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France and Spain race to control wildfires as more than 250,000 evacuated – as it happened

Meanwhile, in the UK, a blaze in the Cairngorms national park has been described as ‘very serious’ by Scotland’s first minister

The Guardian - UK

More than 200,000 people flee raging wildfires in France and Spain, some escaping by boat

Thousands fled homes as massive forest fires raged out of control. French and Spanish firefighters battled intense blazes fueled by high temperatures. Evacuations impacted areas near Bordeaux and Madrid, with some fleeing by boat. European nations sent reinforcements to aid firefighting efforts in both countries. Spain has experienced its worst…

The Economic Times

Zelensky denies bizarre claim he took cocaine with Macron in interview with far-right MAGA influencer

The rumour was amplified by Tucker Carlson during an interview with Russian president Vladimir Putin

The Independent UK

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Macron calls for EU reinforcements as France battles spreading wildfires

President Emmanuel Macron has requested assistance from aircraft and helicopters through the European Union's civil protection mechanism as wildfires intensify across France, while authorities have ordered the evacuation of towns near the southwestern city of Bordeaux on Saturday "as a precaution."

Radio France Internationale

China celebrates its first winners of top global maths prize – here are the problems they solved

Awards make China only the fifth country to ever produce two Fields medallists at a single ceremony, and the first in Asia to do so

The Independent UK

More than 200,000 people flee or lock down as wildfires sweep France and Spain

‘Highly unpredictable’ blaze forces evacuation of Cap Ferret on French coast and Spain declares national emergency

The Guardian - UK

Southern Europe still battling wildfires as Spain declares national emergency in Madrid region

Spain has declared a national emergency as wildfires threaten the Madrid region, while France seeks EU help and Italy battles blazes across Sicily.

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🔴 Live: More than 100,000 evacuated in France's fire-hit southwest, PM Lecornu calls crisis meeting

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France 24

All hail London—whatever the U.K.’s new Prime Minister says

Andy Burnham does not have long to wait. If he wants to make a real economic difference, he should focus on the U.K.'s greatest asset: a globally significant city whose scale is its superpower.

Fortune

France Passes Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Leading Europe's Crackdown on Internet Freedom

French President Emmanuel Macron has advocated for social media bans before. Now, he's gotten his wish before leaving office.

Reason

Can Andy Burnham rescue Britain?

Ever since Brexit, the UK has been on a downward economic and political slide. Can improved vibes really fix that?

Salon

The countries set to follow France in banning social media for children

More than a dozen countries look set to follow Australia and France by introducing a social media ban for children, writes Anthony Cuthbertson

The Independent UK

France Just Took on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X With Europe’s Toughest Social Media Ban for Kids

France became the first European Union country to approve a blanket social media ban for children under 15 on Tuesday, as lawmakers moved to curb young users’ exposure to addictive design and harmful content.

Benzinga

Macron talks environment minister out of quitting over pesticide U-turn

France's environment minister, Monique Barbut, will remain in her post, given the "urgency" to act on climate change, after submitting her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron over a bill to reintroduce bee-harming pesticides, her team said Wednesday.

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Euronews

French environment minister convinced to stay on after announcing resignation

Barbut had resigned earlier on Wednesday and criticized the government in a LinkedIn post, saying it had reneged on promises over an agricultural bill to reintroduce certain pesticides.

Radio France Internationale

Gabon and France deepen industrial cooperation with Eramet manganese deal

French mining group Eramet is considering a major expansion of manganese processing in Gabon under an agreement that could strengthen the country’s industrial base, modernise its railway network and reduce its reliance on exports of unprocessed ore.

France 24

French environment minister to stay in post amid 'urgency' to act on climate

France's environment minister Monique Barbut said Wednesday that she will remain in her post despite her disagreement with a bill on bee-harming pesticides, given the "urgency" to act on climate change. Earlier in the day, Barbut said she would submit her resignation to the president.

International Business Times UK

France Goes First: Could Europe's Child Social Media Ban Spread Across the EU?

France has enacted a groundbreaking law banning social media for children under 15, aiming to protect them from online harms. This move could set a precedent for digital regulation across Europe.

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International Business Times UK

France Social Media Ban Could Force Under-15s Offline in EU-First Crackdown

France has become the first European country to restrict social media access for children under 15, aiming to protect them from online risks. The move is part of a broader digital sovereignty push.

Radio France Internationale

France approves social media ban for children under 15, in EU first

French lawmakers have approved a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, as concerns grow globally over the impact such platforms have on the health and safety of minors.

Euronews

Wildfire in southern France under control, blaze rages on in Spain

Much of Europe has seen back-to-back heatwaves this summer. Scientists warn that human-driven climate change will increase the intensity and frequency of heatwaves.

The Economic Times

France bans social media access for children under 15; becomes 1st European country to bar kids from apps such as TikTok

France has banned children under fifteen from using social media platforms. This new legislation also prohibits mobile phones within French high schools. The government aims to protect young minds from harmful digital content and its effects. Several families have pursued legal action against TikTok over teen suicides. Other European nations…

International Business Times UK

France's National Assembly Backs Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Warns Platforms: Verify Ages or Lose Users

France's National Assembly has passed a bill banning social media for children under 15, requiring tech companies to verify ages by September. The move aims to address mental health concerns.

The Times of India

France lawmakers pass law banning social media for children under 15; first EU nation to do so

France has approved a nationwide ban on social media for children under fifteen. This new law also prohibits mobile phone use within high schools across the nation. President Macron wants the ban to begin at the start of the next school year. This measure aims to protect young users from…

The Independent UK

France becomes first EU country to ban social media for under-15s

The legislation is one of the final major measures adopted under Emmanuel Macron’s presidency before he leaves office next year

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