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The Mediapart front page features several prominent stories, with a major focus on environmental and social issues in France. This includes extensive reporting on wildfires in Gironde and record-breaking fire seasons nationwide. Social issues such as violence in schools and a case of alleged…
The prefect has ordered the evacuation of the highly touristic peninsula of Cap-Ferret due to raging wildfires in Gironde, France. The story recounts a day where the region was engulfed by smoke from a fire that had already consumed over 10,000 hectares.
Since January, approximately 46,000 hectares have been destroyed by fires in France, surpassing the previous record set in 2022. The burned area in 2026 already significantly exceeds the total for all of 2025.
In a highly unpredictable global context, the European Central Bank has opted for monetary status quo, awaiting developments in the energy crisis. Its policy is to apply standard anti-inflation measures, even if they are ill-suited.
A questionnaire intended to strengthen controls and encourage victims to speak out about school violence will not be mandatory for private contract schools, only for public ones. This has raised concerns among MPs.
The family of Joris Laurencin, who committed suicide on July 14th, believes racist insults and harassment within a youth group led to his death. Two investigations are currently underway.
Left-wing deputies are challenging the new agricultural emergency law, which partially permits the use of previously banned pesticides, by referring it to the Constitutional Council. Concerns are also raised about the government's actions.
Donald Trump and Benjamin Netanyahu initiated a war against Iran that is now beyond their control. With elections in mind, they are pursuing different paths, primarily aiming to satisfy their distinct voter bases.
This article explores the historical and cultural significance of the Suez Canal, from Gamal Abdel Nasser's era to contemporary Iranian memes.
