- Jul 2
France heatwave: Lidl discount air-conditioner sale sparks brawls, injuries and online profiteering
On 2 July, Lidl's nationwide offer of 200,000 fans and portable air-conditioners at as little as €3.99 drew chaotic scenes at stores across France as a punishing heatwave pushed demand to breaking point.
- Jun 15
France rallies for 'integral law' after murder of 11-year-old Lyhanna
Thousands gathered at courthouses across France for a second Monday of protests, demanding a comprehensive law against sexual and gender-based violence following the killing of Lyhanna, 11.
