France has seen four heat waves since May, totaling 63 days of heat wave conditions, according to the country’s weather service. Daily and monthly records for summer heat were broken this year, and a heat wave in July was longer than one in 2003 that killed 15,000 people in France.

A government minister says said people have been taking risks by going into the water, with many accidents occurring in areas that are not authorised for swimming.

A tornado formed beneath a violent supercell thunderstorm near Verzeille, south of Carcassonne, on August 24, as severe weather swept through France’s Aude department. Local reports said the tornado

Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman concluded a visit to France with a raft of agreements covering many of his top priorities including AI, geopolitics, and even his favorite pastime: video games.

The pontiff's comments to people preparing for baptism will suggest where he wants to lead the next generation of Catholics and shape their spirituality.