The wildfire is the largest in France this year and has burned some 12,000 hectares of land, an area larger than Paris.
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Kremlin says US-Russia talks were ‘constructive’ as ceasefire deadline looms
Despite President Trump’s threat of sweeping sanctions, expectations for a ceasefire between Moscow and Kyiv are muted.
Twenty killed after trucks overturn in Gaza, Hamas-run civil defence says
Four commercial trucks were looted in central Gaza along unsafe roads controlled by Israel, private contractor says.
Rescuers in Norway search for missing US climate journalist Alec Luhn
Bad weather in Folgefonna National Park is hampering the search for Luhn, who was last seen on 31 July.
Texas governor seeks court order to fire top Democrat who fled in row over voting map
“There must be consequences,” says the governor as Democrats insist they will not return to Texas.
Hiroshima marks 80 years since atomic bombing
Japan’s leader Shigeru Ishiba and officials from across the world attended the annual ceremony in Hiroshima.
RFK Jr cancels $500m in funding for mRNA vaccines that counter viruses like Covid
Since taking office, the vaccine sceptic has made a number of changes to how vaccines are regulated.
Despite Trump’s peace calls, Russian attacks on Ukraine double since inauguration
Missile and drone attacks on Ukraine are now higher than at any other point of the war, Ukrainian data suggests.
UN official says Israel expanding Gaza operations would risk ‘catastrophic consequences’
The UN’s assistant secretary general says reports of the possible move are “deeply alarming”.
How a Texas showdown could reshape Congress – and Trump’s presidency
A dramatic redistricting fight could spread to other states before next year’s crucial midterm elections.