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France battles an early May heatwave with safety warnings. France is coping with an early May 2026 heatwave that brings intense temperatures and safety alerts, including a yellow warning in Finistère and health advisories issued.

Record-breaking early heatwave triggers extended alerts in France. An unusually early and intense heatwave sweeps across France with prolonged yellow alerts, especially in Finistère, raising concerns about public health impacts.

Montpellier clinches Coupe de France handball crown with a 27-24 victory. Montpellier edged Nantes 27-24 in the 2026 Coupe de France final at Bercy, powered by goalkeeper Rémi Desbonnet's 11 saves and a dominant defensive display.

France faces delays in medical cannabis rollout despite strong public backing. With 92% public support for medical cannabis, France still grapples with regulatory obstacles that limit patient access and spark policy debate challenges.

Young eco-activists in Bordeaux drive push for radical green politics. Two researchers from Bordeaux-Montaigne University lead a fresh ecological political movement calling for deep social and environmental reforms and new environmental strategies.