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France strikes down social media ban for under-15s

Macron tasks PM with working on a new ‘legally robust draft’ of the legislation

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The Constitutional Council of France has found that Article 1 of the legislation “constitutes an infringement that is neither appropriate, necessary, nor proportionate” to the freedom of expression and communication of those under 15.

European countries battle multiple wildfires

Record heat grips continent as flames burn inside charred walls

Firefighters battle the flames as a wildfire rages through the Landes forest in Luglon, southwestern France, in the early hours of August 14, 2026.

Tourists return after France's massive wildfire

A massive fire across the Arcachon Bay started on July 22, forcing 220 people to flee

A firefighter uses a metal drip torch to ignite controlled fires in a forest in Le Porge, north of the Arcachon Basin.

George, Amal Clooney flee French home due to wildfire

Mayor says celebrity couple chose to leave the property as a precaution

US actor George Clooney and his wife Amal Clooney arrive to attend A King's Trust celebration at the Royal Albert Hall in London on May 11, 2026, to celebrate the 50th anniversary of The King’s Trust.

France police find remains of five babies in a home

Police open murder inquiry after discovery of ‘human remains’

This photograph shows the French police seals affixed to the door of an appartment in Orange, southern France, on July 28, 2026, after the bodies of five deceased infants were discovered.

Wildfires in France and Spain: Is it safe to travel?

Heat wave and ‘monster’ fires disrupt holidays, with safety advice shifting fast

Beach goers sit on the beach of Moutchic in Lacanau, France on July 24, as clouds of smoke rise into the sky from a wildfire. Authorities urge tourists to avoid blaze-hit regions but stop short of bans

300,000 evacuated as France and Spain battle wildfires

Raging blazes sweep towns as Europe battles another wave of destruction

Spain's Military Emergencies Unit (UME) and Castilla-y-Leon unit's firefighters battle a fire in a forest next to La Atalaya residential area in El Tiemblo, 80 kms west of Madrid, on July 25, 2026 amid wildfires that have burned up to 25,000 hectares.

Wildfires force 200,000 evacuations in Spain and France

Troops, aircraft join exhausted crews as record blazes rage near Madrid, Bordeaux

French firefighters trying to extinguish the wildfire near Saumos and Sainte-Hélène, northwest of Bordeaux.

Deadly wildfires force thousands from homes in Europe

Three firefighters have been killed fighting the flames

Residents look at the sky illuminated by wildfires in Le Porge, south-western France early on July 23, 2026.

Three summers of heartbreak: Spain beat France again

Spain booked their place in the 2026 World Cup final with another win over France

France just can't seem to overcome the Spanish

Yamal warns France to fear Spain in World Cup semifinal

Teen star Yamal warns France as Spain ride 37-game unbeaten run into semi

Lamine Yamal #19 of Spain acknowledges the crowd after the 2-1 win during the FIFA World Cup 2026 Quarter Final match between Spain and Belgium at Los Angeles Stadium on July 10, 2026 in Inglewood, California.

Spain edge Belgium, set up France World Cup semi-final

Merino strikes late as Spain edge Belgium to book semi-final clash with France

Belgium's goalkeeper #12 Senne Lammens enters the field in replace of Belgium's goalkeeper #01 Thibaut Courtois (unseen) during the 2026 World Cup football tournament quarter-final match between Spain and Belgium at the Los Angeles Stadium in Inglewood on July 10, 2026.

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