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On July 12, several notable moments in the history of News stand out. In 1682, Jean Picard, French priest and astronomer (born 1620) passed away. In 1789, In response to the dismissal of the French finance minister Jacques Necker, the radical journalist Camille Desmoulins gives a speech which results in the storming of the Bastille two days later. In 1813, Claude Bernard, French physiologist and academic (died 1878) was born. In 1908, Alain Cuny, French actor (died 1994) was born. In 1969, Chantal Jouanno, French politician, French Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports was born. In 1969, Anne-Sophie Pic, French chef was born. In 1995, Chinese seismologists successfully predict the 1995 Myanmar-China earthquake, reducing the number of casualties to 11. In 1997, François Furet, French historian and author (born 1927) passed away. In 2010, Pius Njawé, Cameroonian journalist (born 1957) passed away. In 2013, Six people are killed and 200 injured in a French passenger train derailment in Brétigny-sur-Orge. Together, these milestones provide historical context for today's news news and ongoing narratives.

French weather forecasters raise alarm over July heatwave

The Local France

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June 24, 2026

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            French weather forecasters raise alarm over July heatwave

Temperatures are expected to fall across France next week – but the respite from June’s historic heatwave may be short-lived, with early warnings that temperatures are set to soar again in July.

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NDTV

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· Jun 24, 2026

France Records 40 Drownings In Five Days Amid Extreme Heatwave

More than half of France remains under a red alert, the highest heatwave warning level, with the national weather agency, Météo-France, forecasting exceptionally high temperatures, both day and...

Reuters

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· Jun 22, 2026

Temperatures soar across Europe

Temperatures are set to climb across Europe, with a projected 104 degrees Fahrenheit across parts of France, while Northern Europe including Belgium and the UK are expecting temperatures over 86 Fahrenheit and even hotter in the coming days, as seen in a graphic. The heat surge ‌on June 21, the summer solstice in the northern hemisphere and typically the start of the three hottest months of the year, raised concerns of an early and persistent onset of extreme conditions, prompting nationwide warnings, transport disruption and signs of strain on wildlife and at tourist hotspots. #europe #heatwave #france #italy #belgium #climatechange

Egyptian Gazette

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· Jul 1, 2026

With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather

Temperatures reached more than 44C (111F) in south-west France this week and 40C (104F) in Paris. Across Europe, the average high temperature has hit the late 30s, almost 20 degrees above average for June. The current heatwave has been unusual in that temperatures have soared in northerly areas. Yet the expectation among meteorologists is that regular patterns [] The post With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather appeared first on Egyptian Gazette.

Huffington Post

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· Jun 23, 2026

Europe Swelters Under Early Heat Wave As France Records 40 Drowning Deaths

Temperatures will remain high around the clock in France, the European nation the most affected so far by the early summer heat wave.

Ariana News

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· Jun 24, 2026

Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe’s heatwave

France experienced its hottest day on record on Tuesday, Meteo France forecaster said, with a peak of 44.3 degrees Celsius (111.74 degrees Fahrenheit) in one town in the south west. The post Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe’s heatwave first appeared on Ariana News | Afghanistan News.

HESPRESS English

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· Jun 25, 2026

France again breaks hottest-ever night record: weather service

France experienced its hottest night from Wednesday to Thursday since measurements began in 1947, the national weather agency said, breaking a record set earlier in the week. The national temperature indicator — an average of daytime and nighttime temperatures across 30 stations — reached 22C, Meteo France said, citing provisional data, coming days after a [] The post France again breaks hottest-ever night record: weather service appeared first on HESPRESS English - Morocco News.

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Related coverage for " French weather forecasters raise alarm over July heatwave ": NDTV — France Records 40 Drownings In Five Days Amid Extreme Heatwave. Reuters — Temperatures soar across Europe. Egyptian Gazette — With Europe burning up in 40C heat, these are the perfect trips to book if you want to escape the hot weather. Huffington Post — Europe Swelters Under Early Heat Wave As France Records 40 Drowning Deaths. Ariana News — Forty drown in France as people seek relief from Europe’s heatwave. HESPRESS English — France again breaks hottest-ever night record: weather service