France's economy grew by 0.2% in the second quarter, primarily driven by strong exports and a rebound in domestic demand, thereby avoiding a recession. This positive trend was supported by a 0.4% increase in household consumption, according to INSEE data.

Le Figaro: France Avoids Recession with 0.2% Growth

France's GDP grew by 0.2% in the second quarter, driven by exports and a recovering domestic demand, thus avoiding a recession.

Le Figaro: French Household Consumption Increases 0.4%

INSEE data shows a 0.4% increase in French household consumption, contributing to the country's economic growth.

The large wildfire in Gironde is now stabilized, with residents allowed to return to their homes in nine communes. Firefighters maintain vigilance for smoldering fires. Separately, a fire outbreak in the Fontainebleau forest has been contained. Despite ongoing heat, favorable weather is contributing to the improved situation.

Le Monde: Wildfires in Gironde Stabilized, Fire Contained in Fontainebleau Forest

Live updates on the significant fires in Gironde, France, reporting that the immense blaze is stabilized and residents of nine communes are allowed to return home. A separate fire outbreak in Fontainebleau forest has also been contained. The report also mentions 115 fires in Turkey, with 110…

Mediapart: Optimism in Gironde as Fire is Stabilized and Weather is Favorable

Despite high temperatures and wind, the wildfire in Gironde has not progressed since Sunday, though firefighters warn of smoldering fires that could persist underground for months.

Le Figaro: France Fires: Mega-fire Remains 'Stabilized'

The large wildfire in France's Gironde region remains stable, with favorable weather expected, according to officials.

Le Monde: Chaotic but Effective Collaboration Between Firefighters and Volunteers

An article detailing the sometimes chaotic, yet ultimately effective, collaboration between professional firefighters and volunteers battling the fires, highlighting challenges with coordination and authority.

Le Monde: Worst Avoided in Lanton Amidst Rapid Fire Spread

A report from Lanton, near Arcachon Bay, describing how the worst was narrowly avoided as flames advanced rapidly, with emergency services urging immediate evacuation.

The Paris police prefecture has issued an expulsion order against CNews commentator Xenia Fedorova. This action follows months of scrutiny regarding her pro-Kremlin commentary, with authorities citing her behavior as undermining fundamental state interests. Fedorova, a former editor-in-chief of RT France, has been a regular commentator on various French media outlets.

Mediapart: Propagandist Xenia Fedorova Finally Targeted by Expulsion Order

Following months of perceived inaction, the Paris police prefecture has issued an expulsion order against CNews commentator Xenia Fedorova, citing that her behavior undermines fundamental state interests.

France is experiencing its fourth heatwave of the summer, making 2026 a record-breaking year. A Giec vice-president highlighted the significant impact of climate change in Western Europe, urging preparedness for extreme situations.

Mediapart: Facing Increasingly Frequent Heatwaves, 'We Must Prepare for Out-of-the-Norm…

France is experiencing its fourth heatwave of the summer, marking 2026 as a record-breaking year and highlighting the significant impact of climate change in Western Europe, according to a Giec vice-president.