More than 3,000 people were evacuated due to a large wildfire in southern France. The fire started near the coastal town of Sainte-Marie-la-Mer and quickly spread to neighboring Canet-en-Roussillon.
The Advocate General has advised the Supreme Court that significant increases in traffic fines may conflict with European law. The advice argues that individuals who are unable to pay should not be subjected to additional punitive measures.
France experienced a significant 29.1 percent increase in deaths during a recent severe heatwave, resulting in at least 2,025 additional fatalities. Health agency Santé publique France indicated that the actual number of heat-related deaths is likely even higher.
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky reported that rescue operations are ongoing in Kyiv following a major Russian attack on the capital. While emergency responders have cleared significant amounts of debris, ten people currently remain missing.
