French departments under extreme heatwave red alerts implement strict public safety and health measures including bans on alcohol in public, school closures, and event cancellations.
The town of Fleurance held a major white march with 6,000 participants to honor Lyhanna, an 11-year-old murdered schoolgirl, expressing grief and a demand for justice.
Vanina Nicoli reflects on her first year as préfète of Savoie, outlining major regional challenges and strategic priorities including tourism, security, ecological transition, and infrastructure ahead of the 2030 Winter Olympics.