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After the moratorium took effect, soy-related deforestation fell to near zero.
22:07Tornado near Saint-Etienne, massive hailstones: Why are the storms sweeping across France so devastating?Storms continued to cause major damage in France on Thursday, July 16. A tornado was spotted near Saint-Etienne, and 30 departments are under orange alert. Thousands of households…
22:00Devastating thunderstorms sweep across FranceAfter the heatwave, devastating thunderstorms swept across France, causing major damage. Thirty departments are under orange alert, and thousands of households were without electricity this morning.
21:58Thunderstorms: Torrential rain lashes western FranceSeveral departments were hit by severe thunderstorms. In Sarthe, around 50 municipalities were struck by lightning. Dozens of residents had to be evacuated.
21:02France 2 weather forecast for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 8:50 p.m.What will the weather be like today and over the next few days? Discover all of France 2's weather forecasts for July 16, 2026, presented by . Updated…
20:01France 2 Weather Forecast for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 7:55 p.m.What weather can be expected today and in the coming days? Discover France 2's full weather forecast for July 16, 2026. Updated on June 26, 2026, at 2:34…
19:27At least 12,000 excess deaths recorded in Europe during the June heatwaveThis tally, compiled by AFP based on national data, may still change over the coming weeks.
19:05Drought: Smaller fruits and vegetablesSome fruits and vegetables will likely be more expensive because of the drought and repeated heatwaves. Eggs and cereals are also affected.