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Var wildfire declared fixed after 18 days of battle. The Gros Bessillon wildfire in Var is declared fixed after burning 6,300 hectares, with 700 firefighters still working to fully extinguish the area.

Niewiadoma takes Mont Ventoux stage and yellow jersey. Kasia Niewiadoma wins the Mont Ventoux stage of Tour de France Femmes, reigniting the battle for the overall lead in the race.

France enacts water restrictions amid severe drought crisis. Facing a worsening drought, France imposes water use limits and calls for climate-resilient infrastructure reforms scheduled for 2026.

France’s unemployment rate climbs to 8.3%, highest since 2020. The unemployment rate rises to 8.3% in Q2 2026, with youth and women hit hardest amid ongoing economic challenges.

Sports minister demands full TV coverage of Tour de France Femmes. Marina Ferrari pushes for complete television broadcasts of the Tour de France Femmes to boost visibility and promote gender equality in sports.