Europe France In the referendum on independence in New Caledonia, the no vote won again with 96,5%, but over half the voters did not go to the polls, a 50% abstention rate compared to the 14% in the last referendums
Europe France Despite weather closures, over 50.000 people have been swimming in the River Seine's three pools in Paris since their opening on 5 July for the first time after 1923; following a years-long cleanup, the opening is a legacy of the 2024 Olympics
Europe France Nearly 300.000 passengers across Europe have been affected as French air traffic controllers began a two-day strike that led to the cancellation of hundreds of flights at the start of summer season to protest against understaffing and “toxic management”
Europe France The 3rd UN Ocean Conference closed in Nice on 13 June; jointly organized with Costa Rica it focused on "Accelerating action and mobilizing all actors to conserve and sustainably use the ocean" and closed with horn ships saluting the wave of commitments
Europe France Around 600 people have been arrested in the clashes following the post-match celebrations after Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League win 5-0 against Italian team Inter; Paris was the epicenter of the disorders, with 1/5 of the arrests