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The front page of Le Monde prominently features stories related to the ongoing drought and heatwaves in France, including the human toll and expert commentary. International news includes a report on declining freshwater stocks globally and the US Federal Reserve's interest rate hikes. Domestic…
The World Meteorological Organization has warned of serious future implications due to declining freshwater stocks, with 2025 being one of the driest years in 35 years for river flows.
Despite some rainfall, severe water shortages continue to be felt across France.
Le Monde recounts the lives of 8,124 individuals who died from heat during the summer heatwaves in France, highlighting the human cost of climate change.
France recorded over 8,000 heat-related deaths during the summer of 2026, an unprecedented figure since 2003, according to Santé publique France.
Epidemiologist Kévin Jean compares the recent summer's heat impact to Covid-19, describing it as more intense despite being shorter.
An editorial urging readers not to ignore the severity of the ongoing heatwave and its consequences.
The US Federal Reserve increased its key interest rates by a quarter point to combat inflation, despite opposition from President Donald Trump.
Testimonies at the trial for the death of Federico Martin Aramburu were crucial but fragile, failing to definitively confirm premeditation and offering arguments to the defense.
