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France: Heat, Wind Fuel New Wildfires on Atlantic Coast
Heat and strong winds are hindering firefighters battling rekindled wildfires along France's Atlantic coast. Many evacuated residents have been allowed to return home.
924 jailed for child sex offenses after Lyhanna case review
Following the Lyhanna case, a national review of child sexual violence complaints led to 924 individuals being incarcerated. The Justice Minister had instructed magistrates and investigators to re-examine all such complaints.
SNCF Posts Record Profit Amid Climate Woes
Despite winter storms, heatwaves, and climate-related disruptions affecting four out of six months, SNCF reported a record profit of 1.2 billion euros for the first half of the year. Revenue increased to 21.94 billion euros, up from 21.52 billion a year prior, driven by increased TGV traffic.
