France: Drone footage shows drought-hit Var River in southeastern France.

SHOTLIST: LA ROQUETTE-SUR-VAR, FRANCE (JULY 17, 2026) 1. VARIOUS OF DRIED VAR RIVER AND ITS SURROUNDINGSLA ROQUETTE-SUR-VAR, FRANCE - JULY 17, 2026: Drone footage captured on Friday, July 17, low water levels on the Var River near Pont Charles-Albert in southeastern France after weeks of hot weather and little rainfall. The aerial images show large stretches of the riverbed exposed as prolonged heat and dry conditions reduced the river's flow. Across France and much of western Europe, early-season heatwaves have left landscapes unusually dry and vulnerable, with authorities warning that temperatures are set to rise again in the coming days—raising fears of further fires and additional pressure on public health systems.