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French Heatwaves Cause Surge in Emergency Room Visits

France's second heatwave, starting August 8th, led to over 100 daily emergency visits, mostly among 15-44 year-olds, following a first heatwave causing 480 excess deaths, mostly among those over 75.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Knife Threat Against UK Official During Migrant Camp Visit

While visiting a migrant camp in northern France, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp was attacked, sustaining a knife threat and being pelted with bottles, illustrating the challenges of managing illegal immigration and highlighting the ongoing political debate regarding solutions.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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France Aims for Rare Earth Independence with New Recycling Plant

France is building a rare earth metal recycling plant in Lacq to reduce reliance on China; the plant, a partnership between Carester and Stellantis, aims to produce 15% of global output within two years and recycle 7,000 tons of magnets and concentrates annually.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Aude Wildfire Devastates Vineyards, Winegrowers Seek Emergency Funds

A wildfire in France's Aude region has destroyed 1000-1500 hectares of vineyards, causing significant losses for winegrowers. The fire, which covered 16,000 hectares, also destroyed 36 houses and more than 20 agricultural buildings. Winegrowers are seeking emergency funds to cover uninsured losses c...

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No Poverty
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Jellyfish Shut Down France's Largest Nuclear Plant

Gravelines nuclear power plant in France halted production on Monday due to jellyfish clogging cooling systems; reactor 6 restarted Wednesday; others remain offline.

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Life Below Water
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France Under Red Alert as Record Heatwave Intensifies

A record-breaking heatwave has hit France, with 14 departments under red alert on August 12th, causing authorities to suspend outdoor work and public events, while hospitals prepare for increased demand. This is France's 51st heatwave since 1947 and is expected to last until at least August 19th.

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Climate Action
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France Admits to Colonial-Era Atrocities in Cameroon

French President Emmanuel Macron admitted in a letter to Cameroonian President Paul Biya that France committed atrocities in Cameroon between 1945 and 1971, including the killings of independence leaders and the forced displacement of thousands into internment camps; this is the first time France ha...

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France Acknowledges Role in Cameroonian Repression

France admitted its role in violent repression of Cameroonian independence movements (1945-1971) following a joint commission's report detailing French colonial authorities' violent acts, yet stopped short of an apology or reparations.

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Limited Uptake of Anti-Obesity Drugs in France Fuels Unregulated Online Market

In France, despite expanded access to anti-obesity drugs Wegovy and Mounjaro since June 23rd, 2025, fewer than 40,000 patients were using them by late June, leading to a burgeoning but unregulated online market with varying prices (€120–€468 monthly) and safety concerns.

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Schmallenberg Virus Outbreak in Brittany Prompts Widespread Vaccination Efforts

An outbreak of Schmallenberg virus (SBV) in Brittany, France, between June 1st and August 7th, has resulted in approximately 3,500 reported cases in sheep and cattle, exceeding last year's numbers by a third, prompting widespread vaccination efforts despite concerns about low vaccination coverage.

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Zero Hunger
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France Heatwave, Listeriosis Outbreak, and New Caledonia Political Tensions

France faces a continuing heatwave with a new peak expected August 15th, a listeriosis outbreak linked to recalled cheese causing 21 illnesses and 2 deaths, and the FLNKS in New Caledonia rejecting the Bougival agreement and calling for November elections.

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French Police Indicted in Taser-Related Death

Six French police officers face charges for violence resulting in the death of a 30-year-old man, Kyllian Samathi, during a January 4th, 2024 arrest in Montfermeil after he violently resisted, injuring an officer; a medico-legal report linked repeated taser use to the death.

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