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Good morning! It’s 20th August, and here’s your France daily news capsule.

Severe thunderstorms prompt yellow alerts across 37 departments today.

Donald Trump threatens economic war against nations aiding Iran.

Yannick Jadot launches initiative to reshape the left around social ecology for 2027 elections.

Judicial investigation opened against former surgeon Joël Le Scouarnec for sexual assaults on 48 victims.

At least 13 dead in Russian bombings in Kyiv and surrounding areas.

Sébastien Lecornu establishes new unit to combat urgent cyber threats.

Body of influencer Sonia Bellina found partially burned in Gard.

Massive wildfire scorches 250 hectares in Lozère, injuring one firefighter.

Tourist cars vandalized in Brittany with anti-tourist messages.

Ukraine war: Sting drone sets record by downing Russian aircraft at over 7,400 meters.

Donald Trump claims North Korea possesses 57 nuclear weapons, raising alarms.

Iran threatens to target military sites in Europe amid escalating Middle East conflict.

Helicopter crash near sacred mountain leaves no survivors among tourists.

Meta faces trial over allegations of fostering children's addiction to social media.

NASA reports failure of its critical mission to rescue the Swift scientific telescope.

That’s all for now — have a great day ahead!