays in the legal process prevented victims from achieving justice.

The French Parliament approved legislation requiring major social media platforms to block users under 15, with new accounts barred from September 2026.

France’s National Assembly has approved a restrictive assisted dying bill for terminally ill adults, marking a milestone in the nation's end-of-life debate.

Over 800 hectares of the historic Fontainebleau forest have burned as French authorities deploy aerial support to contain the blaze and investigate its origin.

Public Health France reports a 29.1% surge in mortality during late June as extreme temperatures strain medical infrastructure and funeral services. The findings have prompted political criticism regarding the government's preparedness for extreme weather.