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France battles health crisis and wildfires in scorching 2026 heatwave. The 2026 heatwave in France triggers widespread wildfires and overwhelms hospitals, causing a severe health and environmental strain.

Southern France reels under wildfires and heat alerts during relentless heatwave. A severe heatwave sparks major wildfires and prompts orange heat alerts and evacuations, raising drought and health concerns.

580 firefighters fight massive 930-hectare forest blaze near Perpignan. A huge forest fire near Perpignan engulfs 930 hectares as firefighters deploy heavy aerial support to battle challenging terrain.

Ecologist MPs censure French government over climate neglect amid deadly heatwave. The French Ecologist group files a motion condemning government inaction after over 2,000 heat-related deaths, demanding urgent climate policies.

France squeaks past Paraguay 1-0 to reach World Cup quarter-finals. Mbappé’s penalty seals a narrow victory for France in a tense match marked by mixed fan reactions and controversial refereeing decisions.