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Approximately 1,200 campers have been urgently evacuated due to wildfires raging in the Pas-de-Calais region of France. The fires, exacerbated by strong winds and dry conditions, necessitated the swift removal of people from affected areas.
A 48-year-old man was found dead in his home in Chalkidiki, Greece, by his wife. Separately, the lifeless bodies of a father and his daughter were discovered at their family home in Pas-de-Calais, France.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claimed responsibility for drone and missile attacks on Saudi Aramco oil facilities in Yanbu and Jizan, escalating the conflict which has also seen increased activity in the Red Sea. A Greek Patriot battery reportedly intercepted a Houthi drone, while concerns grow over the widening regional tensions.
A catamaran service from Dover to Boulogne offers a perfect starting point for exploring the Pas-de-Calais and marshes of Saint-Omer by bike, boat, and kayak, focusing on the culture of the sea.
Marine Le Pen is awaiting a crucial appeal ruling that will determine her eligibility for the 2027 French presidential election. The verdict on her fraud conviction could significantly impact her political future and that of her party.
A 45-year-old man is facing trial in Pas-de-Calais on charges of rape and violence against his partner and two other women living under his roof, as well as child abuse, in a case involving alleged polygamy and coercion.
Several French navy agents are under judicial investigation following reports of racist remarks and endangering rescued migrants aboard a state-chartered vessel in the Pas-de-Calais. The allegations highlight concerns about the treatment of migrants during rescue operations.
The remains of Lieutenant Charles Henry Martin, an Australian pilot who died in 1918, have been identified in Fleurbaix, France, more than a century after his death, thanks to DNA analysis and archiva
102 people were rescued on Tuesday in the Strait of Pas-de-Calais, marking the first arrivals via 'small boats' since April 1st, facilitated by favorable weather conditions.
The driver of a TGV train died in the collision between his train and a heavy goods vehicle at a level crossing between Béthune and Lens.
Marine Le Pen is campaigning in Pas-de-Calais to consolidate gains for the Rassemblement National (RN) ahead of the 2026 municipal elections, promoting her 'neither right, nor left' political stance.
Six men were taken into custody in Saint-Omer, France, after an Islamist attack plot was foiled near a prison, leading to the discovery of a Daech flag and a handgun.
Approximately 1,200 people were evacuated from a campsite in northern France due to two wildfires burning near the beach in the Pas-de-Calais department.
A woman has died after her partner set fire to their home and self-immolated on July 22, taking her and their newborn in his arms. She had also sustained burns in the incident.
An Afghan man has been indicted for the murder of a 65-year-old Chinese woman, believed to be a prostitute, whose body was discovered on July 13 in an apartment in Béthune, Pas-de-Calais.
The body of an unidentified woman was discovered with multiple stab wounds in tourist accommodation in Pas-de-Calais, according to the public prosecutor of Béthune.
A 55-year-old speech therapist has been charged with sexual assault on minors in Pas-de-Calais, with five victims identified following revelations from a five-year-old boy.
A feminist collective is protesting the planned performances of singer Jean-Luc Lahaye in Hénin-Beaumont and Billy-Montigny, Pas-de-Calais, citing his past conviction for corruption of a minor and current investigation for rape and sexual assault.
The family of a 31-year-old detainee, who was charged with attempted murder, has filed a complaint following his suicide in a Pas-de-Calais prison. The prosecutor of Béthune, Etienne Thieffry, stated that the prisoner was incarcerated in a cell with "serious sanitary dysfunctions."
A woman named Cristel from Pas-de-Calais was forced to pay a €1800 fine after discovering that her car dealership had used her Volkswagen Tiguan while it was in for warranty repairs following a breakdown.
A 30-year-old Polish truck driver residing in France has been charged with vehicular homicide after his heavy goods vehicle was struck by a TGV train in Pas-de-Calais.
A migrant boat capsized near Gravelines off the coast of Pas-de-Calais, France, resulting in two deaths and the rescue of 111 migrants, marking the first known fatalities in the area this year.
Two brothers, Elyasse and Moad H., have been charged and imprisoned in Pas-de-Calais, France, on suspicion of involvement in a 'terrorist plot' after their arrest near Longuenesse penitentiary center.
Three people, including two 15-year-old adolescents and a 39-year-old man, were killed in a head-on car collision in Libercourt, Pas-de-Calais, with two other minors seriously injured.
Multiple fires have broken out in the dunes along the Pas-de-Calais coast in France, leading to the evacuation of a campsite in Camiers that housed between 1,000 and 2,000 people. Over 80 departments in France are reportedly on orange alert.
A heatwave in France has led to a surge in tourist numbers in the Pas-de-Calais department, with overnight stays increasing by 13% in June as vacationers seek cooler temperatures.
A man in Pas-de-Calais, France, died after self-immolating, gravely injuring his partner and their infant, prompting an investigation into attempted homicide.
A significant mobilization is anticipated against the proposed 'mega canal' project in Pas-de-Calais, with the presence of environmental activist group Les Soulèvements de la Terre and political party LFI. Jean-Luc Mélenchon has also called for opposition to the future waterway.
A man in Pas-de-Calais, France, has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for rape and violence, with prosecutors describing a system of control and manipulation over his three partners and four children.
The Pas-de-Calais prefecture in France has prohibited the installation of CBD vending machines within 500 meters of places frequented by minors. This measure aims to regulate access to CBD products for young people.
Two women tragically died, likely from suffocation, and 16 others were injured on a migrant boat attempting to cross the English Channel from France to the United Kingdom. The incident highlights the dangers faced by asylum seekers making the perilous journey.
Several migrants are in cardio-respiratory arrest following a shipwreck involving a taxi-boat during a clandestine crossing attempt in Pas-de-Calais, France, with the casualty toll still being consolidated.
Σοβαρό σιδηροδρομικό ατύχημα σημειώθηκε το πρωί στη βόρεια Γαλλία, κοντά στην πόλη Nœux-les-Mines, στην περιοχή Πα-ντε-Καλαί.
The new National Rally mayor in Pas-de-Calais, France, has ordered the removal of a plaque honoring Georges Ibrahim Abdallah, a communist militant convicted of complicity in the assassinations of American and Israeli diplomats.
A 23-year-old soldier was critically injured in the abdomen after an accidental weapon discharge during cleaning or maintenance by another marine fusilier in Pas-de-Calais, France.
A car accident in Pas-de-Calais, France, involving a vehicle with four 15-year-olds and another car, resulted in the deaths of two teenagers and the 39-year-old driver of the second vehicle.