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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

The Hindu

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.

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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.

Al Jazeera

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

The Independent UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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

The Independent UK

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…

Asharq Al-Awsat

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…

France 24

Weather tracker: Spain hit by second heatwave in a month

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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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…

Wales Online

Spain, Portugal and France struggling to cope with heatwave as wildfires rage

Portugal registered 238 excess deaths last week due to the heatwave, with Spain reporting 84 excess fatalities

Leeds Live

Ash Handley says Leeds Rhinos won't use extreme weather as an excuse as they take on 'dangerous' Toulouse

It look set to be 40 degrees come kick-off in the South of France on Saturday evening!

The Guardian - UK

‘Croissants are moving on’: the vegan chefs reinventing French pâtisserie

In Paris and beyond, plant-based bakeries are trying to win over non-vegans with new takes on classics

France 24

Talking Europe’s summer look back: European decision-makers and debates from 2021-22

France 24’s Europe team invites you to look back on the most recent parliamentary season (which started in September 2021) and some of the key European decision-makers we’ve been scrutinising, including European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen.

The Hindu

France has delivered all 36 Rafale jets to India: French envoy

35 jets have arrived in India, while one remains in France

France 24

Europe Now: A summer look back on reporting from around the continent in 2021-22

Summer is here in France — an opportune moment for us to look back on this last parliamentary season in Europe, which got underway in September 2021. For FRANCE 24's Europe team, our job involves travelling around the continent to hear from locals and decision-makers in EU member states. Here…

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