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France outlines plans for buyout of EDF to relaunch country’s nuclear industry

The French government on Tuesday outlined its plans to take full control of EDF, the highly indebted power utility that is to spearhead efforts to relaunch the country's nuclear industry.

France 24

Record high temperatures registered around France as fires rage in southwest

Record high temperatures were registered in 64 different areas around France on Monday as a heatwave peaked in the country, the national weather service confirmed on Tuesday.

France 24

Summer of arts: A season of exhibitions and performances in France

When it comes to cultural offerings, the arts never go on holiday! We take a look at hit exhibitions in France this summer that offer everything from an immersive light-fueled experience to interactive inflatables and open-air photography.

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Top French companies pay zero tax, despite year of record profits

The weekly magazine L'Obs is pleased to report that the leading French businesses made record profits in 2021, while the rest of us were cowering in fear of the coronavirus. But did they all pay reasonable taxes in France on those record earnings? L'Obs asked them just that.

Radio France Internationale

The 20 best summer wines under £10

Great value whites, reds and fizz on the UK high street, chosen by the Observer’s wine writer

The Guardian - UK

‘Monster’ wildfires rip through Europe as heatwave set to spread further

There’s a ‘very extreme danger’ of more wildfires amid record-breaking temperatures

The Independent UK

As France battles wildfires, experts call for a rethink of forest management

France’s battle to contain ferocious wildfires in the southwestern Gironde region entered a second week on Tuesday, with more than 19,000 hectares of pine forest already reduced to ashes. While the ecological and economic damage is immense, some conservationists see the fires as an opportunity to adapt Europe’s largest artificial…

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French government offers 10 billion euros to buy back EDF electricity company

The French government on Tuesday announced the launch of a public tender offer to buy out minority shareholders in the national power generator, EDF. The state already owns 84 percent of EDF shares, and is offering nearly 10 billion euos for the remaining 16 percent, currently in private hands.

Radio France Internationale

Former Londoner hopes with 'a bit of luck' fire spares his French home

As firefighters battled blazes near France's Bay of Arcachon, Paul Virtue, a former Londoner who moved his family to the region nearly two decades ago to build a new life, was hoping his house would be spared.

Reuters

Verstappen: Losing "favourite track" Spa from F1 would be "big shame"

World champion Max Verstappen says it would be a 'big shame' to his lose 'favourite track' Spa-Francorchamps from the 2023 Formula 1 calendar.

Autosport

Why Williams wants nothing more than a boring F1 practice in France

Despite having run its revamped Formula 1 car for two race weekends, Williams is still well behind where it would like to be in understanding the extent of its progress.

Motorsport

Air pollution surges as heatwave sweeps across Europe

Air pollution is spiking across Britain, France, and southern Europe amid record-breaking temperatures and scorching wildfires.

Reuters

France bakes in record heatwave provoking worst wildfire season in 30 years

In just one week, two fires have destroyed nearly 20,000 hectares in the south-west of France, forcing thousands of people to evacuate, making it the worst season in the past thirty years.

Radio France Internationale

Wildfires rage across wine-growing southwestern France, arson suspected

Wildfires raged across the Gironde winegrowing area of southwestern France on Tuesday, where a man has been taken into custody suspected of arson, authorities said.

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Daily Mirror

Europe in flames as thousands flee 'heat apocalypse' with 'monster octopus' wildfires

The wildfires continue to rage across the parched countryside of Europe while the UK is forecast to see temperatures hit 40C for the first time today after logging its warmest night on record

The Guardian - UK

France to pay nearly €10bn to fully nationalise EDF

Government seeks to shore up domestic energy supplies amid European crisis

The Guardian - UK

Suspect in huge French forest fire questioned over arson in 2012

Blaze continues to ravage pine forest in France as heatwave breaks temperature records across Europe

Reuters

France battles huge wildfires, Britain bakes in record heatwave

Firefighters in southwestern France battled on Tuesday to contain massive forest wildfires and Britain recorded its highest ever temperature, while Portugal reported more than 1,000 heatwave-related deaths as Europe scorches.

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Passengers terrified as Spanish train comes to a stop in the middle of deadly wildfire

The apocalyptic scenes were recorded by commuter and political communication expert Francisco Seoane Pérez, who was aboard the 9.30am train to Ferrol in Galicia when flames surrounded the carriage

Glasgow Live

Celtic transfer latest as Ligue 1 defender 'close' to Parkhead loan switch

The Lorient defender has spent the past season in France's top tier but has struggled to make a real breakthrough in Ligue 1 following his switch from Laussane-Sport last summer.

Dublin Live

Is it safe for Irish holidaymakers to visit Spain, Portugal and France?

The numerous blazes continue to spread across Europe

Radio France Internationale

Independent French report finds lobbying activities increased in 2021

Lobbying increased slightly in 2021 in France, compared to the previous year, the High Authority for the Transparency of Public Life (HATVP) noted Monday.

France 24

Temperatures in UK top 40 degrees Celsius for first time

A heatwave fuelling ferocious wildfires in Europe pushed temperatures in Britain over 40 degrees Celsius (104 degrees Fahrenheit) for the first time on Tuesday.

France 24

Putin says progress in Ukraine grain talks thanks to Erdogan

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday thanked Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan for mediating talks on the export of grain from Ukraine, saying there was some progress. Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei told Putin that Tehran and Moscow need to stay vigilant against "Western deception", calling for long-term cooperation…

The Guardian - AU

Europe’s heatwave moves north as UK braces for hottest day on record

Temperatures also forecast to rise in the Netherlands and Belgium as wildfires continue to rage in southern parts of the continent

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