The Château Miraval winery in southeastern France has been threatened by massive forest fires. The estate was owned by Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie, who are in litigation over its sale.
Italy has suspended the Schengen Agreement with Spain for a month due to the massive influx of migrants to Ceuta. France is also tightening control on the border with Spain, mobilizing police and drones.
SBU and GUR took fourth place in the ranking of European intelligence services by L'Express, scoring 77 points. Experts noted the ingenuity of Ukrainian intelligence services and their complex operations.
At least 57 people died trying to reach the Spanish enclave of Ceuta, after about 50,000 migrants entered this territory from Morocco.
António Costa approved Spain's decisive actions to return migrants in Ceuta. The escalation of the migration crisis led to the death of at least 57 people.
French President Macron promised Spain support, including through Frontex, amid the migration crisis in Ceuta. He noted cooperation with Morocco, which allowed the return of over 40,000 people.
Italy became the largest importer of liquefied gas in Europe in July thanks to government incentives. Neighboring countries reduced purchases due to rising prices, leading to a lag in storage levels.
70 rescuers and 15 units of equipment have departed for France. This is Ukraine's first mission to assist an EU country under the EU Civil Protection Mechanism.
On the instructions of President Zelenskyy, 70 rescuers and 15 special vehicles have been sent to France. Ukraine is also ready to provide State Emergency Service aviation if additional need arises.
Saudi Arabia is preparing a large-scale military operation against the Yemeni Houthis, including a naval and ground offensive. Riyadh is creating an international naval coalition of 14 states to protect shipping.
Scientists have found that climate change has made weather conditions for forest fires in France and Spain significantly more likely. Heat, drought and wind now combine more often due to global warming.
Rosfinmonitoring added Telegram founder Pavel Durov to the list of terrorists and extremists after the FSB accused him of facilitating terrorist activities. The reason was the failure to delete channels and bots used to coordinate sabotage in Russia.
European leaders condemned the Russian attack that violated Poland's airspace. They stated it poses a threat to Europe's security and promised to increase support for Ukraine.
Greek firefighters continue to fight forest fires on Crete. Due to strong winds, three rescuers have died, and two others have been injured.
The US is considering delaying or blocking the candidacy of France's ambassador after Paris criticized the state of human rights in the US. The step could deepen the rift between allies.
The French Ministry of the Interior has made a decision to deport Ksenia Fedorova, the former head of RT France. The authorities believe that her activities threaten the interests of the state and public order.
The President of Ukraine informed his French counterpart about the details of the meetings in the United States. Zelenskyy offered France the assistance of Ukrainian specialists in extinguishing large-scale fires.
In France and Spain, temperatures will rise to 40-42°C during the fourth heatwave. Wildfires have forced the evacuation of 220,000 people, devastating thousands of hectares of forests.
The EU proposes to impose sanctions against over 1,600 companies that help Russia in the war against Ukraine. This is the largest sanctions package, which will increase the number of sanctioned entities by 50%.
Russian businessman Pavel Durov has been placed on an international wanted list at the request of the FSB. The case is related to Telegram channels allegedly used by Ukrainian special services.
Forest fires in France threaten seven facilities with explosive materials within 12 miles of the fire. The fire also threatens to spread to a strategic military camp in the Bordeaux area, where part of France's elite military personnel is stationed.
Italian coach Roberto Mancini has agreed to become the new head coach of the Italian national team. He previously held this position from 2018 to 2023, winning Euro 2020.
Zinedine Zidane has become the new head coach of the French national team, replacing Didier Deschamps, who ended his 14-year tenure after elimination at the 2026 World Cup. Zidane will sign a contract that will see him lead the nation through the 2030 World Cup qualifiers.
In France, a forest fire created a pyrocumulonimbus that generated lightning and new ignitions. This rare phenomenon in Europe destroyed 420 sq km of forests and forced the evacuation of 220,000 people.
At the UN Security Council meeting, a new wave of Russian shelling of civilian infrastructure and attacks on Black Sea ports was condemned. Diplomats emphasized the increase in civilian casualties and the threat to food security.
French President Emmanuel Macron held a crisis government meeting over forest fires in Gironde. Over 250 thousand people have been evacuated, the fire destroyed 42 thousand hectares.
In France, fires threaten Bordeaux, 220,000 people evacuated. In Spain, over 75,000 people have left their homes, 150,000 hectares have burned since January.
Forest fires in France and Spain forced over 300,000 people to leave their homes, threatening Madrid and Bordeaux. The fire in Val d'Uixo became uncontrollable, and in France 220,000 people were evacuated.
Organizers shortened the 21st stage of the cycling race from 133 to 89 km due to the redeployment of security forces to fight the fires. Emergency services are focused on protecting the population in the Gironde region.
A two-seat aircraft crashed into the roof of a residential building in northwestern Germany. Two people died as a result of the impact, rescuers are searching for one more person.
