The ongoing investigation into failings in child sexual abuse cases has seen a new development, with the national police commissioners' union expressing 'disgust' over a letter from Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin. The letter reportedly criticized a significant 'phantom stock' of untransmitted cases by the police and gendarmerie, highlighting a deepening rift over accountability.

Le Figaro: Sexual violence against minors: Police union 'disgusted' by Gérald Darmanin's…

The national police commissioners' union is reportedly disgusted by a letter from Justice Minister Gérald Darmanin, which denounces a massive 'phantom stock' of untransmitted cases by the police and gendarmerie concerning sexual violence against minors.

The persistent heatwave continues to impact France's energy infrastructure, leading to the shutdown of the Golfech nuclear power plant's reactor. This measure was taken to comply with environmental regulations regarding the Garonne River's temperature, which is approaching its critical 28°C threshold.

Le Figaro: Heatwave: Golfech nuclear reactor stopped again

The Golfech nuclear power plant's reactor has been shut down again due to the heatwave to comply with environmental limits on the Garonne River's temperature, which is approaching the 28°C threshold.

Le Figaro: Up to 40°C: Discover how the heat will spread across the country on maps

Maps illustrate the progression of a heatwave across France, with temperatures expected to reach up to 40°C.

Following recent devastating wildfires, mayors in the Landes and Drôme regions have shared their 'nightmarish experiences.' Concurrently, specialists in Gironde are anticipating a rise in mental health needs, including post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety disorders, highlighting the long-term human cost of the blazes.

Le Monde: Wildfires: Mayors in Landes and Drôme Recount Nightmare Days

Mayors from the Landes and Drôme regions recount their nightmarish experiences during the recent wildfires.

Le Monde: After Fires: Limiting Mental Health Risks

Following the fires, specialists in Gironde anticipate an increase in mental health needs, including post-traumatic stress, depression, and anxiety disorders.

Political figures are closely monitoring and scrutinizing the potential candidacy of former President François Hollande for the 2027 presidential election, weighing his past experience against perceived weaknesses as he considers a return to the political forefront.

Le Monde: 2027 Presidential Election: François Hollande's Potential Candidacy Scrutinized

Political figures are closely watching the potential candidacy of François Hollande for the 2027 presidential election, weighing his experience against perceived weaknesses.

Religious heritage sites, such as crosses and calvaries, are increasingly becoming targets of legal challenges under the banner of secularism. The association SOS Calvaires laments these actions, regretting the removal of what it considers the 'last visible landmarks of a common history.'

Le Figaro: 'Erasing this heritage means cutting a people off from its roots!': when…

Religious heritage, such as crosses and calvaries, are increasingly targeted by legal challenges in the name of secularism, which the association SOS Calvaires regrets as it removes 'last visible landmarks of a common history'.