Tag: France
France experiencing worst drought on record – BBC News
France is in the middle of its fourth heatwave of the summer, with temperatures up to 40C, and experiencing what the government has said is its worst drought on record. It has left villages without any drinking water and forced dozens of people in southeastern parts of the country to move to nearby evacuation centres to escape wildfires. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #France #BBCNews
France wildfire forces thousands to flee – BBC News
More than 1,000 firefighters are battling a “monster” wildfire in the south-western France that has already destroyed nearly 7,000 hectares of forest. The raging blaze near the city of Bordeaux has gutted a number of homes and forced 10,000 residents to flee. European countries have seen a wave of deadly wildfires this summer, triggered by record temperatures and droughts across the continent. Please subscribe HERE…
South of France faces “heat apocalypse” as thousands flee their homes – BBC News
South-west France is facing a “heat apocalypse” say meteorologists, as extreme temperatures continue to hit much of Europe. Temperatures are forecast to reach record levels in 15 regions of south-west France, as firefighters battle wildfires. More than 24,000 people have been forced to leave their homes and emergency shelters have been set up accommodate them. Blazes in Spain, Portugal and Greece are also affecting many…
Europe heatwave fuels wildfires in Portugal, France and Spain – BBC News
A heatwave is fuelling wildfires in Portugal, France and Spain. Around 3,500 firefighters in Portugal are battling dozens of blazes, as temperatures break records in various parts of the country. Heatwaves have become more frequent, more intense, and longer-lasting because of climate change. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #Europe #BBCNews
Sur RT France, les adieux d'une présentatrice avant la fermeture de la chaîne
TÉLÉVISION – Clap de fin pour RT France. Le média d’État financé par la Russie -et accusé de désinformation sur la guerre en Ukraine- cesse d’émettre ce mercredi 2 mars à la suite d’une décision de l’Union européenne. Avant que le flux ne soit coupé, la présentatrice Samantha Ramsamy a tenu à saluer les téléspectateurs, comme vous pouvez le voir dans notre vidéo en tête…
107-year-old Norwegian WW2 veteran knighted by France decades after helping liberation – BBC News
107-year-old Nils Severin Økland helped to liberate southern France from the Nazis in the Second World War. He has now been awarded the title of Knight of the French Legion of Honour for his service over seven decades ago. Please subscribe HERE http://bit.ly/1rbfUog #WW2 #WorldWar2 #BBCNews