World Jul 28 New wildfire evacuations ordered in France, bringing total to 330,000 people displaced in southwestern Europe By Thomas Adamson, Mark Carlson, Emma Da Silva, Associated Press
World Jul 27 French wildfire created country's 1st recorded pyrocumulonimbus cloud, igniting more fires A wildfire in southwest France grew so powerful that its smoke column became a thunderstorm, generating lightning that struck the ground and ignited new fires beyond the original blaze, French officials said. By Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
World Jul 27 Historic wildfires in France and Spain have forced hundreds of thousands of people to evacuate. Here's what to know Climate data shows Europe is heating faster than anywhere else on earth. By Justin Spike, Thomas Adamson, Associated Press
World Jul 27 France says enormous wildfire that forced 220,000 people to flee has stopped growing With temperatures expected to rise, the situation remains critical as crews against time, using earth movers to create firebreak… By Mark Carlson, Emma Da Silva, John Leicester, Associated Press
World Jul 26 Firefighters race to control massive blazes approaching major cities in France and Spain A raging wildfire in southwest France forced the evacuation of 55,000 people overnight Sunday, bringing the total forced out of their homes to a staggering 220,000 in one region alone, as flames crept ever closer to the wine region city of Bordeaux. By Mark Carlson, Emma Da Silva, John Leicester, Associated Press
Jul 24 More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat By Caroline Blumberg, Samuel Petrequin, Joseph Wilson, Associated Press Massive forest fires burned out of control in southwestern France and central Spain on Friday, prompting authorities to evacuate an estimated 200,000 people from their homes. Some even fled by boat when flames swept through the touristic area on France’s… Continue reading
Jul 23 Thousands are evacuated as wildfire spreads near popular French tourist town By Associated Press About 20,000 people were evacuated from towns and vacation resorts along the French Atlantic coast Thursday as the latest in a series of wildfires raged and hundreds of firefighters were dispatched to tackle it. Continue reading
Jul 21 French lawmakers pass sweeping social media ban for children under 15 By Samuel Petrequin, Associated Press Several families in France have sued TikTok over teen suicides they say are linked to harmful content. Children’s advocates and parents applauded the vote. Continue reading
Jul 14 Spain scores 2-0 win over France, advancing to World Cup final By Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press Spain will face either defending champion Argentina or England on Sunday in East Rutherford, New Jersey. Continue reading
Jul 14 France and Spain have dominated this World Cup, but only one can reach the final By Stephen Hawkins, Associated Press France and Spain play Tuesday in the first of two powerhouse semifinal matches. France has outscored its opponents 14-2, Spain has outscored opponents 10-1. Continue reading