France has endured its longest heatwave on record, matching the 1983 heatwave, which came to an end on Friday. The prolonged period of extreme temperatures has intensified discussions around climate change and the political response to it.

Le Figaro: France's Heatwave Becomes Longest on Record, Equalling 1983

A heatwave that began in late July has become the longest on record in France, matching the duration of the 1983 heatwave, with its end marked on Friday.

Le Monde: Political figures unable to respond to climate emergency, despite a summer…

Political leaders are failing to adequately address the climate emergency, even after a summer marked by record-breaking heatwaves and fires.

Le Monde: After heatwaves and fires, the National Rally is caught up by its lack of…

Despite acknowledging climate change, the far-right National Rally party struggles to develop a credible discourse on adapting to the crisis, facing criticism from environmentalists and the government.

Former Prime Minister François Fillon has been suspended from the Legion of Honour for ten years. This decision follows the final confirmation of his conviction in a case involving the fictitious employment of his wife.

Mediapart: François Fillon suspended from the Legion of Honour

Former Prime Minister François Fillon has been stripped of the Legion of Honour for ten years following the final confirmation of his conviction in a case involving fictitious employment for his wife.

Former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is taking a firm stance on immigration issues during his visit to Mayotte. His proposed reforms are drawing criticism for potentially being unconstitutional and based on misconceptions, marking a clear shift to the right.

Mediapart: Edouard Philippe takes a hard line on immigration in Mayotte

Former Prime Minister Edouard Philippe is visiting Mayotte, aiming to mark a shift to the right on immigration issues. His proposed reforms are criticized as likely unconstitutional and based on myths.

A judicial investigation has been opened against former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec for ten new charges of rape and forty sexual assaults. This development follows his previous conviction for numerous offenses.

Mediapart: Le Scouarnec: Judicial investigation opened for ten new rapes and forty sexual…

The Lorient prosecutor's office has opened a judicial investigation into ten new rapes and forty sexual assaults against Joël Le Scouarnec, an ex-surgeon previously convicted for numerous offenses.