Le Monde (EN)

The Strait of Hormuz deadlock could lead to sporadic war with Iran, as US President Donald Trump is in Ankara on July 8, 2026.

The French High Council on Climate has issued a warning about the urgent need to 'scale up' climate policies. Emergency blankets covering windows in Brest, France, illustrate the immediate response to extreme weather conditions.

A wildfire in southern Spain, fueled by a heat wave, killed 12 people. Firefighters in Madrid responded to the blaze on June 23, 2026.

France's trees are dying at an increasing rate due to disrupted seasonal patterns. A dead white pine in a pine forest in Boutx, southwestern France, was reported on July 30, 2025.

Tyler Robinson, a Utah man accused of fatally shooting Charlie Kirk, expressed regret during a preliminary hearing in Provo, Utah. The hearing took place at the 4th District Court.

Syria claims to have captured an Islamic State (IS)-linked cell responsible for bombings in Damascus that targeted French President Emmanuel Macron's hotel. The explosions occurred on July 7, 2026, near the location where Macron was scheduled to stay.

The article discusses concerns that the IPCC may have underestimated the severity of summer conditions in an effort to avoid accusations of exaggeration. A pharmacy in Bordeaux displayed an outside temperature reading on July 6, 2026.

Andy Burnham is progressing in his bid to become UK Prime Minister, with significant support from Labour MPs. He addressed supporters in Ashton in Makerfield, northwest England.

A banner in Moscow featuring President Vladimir Putin's image calls for him to be granted unlimited constitutional powers. The banner was displayed on June 23, 2026.

Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas announced legislative elections for November 28, marking the first such elections in nearly 20 years. The announcement was made in Ramallah, located in the Israeli-occupied West Bank.

US forecasters predict El Niño could be among the strongest ever recorded. A satellite image shows Hurricane Milton progressing before its expected landfall in Florida in the Gulf of Mexico.

Jordan Bardella, after a year of seeking France's presidency, has settled for a deputy role. Marine Le Pen, leader of Rassemblement National, announced her candidacy, with the event taking place in La Flèche, France on July 8, 2026.

Graham Platner's downfall is threatening Democrats' chances of winning the US Senate. He was a Democratic US Senate candidate at a campaign rally in Blue Hill, Maine, on June 9, 2026.

Trump threatens, praises, and reassures allies during a NATO summit. The event includes NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, US President Donald Trump, and British Prime Minister Keir Starmer in Ankara on July 8, 2026.

Renewed hostilities between the US and Iran underscore Tehran's deep mistrust of negotiations. People challenged the US during a funeral procession for former Iranian Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei in Tehran on July 6, 2026.

A US judge ordered Donald Trump to pay $5 million to writer E. Jean Carroll. The ruling was related to a legal case involving Carroll, who left the 2nd US Circuit Court of Appeals in Manhattan on September 6, 2024.

Western Europe recorded its hottest June on record. A severe heat wave was observed in Paris, France, with individuals seeking shelter from the extreme weather.

Ukrainians are using Crimea, referred to as the Russians' Riviera, as a battlefield. A Ukrainian drone attack damaged the Defense Museum of Sevastopol in Crimea on June 10, 2026.

Graham Platner, a U.S. Senate candidate, exits his race following a rape allegation. The incident is cited as the reason for his withdrawal.

Russia will continue providing military support to junta-led governments in Burkina Faso, Mali, and Niger. Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov met with Niger's Junta leader General Abdourahamane Tiani in Niger.