Live updates: Macron calls crisis meeting as wildfires force 300,000 to flee in Spain and France
French official says uncontrolled fires still headed toward Bordeaux, an urban centre of 265,000 people
Another key Epstein associate takes crucial answers to the grave
As investigators closed in, records shed light on Daniel Siad’s activities within the Epstein network. What evidence died with him?
Roberto Saviano on the Kinahans, living under threat from the Mafia and similarities between Ireland and Italy
Discovery of alliance between Naples Camorra and Kinahan cartel ‘one of the most significant chapters in recent global drug trafficking’
From Resistance fighter to national hero: the long journey of Marc Bloch to the Panthéon
France honours Jewish scholar who transformed study of history before taking up second struggle against Nazi rule
Irish troops take part in huge Bastille Day parade as Macron showcases Europe’s ‘awakening’
Support for Ukraine was a key theme of Paris parade, but that could be tested by 2027 election
Racism row overshadows France-Spain World Cup semi-final
Former Spanish prime minister accused of causing diplomatic incident by suggesting France team not French
Fire ravages protected France forest that inspired the artists of Paris
Wildfire burns through nearly a fifth of Forest of Fontainebleau that featured in works of Monet and inspired early environmentalism
Marine Le Pen’s decision to run for French presidency is a big gamble
Under the shadow of a conviction for abuse of public funds, is the four-time presidential candidate the best choice for her party?
‘They want Messi to stay in the tournament’: Egypt’s disallowed goal against Argentina leads to claims of injustice
Mostafa Zico had a goal ruled out in Tuesday’s Round of 16 game due to a foul in the lead up
Who is Jordan Bardella, Marine Le Pen’s loyal lieutenant?
National Rally will hope the clean-cut 30-year-old can help put its legal troubles behind it – but it may not be that simple
Le Pen declares French presidential candidacy after court shortens sentence for misappropriating funds
Hard-right politician has said she will be free to campaign without an electronic tag pending a further court appeal
Irish holidaymakers leave belongings and flee French wildfires
More than 10,000 evacuated near Perpignan as blaze threatened villages close to French border with Spain
The Italian villages and towns hoping to attract Irish retirees
Incentive aims to bring new life to towns in central and southern Italy hit by depopulation and economic stagnation
France braces for high death toll as hospitals hit heatwave breaking point
‘Heat dome’ expected to move eastward over weekend with high temperatures set to hit Germany, Poland and Croatia
France’s hottest day: ‘We had 44 degrees. I have a photo of the thermometer’
On Wednesday the temperature in Paris rose above 40 for only the fourth time in 150 years. How did France, used to June averages of 25 degrees, cope?