On Thursday, a severe and unanticipated storm tore over the French Mediterranean island of Corsica, killing at least six people, among them a teenage girl.

Rain batters Corsica as storm kills 6 people

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi held talks with French President Emmanuel Macron. The two reviewed bilateral relations between India and France and discussed the Russia-Ukraine war that has led to global food security concerns among other issues.

PM Modi, France's Macron discuss bilateral cooperation, global food security

France is bracing for flash floods as one month's worth of rain fall fell in the space of an hour. Public transport has been disrupted due to flash floods and warnings have been issued in southern France.

WION Climate Tracker: Heavy rain hits Paris; flash floods bring transport to a halt

A day after India's 75th Independence Day anniversary, Prime Minister Narendra Modi dialled French President Emmanuel Macron and the two reviewed the ongoing bilateral initiatives including defence cooperation projects and cooperation in civil nuclear energy.

PM Modi dials French PM Macron, a day after latter's heartful Independence Day message to India

An area equivalent to the size of one-fifth of Belgium has been destroyed by fires throughout Europe after a series of scorching heatwaves and a record-breaking drought, which might push the entire continent towards a record-breaking year for wildfire destruction, experts predict.

Raging wildfires might push Europe towards record-breaking destruction, says experts

Europe is facing weeks of breaking temperatures as France with massive droughts, persistent wildfires and successive heat waves sends alarming signs of climate change.

WION Climate Tracker | Europe reels as repeated heatwaves cause chaos, wildfires tear through

IN PICS| 'We're heartbroken, we're exhausted': France battles 'Monster wildfire'

Europe is dealing with a historic drought and almost all of France is now under some level of water restrictions. Water bans are hitting businesses and citizens alike but golf courses in the country are staying green.

Europe: Golf courses stay green amid France drought, owners allowed to water

Devastating wildfires destroyed around 7000 hectares in Southwestern France. Meanwhile, 1100 firefighters are battling wildfire in France. For more perspective on this, we're joined by Tania Martha Thomas from Paris.

WION Climate Tracker: Devastating & Treacherous wildfires | EU nations to aid French wildfire fight

Backing India’s long-standing demand, France has called for “urgent” United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reforms. Speaking at a UNSC’s Arria Formula meet, French Diplomat Sheraz Gasri said, “France is in favour of expanding the Security Council to strengthen its authority and representativeness while preserving its decision-making character.

France backs India’s call for ‘urgent’ UN Security Council reforms

Wildfires tore through the Gironde region of southwestern France on Wednesday, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of 10,000 residents, some of whom had clambered onto rooftops as the flames got closer.

Wildfires rage in France, thousands evacuated from homes

While Climate change related events like drought, heat waves, wildfires have battered France, the salt farmers in the North-west region of Guerande have emerged as reluctant winner.

WION Climate Tracker | Salt farmers emerge reluctant winners of France's drought

France is bracing for a fourth heatwave this summer after its worst drought on record left villages parched. In a bid to tackle the situation, the government has now set up an inter-ministerial crisis team to tackle the drought.

Parts of France to face 'historic drought'

French authorities are mulling a rescue plan for the White Beluga whale that swam way up the Seine, as they raced to save the malnourished cetacean that is refusing food.

France mulls rescue plan for White Beluga whale as it refuses food

After thousands of their birds went missing after being released into harsh weather during an inappropriate competition, Belgian pigeon fanciers are in an uproar.

Belgian pigeon fanciers are in uproar as thousands of racing pigeons vanish in French storm 

In Pics: France’s most-visited monument Notre Dame Cathedral being restored after being gutted by fire

According to Canadian Justice Minister David Lametti, Canada has asked for the extradition of a French priest who is accused of molesting Indigenous children more than 30 years ago.

Canada requests extradition of French priest accused of molesting indigenous children

A sensitive approach is required while addressing LGBTQ rights. Not because of the individuals who are part of the community, but because of those outside the community.

France steps up for LGBTQ rights, to appoint an ambassador by the end of this year

Usually found in the frigid cold waters of the Arctic, a beluga whale on Tuesday strayed into the polluted Seine river, near the dam of the Léry-Poses camping and leisure site in the northern part of France.

A beluga whale drifts into polluted Seine river in France; efforts underway to guide it back

Following similar incidents in Britain and France, Spanish police are investigating a string of cases of women being injected with possibly spiked syringes in crowded clubs.

After France, Spain reports string of cases of 'needle spiking' attacks on women

As per the weather services of France and England, July was the driest on record, which exacerbated the shortage of water that has led to the restrictions. Water firms are finding it difficult to adapt to the dry circumstances.

France and England experienced driest July on record exacerbating water shortage

The impact of Putin's gas war on Europe is being felt widely. German cities have dimmed street lights. Italy is asking people to dial down air conditioning. France plans to ban illuminated advertising. Palki Sharma brings you a report.

Gravitas: How Putin's gas war is hurting Europe

As a result of the war in Ukraine and the drought in Canada, mustard seeds are in short supply in France. The few French consumers who have been able to find mustard in stores are paying a premium, since retail prices have increased by 14% this year.

France faces mustard shortage, prices shoot up, locals scour for substitutes

French President Emmanuel Macron warmly welcomed Saudi Arabia’s Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for talks in Paris. This is MBS's first visit to Europe since the death of journalist Jamal Khashoggi.

French President Macron warmly welcomed Saudi Crown Prince MBS for talks in Paris

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