Society · July 2026

France on July 10 activated its new 'extreme heat' Orsec emergency plan for the first time as temperatures soared, with officials reporting that wildfires have already burned twice as much land as last year. Riders in the Tour de France are struggling to adapt to the heatwave, which is expected to last until at least July 14. The French government's climate council had previously warned that the country is not ready for dangerous climate change impacts. The planned loan of the Bayeux Tapestry to London has sparked controversy in France. France has seen a rise in infant mortality rates, according to official data. Social media posts falsely claim an AI-generated video shows the eruption of Indonesia's Anak Krakatau volcano, AFP Fact Check reported.