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France heat wave
40 drown in France as heat wave persists
Officials said most of the victims were young people who had been swimming in unsupervised areas
World Cup 2026
France start Mbappé, Olise against Senegal in Group I opener
Didier Deschamps’ side begins its latest World Cup run after the 2022 final defeat, while Senegal look for a sharper start after exiting the last tournament to England
France
Patrick Bruel placed under formal investigation for rape
The French singer and actor denies the allegations and was released under judicial supervision after two days in custody in Nanterre
France
French prosecutors seek charges and detention for Patrick Bruel
The Nanterre prosecutor made the request after the artist spent 48 hours in custody over multiple sexual assault accusations, which he denies