Browsing: Paris

France is set to host a meeting of the “Coalition of the Willing” on Monday, with 25 heads of state convening in Paris to discuss ongoing support for Ukraine. This coalition, jointly led by France and the UK, now comprises 37 countries and aims to strengthen military aid commitments amidst the ongoing conflict.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy announced a significant government reshuffle, indicating a new prime minister and cabinet will soon be appointed. This decision follows ongoing Russian strikes that resulted in multiple fatalities, amid Zelenskyy’s efforts to renew political strategy and maintain support from lawmakers.

Paris’ Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum will close early this weekend as a heatwave grips France, with temperatures expected to reach up to 39°C. The Eiffel Tower will shut at 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday, while the Louvre will follow suit until Monday due to a red heat alert.

French President Emmanuel Macron visited Syria on Monday, marking the first trip by a Western European leader since the country’s new government formed. Accompanied by a business delegation, Macron aims to discuss regional security and investment while emphasising France’s commitment to a peaceful, sovereign Syria.

Germany’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal Service has recovered a Soviet Second World War M1943 infantry gun from the Neisse River near Forst. Excavation work near the Polish border uncovered the well-preserved weapon, now set for disposal at the KMBD’s facility in Kummersdorf.

Southern Water has implemented a hosepipe ban for one million residents across Hampshire and the Isle of Wight due to critically low water levels from prolonged dry conditions. The ban, effective from July 10, aims to alleviate pressure on water supplies, particularly from the River Test.

The European Public Prosecutor’s Office (EPPO) is conducting raids in four countries to investigate alleged misappropriation of EU funds by the former far-right Identity and Democracy group in the European Parliament. The probe centres on the misuse of €4.3 million between 2019 and 2024.

French President Emmanuel Macron addressed rising global executions at the ninth World Congress against the death penalty in Paris, condemning the highest toll since 1981 with 2,707 executed in 2024. He expressed concern over legislative moves endorsing capital punishment in regions like the Sahel and Israel.

Climate politics in Europe intensify as a second heatwave looms, following approximately 1,300 heat-related fatalities. The European Green Deal, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, faces scrutiny as reliance on air conditioning grows amid rising temperatures, challenging the balance between climate goals and urgent public health needs.

A brutal heatwave will persist across Europe this weekend, with record temperatures recorded in the UK, France, and Germany. As Paris bans alcohol in public and postpones the Pride March, emergency services respond to increased callouts amid extreme conditions, with temperatures peaking at 39°C in the French capital.