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Emmanuel Macron ‘proud’ of supporting Uber’s lobbying drive in France

French president vows to ‘do it again tomorrow’ after leaks he told Uber executives he had brokered secret ‘deal’

The Guardian - UK

Macron Dismisses Criticism of Uber Contacts as Minister

President Emmanuel Macron on Tuesday dismissed critics who questioned his close dealings with Uber executives and business lobbyists when he was France's economy minister, saying he was "extremely proud" of his achievements in that role. Macron's political opponents on the left and the right lashed out at the president Monday…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Heatwave Spain 2022: How hot will it get and how long will it last? Advice for Irish holidaymakers

An air mass pushing up from the south will bring extreme heat to countries such as Spain, Portugal, France and the UK

Irish Mirror

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Macron dismisses criticism of Uber contacts as minister

President Emmanuel Macron is dismissing critics who questioned his close dealings with Uber executives and business lobbyists when he was France’s economy minister

The Independent UK

Tour de France: Cort Nielsen wins stage 10, Pogacar retains yellow jersey

Denmark's Magnus Cort Nielsen won the 10th stage of the Tour de France, a 148.5 km Alpine trek from Morzine, on Tuesday, after a nail-biting cat-and-mouse struggle up the final section of the culminating 20 km climb. Tadej Pogacar however retained the overall leader's yellow jersey.

France 24

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

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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.

Radio France Internationale

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

The Guardian - UK

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

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The Guardian - UK

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

ABC News

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.

Daily Mirror

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

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Oeufs-mayo: an underrated French classic

A simple dish that the French never make at home

France 24

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

Newsroom.co.nz

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

Manchester Evening News

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

The latest advice from the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office

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.

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