James Andre

France’s wildfire near Bordeaux has been contained, with nearly 3,000 firefighters still deployed. Most of the 200,000 evacuated residents have returned home, though parts of the fire continue to burn. The blaze has scorched an area four times the size of Paris.

Most of 224,000 evacuees in France are allowed to return home after wildfires, but a flare-up in the Var department forced the evacuation of nearly 2,500 people. A reporter visited Gironde, where France’s largest wildfire in over 70 years was recently controlled.

Iran held its first meeting with Oman on managing the Strait of Hormuz following a preliminary deal to end the Middle East war with the United States. French President Emmanuel Macron is set to host Oman's Sultan, with discussions likely focusing on Hormuz. The article examines Oman's emerging role in Middle East diplomacy.

An intense heatwave affecting Europe has pushed temperatures above 35C for 101 million people, with 50 million in France. Tourists on Paris's Champs-Élysées are seeking relief in air-conditioned shops as workers adapt to extreme conditions.

Paris has opened an area of the Canal Saint Martin to swimmers to help residents cope with a record-breaking heatwave. The initiative is reported by France 24's James Andre.

The Eurosatory defense fair near Paris features over 2,500 exhibitors showcasing AI, drones, and Ukrainian-developed weapons. The event highlights defense technologies from Ukraine's war with Russia.