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France battles massive wildfires, Britain records highest ever temperature

13 Sept 15:15 Key points summarised by AI

Southwestern France (Gironde region) is battling its largest wildfires in over 30 years, engulfing 19,300 hectares and forcing 34,000 evacuations, with arson suspected.
Britain recorded its highest-ever temperature above 40C (104F), leading to a 'national emergency' and causing significant travel disruption due to damaged infrastructure.
The severe heatwave extends across western Europe, fueling ongoing wildfires in Spain and Portugal, resulting in evacuations and casualties, while Germany and Belgium brace for potential record temperatures.
Scientists attribute the escalating intensity and frequency of these extreme heatwaves and wildfires to human-caused climate change, projecting a 30% increase in extreme wildfires within 28 years.

Today 12:56 Key points summarised by AI

President Macron condemned widespread rioting and looting during nationwide protests, blaming far-left activists and criminals for the "unrestrained violence" and vowing accountability for those who "sought to bring down the Republic."
Over 2,400 arrests were made as protests against rising living costs and poor school conditions escalated, causing extensive damage to public buildings and businesses in cities like Paris, Limoges (where City Hall burned), Marseille, and Lyon.
The unrest, which organizers hoped would revive the "yellow vest" movement, saw political leaders trade blame, with Macron instructing prefects to protect public buildings and potentially ban future protests to prevent further disorder.