Sylvie Corbet

France is bracing for its fifth heat wave alert of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across the country since May

The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across Europe since May

Temperature set to hit 40°C from Tuesday in southeastern France, 36°C in England; record-breaking heat contributes to wildfires and droughts across continent

PARIS (AP) — The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across Europe since May.

Globally, so far this is the third-hottest year, behind 2024 and 2025, climate statistics show.

KENSINGTON, Maryland (AP) — The contiguous United States set a record for its hottest month ever in July, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.

PARIS (AP) — France has banned unsolicited telemarketing calls under a new law aimed at protecting consumers from intrusive sales pitches and shielding vulnerable people from fraudulent commercial practices.

News By SYLVIE CORBET Associated Press Aug 11, 2026 FILE - A person uses his phone near the Eiffel Tower in Paris, Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2022.

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The law that took effect Tuesday requires businesses to obtain prior consent before contacting consumers.