On the frontline of the wildfires in France is a tactical team trying to stay ahead of the flames.
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Evacuated twice in a summer as France’s fires burnEvacuated twice in a summer as France’s fires burn
“We’ve never known a summer like this,” says the mayor of one town threatened by wildfires.
France whale: Beluga put down during dramatic rescue missionFrance whale: Beluga put down during dramatic rescue mission
French officials say the whale’s condition worsened as it was being moved from the Seine to the sea.
Loire Valley: Intense European heatwave parches France’s ‘garden’Loire Valley: Intense European heatwave parches France’s ‘garden’
The Loire Valley is key to French farming, but it is being devastated by a fourth heatwave this year.
France whale: Hopes fading for lost mammal stuck in River SeineFrance whale: Hopes fading for lost mammal stuck in River Seine
The visibly malnourished all-white beluga has been stuck 70km north of Paris since at least Tuesday.
France drought: Parched towns left short of drinking waterFrance drought: Parched towns left short of drinking water
Trucks are supplying many parched French towns with drinking water after an exceptionally dry July.
France mulls rescue plan for beluga whale stranded in River SeineFrance mulls rescue plan for beluga whale stranded in River Seine
Experts are puzzled as to why the animal has strayed so far south from its natural habitat.
Euro 2022: Germany beat France 2-1 to set up final against England – highlightsEuro 2022: Germany beat France 2-1 to set up final against England – highlights
Watch highlights as Alexandra Popp leads Germany to a 2-1 win over France to secure their place against England in the final of Euro 2022 at Wembley Stadium on Sunday.
Germany v France in Euro 2022: Klara Buhl ruled out of semi-final with CovidGermany v France in Euro 2022: Klara Buhl ruled out of semi-final with Covid
Winger Klara Buhl is ruled out of Germany’s Euro 2022 semi-final against France after testing positive for Covid.
What to expect from Euro 2022 semi-finals: England v Sweden, Germany v FranceWhat to expect from Euro 2022 semi-finals: England v Sweden, Germany v France
Here is what to look out for in the two Euro 2022 semi-finals as hosts England play Sweden and Germany face France.
France 1-0 Netherlands: Eve Perisset scores extra-time winner from the spotFrance 1-0 Netherlands: Eve Perisset scores extra-time winner from the spot
France overcome a stubborn Netherlands as they beat the defending champions in extra time to reach the semi-final of Euro 2022.
Euro 2022: Eve Perisset’s extra-time penalty puts France ahead against NetherlandsEuro 2022: Eve Perisset’s extra-time penalty puts France ahead against Netherlands
France’s Eve Perisset fires home a penalty in extra time to give her side the lead against the Netherlands in their Euro 2022 quarter-final in Rotherham.
Euro 2022: Melvine Malard puts France ahead against Iceland inside a minuteEuro 2022: Melvine Malard puts France ahead against Iceland inside a minute
France forward Melvine Malard coolly puts her side 1-0 up against Iceland in the first minute of their Euro 2022 Group D match at the New York Stadium.
Iceland 1-1 France: Iceland out despite France drawIceland 1-1 France: Iceland out despite France draw
Iceland see their Euro 2022 tournament come to an end as a draw with already-qualified France means they fail to reach the knockout stage.
Europe heatwave: Thousands escape wildfires in France, Spain and GreeceEurope heatwave: Thousands escape wildfires in France, Spain and Greece
Residents and visitors flee towns and villages in France, Spain and Greece as high winds fan fires.
Tour de France 2022: Tom Pidcock claims first stage win with Chris Froome thirdTour de France 2022: Tom Pidcock claims first stage win with Chris Froome third
Tom Pidcock wins his maiden Tour de France stage in style with a solo victory atop the iconic Alpe d’Huez.
France 2-1 Belgium: France win to progress to knockout stage as group winnersFrance 2-1 Belgium: France win to progress to knockout stage as group winners
France breeze into the Euro 2022 quarter-finals with a game to spare by beating Belgium at Rotherham’s New York Stadium to progress as Group D winners.
Euro 2022: Grace Geyoro scores hat-trick as France thrash ItalyEuro 2022: Grace Geyoro scores hat-trick as France thrash Italy
Grace Geyoro scores a hat-trick as France show why they are among the Euro 2022 favourites by thrashing Italy in their Group D opener in Rotherham.
Unique terror trial that changed FranceUnique terror trial that changed France
More than 400 survivors and relatives gave evidence in the unprecedented trial that ended this week.
France gears up for new battle: Macron v MélenchonFrance gears up for new battle: Macron v Mélenchon
The French president could lose his majority in the National Assembly because of a left-green alliance.
French election: Left surge threatens Macron majority in FranceFrench election: Left surge threatens Macron majority in France
A strong showing by a left-green alliance jeopardises the French president’s parliamentary majority.
France 1-2 Denmark: Andreas Cornelius scores twice in comeback win in ParisFrance 1-2 Denmark: Andreas Cornelius scores twice in comeback win in Paris
Denmark substitute Andreas Cornelius scores twice as they come from behind to beat France in their Nations League opener.
Champions League final: France blames ‘massive’ ticket fraud as policing row ragesChampions League final: France blames ‘massive’ ticket fraud as policing row rages
Chaotic scenes outside Saturday’s Champions League final saw Liverpool fans pepper sprayed by police.
Men’s U17 Euros: Dario Essugo’s scores long-range wonder strike for Portugal against FranceMen’s U17 Euros: Dario Essugo’s scores long-range wonder strike for Portugal against France
Watch Portugal’s Dário Essugo score an ‘utterly incredible’ goal against France in the men’s U17 Euros semi-final.
France’s mustard shortage leaves sour tasteFrance’s mustard shortage leaves sour taste
The price of the condiment is up 10% due to poor harvests and the impact of the war in Ukraine.
What are France’s accusations over a mass grave found in Mali?What are France’s accusations over a mass grave found in Mali?
France alleges its forces in Mali are the victim of smear campaign involving a Russian mercenary group.
France election: Macron faces immediate challenges to power after victoryFrance election: Macron faces immediate challenges to power after victory
A day after his election success, the French president has to focus on a new set of problems.
French election: Historic win but Macron has polarised FranceFrench election: Historic win but Macron has polarised France
The 44-year-old will now serve for another five years as President of the French Republic.
France election: Le Pen concedes defeat in presidential voteFrance election: Le Pen concedes defeat in presidential vote
Marine Le Pen addresses her supporters as she concedes in France’s presidential vote.
France election: Macron supporters cheer French vote exit pollFrance election: Macron supporters cheer French vote exit poll
First exit polls in France suggest that Emmanuel Macron has secured the largest share of the vote for president.