France

The launch of a Russian Soyuz launcher with 34 satellites on board has been postponed again, according to the operator Arianespace. The start should now take place on Sunday night.

In the south of France, large fires have driven residents and holidaymakers from their quarters, and fires are also blazing in Italy. The number of victims is increasing. In Sweden, on the other hand, rain causes flooding.

The fires in the hinterland of Saint-Tropez broke out on Monday after severe drought and heat. Now there is a first fatality to be mourned.

The hinterland of Saint Tropez is on fire. According to the authorities, the fire in southern France is not yet under control. There is still no all-clear.

A corona infection can be sniffed out by dogs. Retirement homes in France want to have their residents regularly tested for infection by four-legged friends in the future. An option for Germany?

Anyone who takes a good hour on Wednesday evening will see absurdities on Arte: a suspect in a murder case is being interrogated at a police station with the charm of the 1970s. So far, so good - one might think. But the whole thing is getting completely out of hand.

After many eastern Mediterranean countries, forest fires are now also raging in the south of France. Many people had to be brought to safety.

Jean-Pierre Jeunet owns a beautiful house in Provence. Thanks to “Amélie”. But the French director owes much more to the film.