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Forest Fires Rage in Scorching Southwest Europe

A summer heatwave that has triggered devastating forest fires across southwest Europe showed no signs of abating Sunday, as parts of the continent readied for new temperature records early next week. Firefighters in France, Portugal, Spain and Greece are battling forest blazes that have ravaged thousands of hectares of land…

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France's Macron to Mark 80th Anniversary of WWII Round-up of Jews

French President Emmanuel Macron will on Sunday mark the 80th anniversary of the wartime round-up of Jews in France at a former railway station used to deport them to Auschwitz. With him at Pithiviers station, 100 kilometers (60 miles) south of Paris, will be some of the handful of the…

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Zelensky sacks Ukraine’s top prosecutor, security chief

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Sunday sacked his chief prosecutor and the head of the country’s security agency in the largest government shakeup since the start of Russia’s invasion nearly five months ago. The move came as a Ukrainian military official warned that Russia is preparing for the next stage…

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The heatwave gripping Europe that sparked a 'red' warning in the UK is expected to get worse

A heatwave gripping Europe that has already caused deaths and serious wildfires appears set to get even worse. Here's what you need to know.

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Thousands evacuated as wildfires sweep across western Europe

People ordered to leave homes in France and on Costa del Sol while Portugal says heatwave has killed 238 so far

The Guardian - UK

Survivor of 1942 Jewish roundup tells her story 'for those who didn't come back'

On 16 and 17 July, 1942, French police snatched close to 13,000 Jewish men, women and children from their homes in Paris in what was the largest operation of its kind in Western Europe. Most were taken to the Winter Velodrome before being sent to the death camps. Arlette Testyler,…

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Australia's Michael Matthews wins Tour de France Stage 14 after solo ride

Michael Matthews of Australia has posted a solo win on the 14th stage of the Tour de France after a long breakaway and a tremendous effort on the last climb

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Firefighters tackle southern Europe wildfires as heatwave passes 45C

Portugal and Spain among countries affected as rescue forces from Greece help battle blazes in southern France

The Guardian - UK

Tour de France: Australia’s Michael Matthews wins stage 14, Vingegaard retains overall lead

Australian Michael Matthews won the 14th stage of the Tour de France, a 192.5-km hilly ride from Saint-Étienne to Mende on Saturday. Denmark's Jonas Vingegaard maintained the lead over two-time Tour winner Tadej Pogacar of Slovenia.

France 24

Hardest thing you can do in rugby by a country mile – Andy Farrell hails Ireland

The Irish became the first team to win an away series against the All Blacks since France in 1994.

The Independent UK

Wildfires rage in France and Spain as heatwaves sear Europe

Wildfires raged in southwestern France and Spain on Saturday, forcing thousands of people to be evacuated from their homes as blistering summer temperatures put authorities on alert in parts of Europe.

Reuters

Heatwave scorches Europe as hundreds evacuated from wildfires

Officials issue health warnings as Europe braces for a new heatwave in the coming days.

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Leeds Rhinos talking points: Depth issue, contract uncertainty and Toulouse test

The Rhinos are in France on Saturday to take on Toulouse Olympique.

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Studies: France is a melting pot but discrimination lurks

Two landmark new studies in France are bursting myths about immigration at a time when xenophobic far-right discourse has gained more attention

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France faces soaring temperatures and forest fires over the weekend

More than 12,200 people have now been evacuated from their homes in southwest France as firefighters struggle to bring wildfires under control, regional authorities said on Saturday. Close to 10,000 hectares are on fire in the Gironde region.

The Independent UK

Tour de France 2022 stage 14 preview: Route map and profile from Saint-Etienne to Mende today

A sharp, brutal climb to the finish promises to crack much of the Tour de France peloton on stage 14

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France 'Concerned' at 'Arbitrary' Iranian Filmmaker Arrests

France on Friday expressed deep concern at the "arbitrary" arrests of three Iranian filmmakers, including international prize-winners Jafar Panahi and Mohammad Rasoulof. Panahi and Rasoulof were "arbitrarily arrested" earlier this month along with Mostafa Aleahmad, the French foreign ministry said. France is "very concerned by these arrests and those of…

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Russia accused of shelling from Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in Ukraine

The president of the Ukrainian nuclear agency said on Friday that Russian forces are using the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine as a base for storing and launching weapons. Russia’s defence ministry said Saturday that its forces destroyed a Ukrainian factory in the city of Dnipro that produced…

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The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Spain hit by second heatwave in a month

Wildfires spreading through parts of Portugal, Spain and France in hot and dry conditions

Daily Mirror

Christopher Nkunku makes his transfer intentions very clear amid Man Utd's interest

Manchester United are among a number of clubs who have been linked with RB Leipzig star Christopher Nkunku, although it appears the six-time France international will not be leaving Germany

Dublin Live

Irish holidaymakers in Spain and Portugal hit with heat warning as temperatures could reach 46C

Temperatures are set to rise with a risk of wildfires for some areas this weekend

WEKU

Fires ravage French forests and other parts of Europe in the middle of a heat wave

Challenged by high temperatures and strong winds, 1,000 firefighters and 10 water-dumping planes struggled Friday to contain wildfires in the Bordeaux region of southwestern France.

Reuters

France urges Tehran to release film makers arrested in Iran

France has urged Iran to release three film makers arrested earlier in the month, the French foreign ministry said on Friday, in the latest criticism of Iran's record over human rights by major Western powers.

France 24

Women’s Tour de France: Director relishes chance for girls to ‘identify with champions’

After a brief professional career that included a French championship in 2012, women’s Tour de France director Marion Rousse has become a key figure in cycling. In an exclusive interview with FRANCE 24, Rousse explained why the Women’s Tour, an eight-day race that begins on July 24, is so important…

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Heatwave Scorches Europe; Health Warnings Issued

Hundreds more people were evacuated from their homes as wildfires blistered land in France, Spain and Portugal on Friday, while officials in Europe issued health warnings for the heatwave in the coming days. More than 1,000 firefighters, supported by water-bomber aircraft, have battled since Tuesday to control two blazes in…

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