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southern France

August 8, 2025

Firefighters battle wildfires in France, Canada

“The fire will not be declared extinguished for several days. There is still a lot of work to be done,” Mr Pouget said.

France wildfires
December 19, 2024

Dominique Pelicot sentenced to 20 years’ imprisonment for wife’s rape

Of the defendants, 50 were convicted of rape, and one had his charge reduced to sexual assault after apologising to Ms Pelicot.

Pelicot in court; wife
July 18, 2024

Three children among victims of fire in southern France

Three children were among the seven people killed in a fire overnight on Wednesday in Nice, France, interior minister Gerald Darmanin said on social media X.

Fire (Credit: PM NEWS)
March 5, 2024

One killed after bridge under construction collapses in France

Search operations are still ongoing to confirm the number of deaths and injuries.

Collapsed bridge under construction on the metro line of Toulouse