- Aug 13
Forest fire in Brittany burns over 200 hectares, 96 evacuated near Saint-Just
A forest fire near Saint-Just, about 50 km south of Rennes, burned more than 200 hectares and forced 96 people from six hamlets to evacuate on 12 August 2026. The fire was declared under control the next morning.
- 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.
