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'Allah commanded me': Three women stabbed in Paris, crowd subdues suspect

July 27, 2026

'Allah commanded me': Three women stabbed in Paris, crowd subdues suspect

The Paris stabbing suspect uttered "it is Allah who commanded me" as a crowd pinned him down after three women were attacked at the brewery.

Waltz slams France after stunning social media attack on US after UN vote

July 27, 2026

Waltz slams France after stunning social media attack on US after UN vote

France accused the U.S. of standing alongside North Korea and Russia after a contentious U.N. vote to reappoint Volker Türk as human rights chief.

Wildfires displace more than 250,000 in France, threaten famed wine region

July 26, 2026

Wildfires displace more than 250,000 in France, threaten famed wine region

The Gironde fire has burned 162 square miles as 2,500 firefighters and 1,500 soldiers battle the blaze advancing erratically toward Bordeaux.

Tour de France rider crashes into the back of support vehicle that slammed on the brakes

July 25, 2026

Tour de France rider crashes into the back of support vehicle that slammed on the brakes

Einer Rubio needed 20 stitches and a helicopter evacuation after slamming into a support vehicle on Alpe d'Huez during Tour de France Stage 19.

American cyclist Sepp Kuss narrowly avoids a horrific crash over cliff during Tour de France

July 25, 2026

American cyclist Sepp Kuss narrowly avoids a horrific crash over cliff during Tour de France

Sepp Kuss crashed into a low concrete barrier on a French Alps cliff edge during Tour de France Stage 20, with a massive drop-off just beyond.

French modeling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in Paris apartment

July 23, 2026

French modeling scout linked to Jeffrey Epstein found dead in Paris apartment

Daniel Siad's name appeared roughly 2,000 times in the Epstein files, and at least 24 women came forward as alleged victims or witnesses in a trafficking probe.

France records more than 5,700 excess deaths during historic early summer heat wave

July 22, 2026

France records more than 5,700 excess deaths during historic early summer heat wave

More than 5,700 excess deaths were recorded during France's unprecedented June heat wave, making it the country's deadliest since 2003, health officials said.

France becomes first EU nation to ban social media for children under 15

July 22, 2026

France becomes first EU nation to ban social media for children under 15

France banned social media for children under 15, but the age-verification rollout raises major questions about enforcement and privacy compliance.

Europe's fires reveal deadly mix of record heat, human error, arson and land mismanagement

July 19, 2026

Europe's fires reveal deadly mix of record heat, human error, arson and land mismanagement

Record heat has fueled Europe's devastating wildfires, but experts say human error, suspected arson and land management have also played a major role in this summer's destruction.

England beats France in instant classic to earn third place at 2026 FIFA World Cup

July 18, 2026

England beats France in instant classic to earn third place at 2026 FIFA World Cup

Bukayo Saka's hat trick and Kylian Mbappe's Golden Boot surge fueled a record-breaking World Cup bronze final between England and France in Miami.