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This page is an archive of main headlines from France for 12.07.2026.

It displays 248 headlines from many sources chronologically, as they appeared throughout the day, accompanied by AI overviews that were written in real time.

12.07.2026 ⇢ The Day the Fontainebleau Forest Burned
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The heatwave's grip tightened, with 37 departments on red alert and EDF shutting three nuclear reactors.

Overnight, the US-Iran conflict escalated dramatically: the US struck 140 targets in Iran after Tehran attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, breaking the ceasefire.

By evening, a wildfire of 'exceptional scale' erupted in Seine-et-Marne, consuming 300 hectares of Fontainebleau forest and forcing the closure of the A6 highway. Water-bomber planes were deployed for the first time in Île-de-France.

Earlier, a terror probe opened after weapons were found in a car near a Sarcelles synagogue.

In sports, Argentina and England advanced to the World Cup semifinals, while Van der Poel won a Tour de France stage shortened by the heat.

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01:13⇢Le Pen's Poll Victory and Immunity Shield

⌨The newspapers report on a new poll showing Marine Le Pen winning the presidential election in all second-round scenarios (Le Figaro), while Mediapart highlights her immunity from prison if elected. The Spanish wildfire with a French missing person continues (France TV Info, BFMTV). A Tour de France victory overshadowed by a mentor's death (Le Parisien) and England's World Cup match (20 Minutes) are also covered.
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Dans les départements en alerte maximale, les températures pourront atteindre 41 °C, avec des minimales en hausse la nuit
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Suivez en direct le quart de finale entre l'Argentine et la Suisse, samedi soir à Kansas City
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03:42⇢Strait of Hormuz Shut

⌨The newspapers report on the Iran closing the Strait of Hormuz and US strikes (Le Figaro), while the heatwave red alert expands to 37 departments (Le Monde). Sports coverage includes Argentina-Switzerland World Cup match (20 Minutes) and Norway-England (Le Parisien).
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Suivez en direct le quart de finale entre l’Argentine et la Suisse, samedi soir à Kansas City
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L'épisode de canicule se poursuit ce dimanche 12 juillet pour une grande partie de la France. Une hausse des températures est même attendue, avec plus de 40°C notamment en Nouvelle-Aquitaine. Météo-France a placé 37 départements en vigilance rouge "canicule" et 46 en orange.
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07:16⇢Strait of Hormuz Shut, US Strikes Iran

⌨The newspapers report on the US striking 140 targets in Iran after Tehran closed the Strait of Hormuz (Le Figaro), while a severe heatwave expands red alerts to 37 departments (BFMTV, Le Monde). The World Cup quarterfinal sees Argentina advance after extra time (20 Minutes).
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08:25⇢US Strikes Iran 140 Times After Strait Attack

⌨The newspapers report on the US striking 140 targets in Iran after Tehran attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, breaking the ceasefire (Le Figaro, France TV Info). Meanwhile, a French woman is among 23 missing in a Spanish wildfire (BFMTV). The heatwave continues to strain water networks (Le Monde).
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L’Argentine s'est qualifiée pour les demi-finales de la Coupe du monde en battant la Suisse (3-1, a.p.), samedi soir à Kansas City
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09:29⇢US Strikes 140 Targets in Iran After Strait Attack

⌨The newspapers report on US strikes on 140 targets in Iran after Tehran attacked a ship in the Strait of Hormuz, breaking the ceasefire (Le Figaro, France TV Info, Le Monde). Meanwhile, a French woman is among 23 missing in a Spanish wildfire (BFMTV).
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11:03⇢Strait of Hormuz Erupts Again

⌨The newspapers report on the US striking 140 targets in Iran and Iran attacking ships in the Strait of Hormuz, breaking the ceasefire (20 Minutes, BFMTV, France TV Info). The heatwave continues to strain water networks (Le Monde). A French woman is missing in a Spanish wildfire (Le Figaro).
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Les hostilités ont repris au Moyen-Orient. Les Etats-Unis ont indiqué avoir frappé 140 cibles iraniennes, tandis que l’Iran a lancé des missiles et des drones sur ses voisins du Golfe
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12:04⇢Strait of Hormuz Ceasefire Shattered

⌨The newspapers report on the escalating US-Iran conflict after the US struck 140 targets in Iran and Tehran attacked ships in the Strait of Hormuz, breaking the ceasefire (France TV Info, Le Figaro, BFMTV, 20 Minutes). The heatwave continues with red alerts in 37 departments and record temperatures (BFMTV, Le Monde, L'Humanité).
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Parfum qui tourne, sillage étouffant… En canicule, nos fragrances nous trahissent. Deux expertes livrent leurs astuces pour y remédier
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13:16⇢Heatwave Red Alert and Drowning Toll Rise

⌨The newspapers report on the ongoing heatwave, with 37 departments on red alert and 139 drownings since June 19 (BFMTV, Le Monde, L'Humanité). The US-Iran ceasefire collapse continues to be covered (France TV Info). A new headline from Valeurs Actuelles claims baccalaureate results favor those named Victoire over Mohammed, highlighting social inequality.
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14:38⇢Heatwave Red Alert and Bardella's Unity Bid

⌨The newspapers report on the ongoing heatwave with 26 million French under red alert and a wildfire in Trévillach now contained (Le Monde, BFMTV). Jordan Bardella proposes a government of 'national unity' for 2027 (BFMTW). Commemorations begin for the 10th anniversary of the Nice attack (France TV Info).
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La pétition contre la loi sur la « présomption de légitime défense » pour les forces de l’ordre a atteint un demi-million de signataires en l’espace de quelques jours. Une contestation menée par la famille d’une victime, Souheil El Khalfaoui, en lutte depuis plus de cinq ans.
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15:54⇢US Strikes Iran Very Hard

⌨The newspapers report on escalating US-Iran hostilities after the US struck Iran 'very hard' and Iran hit a second ship (BFMTV, Le Figaro). A heatwave red alert continues with 26 million affected (Le Monde). Jordan Bardella is relegated to number 2 behind Marine Le Pen (France TV Info). A petition against police self-defense law reaches 500,000 signatures (Mediapart).
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16:58⇢Weapons Near Synagogue Spark Terror Probe

⌨The newspapers report on a terror alert in Sarcelles, where the anti-terror prosecutor opened an investigation after weapons were found in a car near a synagogue (Le Figaro, France TV Info). The heatwave continues with 37 departments on red alert and EDF shutting down three nuclear reactors (Le Monde, BFMTV, Le Parisien).
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Suivez la 9e étape du Tour de France entre Malemort et Ussel, raccourcie de 30 km en raison de la canicule, ce dimanche
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17:59⇢Heatwave Peaks Before Relief

⌨The newspapers report on the ongoing heatwave, with Météo-France predicting a temperature drop from Monday but 37 departments still on red alert (Le Figaro, BFMTV, Le Monde). EDF has shut down three nuclear reactors due to heat (France TV Info). Sports coverage includes Van der Poel winning the Tour de France stage (20 Minutes) and Real Madrid becoming the most prolific club in World Cup history (Le Parisien).
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Face à la tour Eiffel, près de 150 personnes se sont rassemblées pour lire, le téléphone en mode avion, lors d’une « reading party »
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19:16⇢Flames Cross the Highways

⌨The newspapers report on wildfires around Paris, with flames crossing the A5 and A6 highways (Le Parisien, Le Monde). A French woman died in a Spanish wildfire, her husband blaming authorities (France TV Info). Meanwhile, business leaders vow to fight Le Pen's economic program (Le Figaro).
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Le saviez-vous : [TRIBUNE] La représentation nationale menacée. Une humiliation sans réponse ? [ÉDITO] Défilé du 14 Juillet : der des der pour Macron… [POINT DE VUE] Ivry-sur-Seine : la mairie PC subventionne le Mali. La France a déjà donné, non ? [TRIBUNE] Il n’existe pas de législation « cliquet » [UNE PROF EN FRANCE] Ces profs stars des réseaux sociaux et leurs communautés [VOS COMMENTAIRES] « Vociférations et violence » : ultimes arguments de la gauche [LIVRE] Les Traîtres les plus cons de l’Histoire : un sujet vieux comme le monde [CINÉMA] Permis de détruire, l’humour corse en petite forme
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21:12⇢Iran's Strait of Hormuz Poker

⌨The newspapers report on Iran's brinkmanship in the Strait of Hormuz (Le Parisien), a heatwave-driven wildfire crisis across France with 37 departments on red alert (BFMTV), and a deadly wildfire in southern Spain that killed 12 (France TV Info). Le Figaro offers a feature on Crimean sentiment under Russian occupation. L'Humanité highlights record poverty under Macron.
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23:29⇢Flames Engulf Fontainebleau Forest

⌨The newspapers report on a massive wildfire in Seine-et-Marne that has burned 300 hectares, with water-bomber planes deployed for the first time in Île-de-France (Le Parisien, Le Figaro, BFMTV, France TV Info). The heatwave continues with 37 departments on red alert. Meanwhile, 20 Minutes explores whether drone shows could replace fireworks due to drought and fire risks.
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