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'We still have to win a race before the year ends' – Alison Jackson and ambitious St Michel squad aim high at the Tour de France Femmes and beyond

'I think this team is where you can be experimental, and I think that's a really interesting thing at this time of my career'

Cycling News

As Bordeaux blaze eases, Ukraine sends reinforcements to France

French Interior Minister Laurent Nunez said on Friday that 308 people have been detained nationwide over the wildfire outbreak, with two-thirds suspected of "deliberate arson". The announcement came as the blaze near Bordeaux showed signs of easing and Ukraine dispatched 70 rescuers to help battle the fires still burning across…

Radio France Internationale

France freezes assets of controversial Russian commentator Fedorova

France has frozen the assets of pro-Kremlin commentator Xenia Fedorova for six months, the government announced on Friday, adding a financial measure to an expulsion order already issued against her over accusations of spreading Kremlin propaganda on French television and undermining democracy.

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New fronts open in Europe’s wildfire battle

Greek firefighters faced another day of battling flames in high-risk conditions for new ignitions on Friday as France and Spain hoped for reprieve from massive infernos that blackened swathes of terrain.

Bangkok Post

Firefighters battle the last hot spots of a monster wildfire in the southwest

Firefighters in southwestern France are working to control the last hot spots of a massive wildfire

The Independent UK

Behind Europe’s mega fires: Would France and Spain still be ablaze if it weren’t for climate change?

Climate change made recent fire-prone conditions at least twice as likely in southwestern France and at least 20 times as likely in central Spain, new analysis shows.

Euronews

France and Italy boost border controls after migrant influx into Spain's Ceuta

The EU is grappling with one of its largest migrant crises for the European Union in recent years after about 60,000 people entered the Spanish enclave of Ceuta in North Africa from Morocco. Officials said that 67 people died while trying to swim to Ceuta and that more than 48,000…

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‘Extremely scary findings’ show climate crisis is supercharging Europe’s wildfire weather

Latest study says global heating has made hot, dry and windy conditions in Spain at least 20 times more likely

The Guardian - UK

'We won't go from nine days to 21 overnight' – race director Marion Rousse on the rapid rise of the Tour de France Femmes

The former French champion tells us why she quit cycling and what it's like running the biggest women's race on the calendar

Cycling Weekly

Retirement ages today vs the future: How long will Europeans work?

The retirement age in the EU will rise from 64.7 to 66.7 years for men and from 64 to 66.6 years for women by the late 2060s.

Euronews

Where you live could decide how well you breathe, French study finds

Repeated heatwaves in France are taking a toll on people's lungs, doctors say, with young patients with no prior respiratory issues increasingly being admitted to hospital, a leading pulmonologist has told RFI.

Radio France Internationale

‘We can’t make it better again’: what Europe’s wildfires tell us about the climate crisis

In this week’s newsletter: As France and Spain battle huge fires in this summer of relentless heat, will it be enough to spur us to take action?

The Guardian - UK

Will brutal wildfires force French leaders to take climate crisis seriously?

Campaigners worry politicians will have moved on by time of elections in which Marine Le Pen is expected to challenge

The Guardian - UK

Climate change made France, Spain wildfire conditions far more likely, scientists say

Researchers warn that hotter, drier conditions are making severe wildfire seasons increasingly frequent across Europe.

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The Independent UK

Climate change made deadly France and Spain wildfires far more likely, study finds

Human-caused global warming made the hot, dry and windy conditions that fuelled the fires at least twice as likely in south-western France and at least 20 times as likely in central Spain

The Independent UK

Human-caused climate change made Spanish, French fires much more likely, scientists calculate

Two new studies reveal climate change's fingerprints over extreme fire weather-triggering infernos in Spain and France

Cycling News

Will Tadej Pogačar win a sixth Tour de France? - What can we expect from the 2027 Grand Boucle

What we know, and suspect, about the 2027 route, which challengers will step up and how team sizes could play a factor into the Slovenian's dominance

International Business Times UK

Michael Olise Barely Reacts as Bikini-Clad Woman Twerks on Him in Viral Vacation Video

A viral holiday video shows France's Michael Olise maintaining his trademark stoicism, sparking online amusement and debate. Fans appreciate his relaxed demeanour and defend his right to privacy.

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France, Spain eye respite from wildfires as other blazes break out in Europe

A massive wildfire that has devastated southwestern France was no longer advancing on Thursday, local authorities said, raising hopes the crisis was easing. In Spain, most of the tens of thousands of people evacuated from areas west of Madrid were cleared to return home after the state of emergency was…

France 24

'Not an infringement on freedom of expression': French minister defends expulsion of Russian pundit

France's Interior Minister Laurent Nunez defended the decision to expel pro-Kremlin commentator Xenia Fedorova, saying on Thursday that the measure was "not an infringement on freedom of expression". Authorities ordered her to leave France on Wednesday amid allegations that she had relayed Kremlin propaganda on French TV channels.

Bangkok Post

France, Spain eye wildfire reprieve as other blazes start up in Europe

LèGE-CAP-FERRET (FRANCE) - France and Spain on Thursday glimpsed a reprieve from some of the worst wildfires seen in living memory, which have sent hundreds of thousands of people fleeing in recent days -- among them Hollywood star George Clooney and his wife Amal.

The Times of India

Ex-French Navy Rafale pilot placed under investigation over alleged spying for China

A former pilot of the French Navy has been charged with espionage for China, following an investigation into his two trips to the country during his service. Allegations state he revealed sensitive national defense secrets to a foreign power. With dual French and Canadian citizenship, he retired after suffering a…

Euronews

Southern Europe is dealing with fewer blazes but ‘greater’ wildfire risk. Is there a solution?

A major new study warns that Portugal, Spain, France, Italy and Greece are experiencing more ‘fire-promoting’ weather.

The Economic Times

Can chalk replace air conditioning? France is putting the idea to the test

France is experiencing a surge in demand for crushed chalk as a cooling solution. This traditional cleaning powder is applied to windows, reflecting sunlight and reducing indoor heat. Scientists confirm the physics behind this method, noting calcium carbonate's reflective properties. While not a complete replacement for air conditioning, it offers…

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Tour de l'Ain: Markel Beloki seals overall victory on stage 3

Axel Mariault gets a major victory on final stage

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