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Macron responds to Uber Files allegations, 'proud' of meetings with executives

Addressing for the first time accusations that he bent the rules for the US transport company Uber when he was economy minister, French President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday acknowledged that he held discussions with company executives, and he would do it again.

Radio France Internationale

France's Macron: I wouldn't change anything in dealings with Uber

French President Emmanuel Macron said on Tuesday he would not change a thing in the approach he took to U.S. ride-hailing firm Uber Technologies when he served as economy minister, after political foes said they would seek a parliamentary inquiry.

Reuters

French insurance companies to pay out nearly €4bn to cover storm damages

The string of storms that hit various regions of France since the end of May will cost nearly four billion euros, with nearly a million insurance claims – a situation that French insurance companies say is unprecedented.

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French towns ditch Bastille Day fireworks as another heatwave hits

An “intense and prolonged” heatwave has settled over France – the second so far this summer – with temperatures of more than 38°C baking much of the country.

Radio France Internationale

K-pop ‘Queen’ CL pushes boundaries in the pop industry

Korean singer, dancer and fashion icon CL has been pushing boundaries in the pop industry for over a decade — first as a part of the girl group “2NE1", and now as a solo artist. She has been smashing stereotypes of what it means to be an Asian star, and…

France 24

Pacific Islands Forum overshadowed by growing concerns about China's influence in the region

US-China rivalry and an inter-island rift overshadowed the start of a landmark Pacific summit Tuesday, hampering efforts to focus world attention on the islands' dire climate crisis.

Radio France Internationale

EDF shares surge as France ‘prepares for €8bn nationalisation’

French government plans to buy remaining 16% of energy giant to keep bills down could cost up to €10bn

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Commentary: Why can’t we limit money in politics like the French?

My family and I are nearing the end of a gap year in France. One highlight of this adventure was watching the French presidential election in April in which Emanual Macron beat Marine Le Pen by a 17-point margin. As an American, it was refreshing to see how a democracy…

Tribune News Service

Gabon and Togo Commonwealth entry is latest dent to French influence

The Anglophone pivot comes on the back of successive coups in Mali, Guinea and Burkina Faso to dump pro-French leaders.

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Nottingham Post

Uber paid academics six-figure sums for research to feed to the media

High-profile professors in Europe and the US were engaged as part of lobbying campaign, leak shows

The Guardian - UK

A 'kill switch', Emmanuel Macron under pressure, and whistleblower revealed: A quick look at the Uber Files

As the whistleblower was revealed and the fallout hits France's President, here's a quick look at the so-called Uber Files.

ABC News

UK heatwave to reach 'deadly' unprecedented levels as temperatures could soar to 40C

The Met Office has issued a rare 'extreme heat warning' for the UK as experts say Sunday could be an all-time record breaker with temperatures hotter than the Sahara Desert

Daily Mirror

Oeufs-mayo: an underrated French classic

A simple dish that the French never make at home

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France swelters, braces for heatwave sweeping Spain, Portugal

Less than a month after the previous heat wave, mercury levels started to rise in France on Monday with the country braced for a heatwave this week that will also scorch Spain and Portugal, where the temperature exceeded 42 degrees Celsius in some parts.

Irish Mirror

Covid rules in Spain, France, Portugal and more amid new wave as test could see you trapped abroad

Holidaymakers arriving in or travelling around Europe have been warned of the increasing likelihood of contracting the virus, particularly when visiting busy tourist hotspots

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Why the French are right about our agriculture exports

Amid French anger over pesticides making their way to France in NZ exports, the EU has made a pledge to halve pesticide use by 2030. Where will that leave our farmers?

Irish Mirror

Top forecaster pinpoints day to expect 'short lived weather event' as hot plume of 'dangerous' heat nears Ireland

As we move towards the weekend, things will heat up further with a "short lived weather event", causing Spain, Portugal, France and the UK to scorch in possible 46 degree conditions

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Manchester Evening News

Latest entry requirements for Spain, France, Portugal, Italy and Greece ahead of summer holidays

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Reuters

France's Macron under fire over Uber contacts as minister

French President Emmanuel Macron came under pressure on Monday from opposition politicians over his reported links with ride-hailing company Uber Technologies during his years as economy minister.

Radio France Internationale

Health security bill to be reviewed by MPs as France tackles seventh Covid wave

Members of the French parliament will on Monday evening examine a new health security bill designed to tackle the resurgence of Covid-19, now in its seventh wave. The text aims to extend health data collection systems and set up a border health pass if the health situation so requires.

France 24

Owlle: French singer-songwriter releases poetic electro-pop third album entirely in French

After two acclaimed albums, “France” and “Heavy Weather” French singer-songwriter Owlle is back with a new LP called “Folle Machine”. Inspired by anglo-saxon pop, she used to compose mainly in English, but this record is mostly in French. “Folle Machine” talks about scars from the past and ghosts you have…

Radio France Internationale

Macron under pressure to explain 'secret deals' with US taxi company Uber

Opposition deputies have called for an enquiry into French President Emmanuel Macron's past support for online transport giant Uber when he worked for a socialist government. This follows media revelations accusing the former economy minister of making "secret deals" to bend legislative rules.

Daily Mirror

My Daughter's Killer: Who killed Kalinka Bamberski and how was he caught?

After his daughter's death in 1982, André Bamberski fought for justice for nearly three decades. Netflix's latest documentary My Daughter's Killer explores how her murderer was caught

The New Daily

Secret texts, illegal actions: What we’ve learned from ‘the Uber Files’ so far

The Uber Files reveal secret meetings and texts with world leaders, drivers endangered for sympathy points, and admissions of illegal activity.

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