French fortified city; prefecture of Aude, Occitania
Greece has faced a fresh round of wildfires, with two helicopters colliding during firefighting operations near Psatha, Attica. A Danish pilot and a Greek coordinator have died; one crew member on the second helicopter survived. Authorities say winds and heat have intensified blazes across Attica and nearby regions, with evacuations continuing.
In Caen, France, a car deliberately drove into pedestrians near the train station. One person has died and several were injured, with authorities noting the incident is not treated as terrorism. The driver has been arrested and a police investigation is underway.
A police body cam from Carcassonne shows officers using racist and homophobic language. The clip, published by Midi Libre, is tied to the National Rally and has drawn condemnation from officials. The RN says it has removed the officer and condemned the remarks; investigations are underway as scrutiny of the party grows ahead of France’s presidential race.