Tens of millions of people suffered and thousands died during a historic heatwave in France. As the temperatures rose while the days stretched on, media attention invariably turned to air conditioning, a rare technology in France. In this edition of FRANCE 24's media show "Scoop", we look at media coverage of the brutal heat and the outrageous rhetoric that sometimes ensued. Guests include FRANCE 24'S Environment Editor Valerie Dekimpe and Tech Editor Peter O'Brien.
Heated debate: When air conditioning became political in France
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Sat 09:37 - NBC News
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Sat 13:14 - The Atlantic
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Sat 14:21 - BBC
Burkina Faso severs diplomatic ties with France - BBC
Sat 16:33 - Reuters
France considers measures after Burkina Faso breaks off relations - Reuters
Sat 20:25 - Fox News
Heather Graham sizzles in white bikini during South of France getaway - Fox News
Sat 20:40 - Cyclingnews
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Sun 10:00 - The New York Times
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Sun 11:09 - La Libre (BE)
A civilian plane crashed in France: 11 people dead
Sun 11:43 - DW Top
France: 11 killed in civilian plane crash
Sun 11:43 - DW All
France: 11 killed in civilian plane crash
Sun 11:52 - Al Jazeera English
At least 11 dead as skydiving plane crashes in France
Sun 12:05 - Euronews
France: 11 killed in civilian plane crash near Nancy
Sun 12:06 - Aftenposten (NO)
Eleven died after a plane crash in France
Sun 12:18 - CNN
Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing 11 people - CNN
Sun 12:32 - SRF International
Parachutist killed – Eleven dead in plane crash near Nancy
Sun 12:59 - Team Bahrain Victorious
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Sun 13:21 - BBC Headlines
Eleven killed after plane carrying skydivers crashes in eastern France
Sun 13:50 - Die Welt
Eleven dead in plane crash in France – plane registered in Germany
Sun 13:52 - The Guardian
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Sun 13:55 - ESPN
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Sun 14:42 - NYT Europe
Skydiving Plane Crashes in France, Killing All 11 People Aboard
Sun 14:42 - The New York Times
Skydiving Plane Crashes in France, Killing All 11 People Aboard - The New York Times
Sun 15:58 - The Guardian
French skydiving plane crashes near Nancy, killing all 11 onboard
Sun 16:02 - Le Figaro
Plane crash near Nancy: the accident is the deadliest in France for aviation excluding military and commercial transport
Sun 16:08 - SRF International
Parachuting school – Eleven dead in plane crash near Nancy
Sun 16:38 - Reuters
Record heatwave disrupts Europe as France warns death toll to rise - Reuters
Sun 16:51 - Outside Magazine
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Sun 17:00 - politico.eu
France hunts for new EU taxes to fund €2T budget - politico.eu
Sun 18:39 - France 24
Skydiving plane crashes in France, killing all 11 people on board
Sun 19:14 - BBC
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Mon 01:30 - AP News
France records around 1,000 additional deaths as extreme heat breaks European records - AP News
Mon 01:53 - FloBikes
Rivals Impress But Tadej Pogacar Still The Boss Ahead of Tour de France 2026 - FloBikes
Mon 02:53 - Yahoo
France sends rescue team to earthquake-hit Venezuela as as 51,000 still missing in rubble - Yahoo
Mon 08:06 - UAE Team Emirates
Tadej Pogačar aims for a record-equalling fifth Tour de France title - UAE Team Emirates
Mon 09:08 - France 24
Israel says detonates Hezbollah tunnel, strikes south Lebanon - France 24
Mon 09:21 - France 24
Sultan of Oman to meet France's Macron with spotlight on Strait of Hormuz - France 24
Mon 09:35 - France 24
Pogacar rides with Del Toro and Yates in quest for fifth Tour de France - France 24
Wed 11:08 - Tagesschau
New law against cheap clothes in France
Wed 12:35 - Tagesschau
At least five dead in high-rise building fire in Antwerp
Fri 14:49 - France 24
Heated debate: When air conditioning became political in France