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France battles 'monster' wildfire as heatwaves scorch Europe

A "monster" wildfire raged for a third day in southwestern France on Thursday, ravaging forests and forcing 10,000 people to evacuate their homes.

Reuters · Aug 11, 2022

French tourist regions under renewed threat from bushfires

Southwest France is once again battling life-threatening bushfires as the continent swelters through a record-hot summer.

The New Daily · Aug 10, 2022

Why are there fewer young women in entrepreneurship than young men?

In 2021, around 41% of businesses created in France were created by women and only 14% of women were business owners. These figures are on the rise, but the progress is still rather slow.

The Conversation · Aug 10, 2022

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Thousands evacuated as smouldering French wildfire reignites

High temperatures and drought in the wine-growing region of Gironde force partial closure of motorway

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022

Rhine runs dry and wildfires rage in France as Europe faces worst drought in 500 years

The Rhine River - which has suffered critically-low water levels due to the baking summer and scant rainfall - acts as one of western Europe's main commercial waterways as it runs through Germany and into the North Sea

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

Thousands evacuated as wildfires tear through southwest France

Almost 15,000 acres burning out of control, say firefighters

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

Newcastle can help Antonio Conte solve Tottenham squad issue with Tanguy Ndombele transfer move

Reports in France have linked Newcastle United with a summer move for Tottenham midfielder Tanguy Ndombele

Football London · Aug 10, 2022

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Edinburgh Airport: Cheap flights under £100 to France, Spain and Italy you won't want to miss

If you are looking for a cheap holiday, it's always a good start to get cheap flights with many holidays - even last minute plans - costing an arm and a leg. But we have found three flights you may want to snap up soon.

Edinburgh Live · Aug 10, 2022

Manchester United Women announce signing of France international ahead of new WSL season

Man United Women have bolstered their defensive options with the addition of Aissatou Tounkara.

Manchester Evening News · Aug 10, 2022

Wildfire in southwestern France: 6,000 people evacuated

Firefighters were battling a wildfire in southwestern France on Wednesday in an area known for its pine forests that was ravaged by flames last month

The Independent UK · Aug 10, 2022

Beluga whale who got stuck in River Seine dies despite massive rescue operation

Rescue divers overnight guided the beluga whale into a net before a crane lifted the mammal from the River Seine in France in an operation which lasted six hours but the mammal later died

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

Adrien Rabiot's possible Man Utd shirt numbers as Juventus transfer nears completion

The France international has worn an array of shirt numbers across his illustrious career and has plenty of options to choose from should he put pen to paper at Old Trafford

Daily Mirror · Aug 10, 2022

Stranded whale euthanised after rescue from France's river Seine

A beluga whale that became stranded in the river Seine in north-western France was euthanised on Wednesday during an attempt to return it to open sea.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 10, 2022

Should shops and cafes keep their doors open when their air conditioning is on during a heatwave?

Everyone will have a view - in France there has been a clampdown

Wales Online · Aug 10, 2022

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Radio France Internationale · Aug 10, 2022

UPDATE: European firefighters come to France's assistance as 'monster' wildfire rages out of control

Wildfires continue to rage in south-western France this Thursday, with dozens of houses destroyed, over 6,800 hectares of land scortched, forcing the evacuation of at least 10,000 people. Firefighters from across Europe have come to France's assistance as the massive blaze in the wine-growing Gironde region continues to burn out…

Radio France Internationale · Aug 10, 2022

Benzema salutes Ronaldo's role in voyage to glory with Real Madrid

France international Karim Benzema hailed former Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo for helping him to perfect his game during the Portuguese attacker’s nine-year stay at the Santiago Bernabeu.

Axios · Aug 10, 2022

European Union warns of "very critical situation" as drought threatens 60% of EU and U.K.

Drought conditions are creating water shortages and affecting farming across Europe.

The Guardian - UK · Aug 10, 2022

Blind Ambition review – a fine vintage: four refugees become world-class sommeliers

Well-balanced documentary of four young men who escaped Zimbabwe’s crisis of 2008 to become entrants in France’s World Blind Wine Tasting Championships

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Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 10, 2022

Birds in Europe Are Less Colorful than 15 Years Ago Due to Climate Crisis, Study Suggests

Birds native to Europe are on average less colorful now than observed 15 years ago, according to a new study that suggests the climate crisis could be behind the change. Researchers, including those from the University of the Basque Country in Spain, assessed two populations of blue tits in southern…

Reuters · Aug 10, 2022

Wildfires rage in France, thousands evacuated from homes

Wildfires tore through the Gironde region of southwestern France on Wednesday, destroying homes and forcing the evacuation of 10,000 residents, some of whom had clambered onto rooftops as the flames got closer.

Radio France Internationale · Aug 10, 2022

Stranded beluga whale lifted out of river Seine at start of return trip to sea

The beluga whale stranded in the river Seine in northern France for a week was removed from the water on Wednesday morning in the first stage of an ambitious rescue operation.

Bristol Post · Aug 10, 2022

Bristol City striker Weimann riding the wave after a crowning moment 10 years in the making

City's star forward finally scored his first Austria goal this summer against world champions France in his hometown

Reuters · Aug 10, 2022

Beluga whale that strayed into River Seine euthanised during rescue

An ailing beluga whale that strayed into the River Seine died on Wednesday during an attempt to return it to the sea off northern France, authorities said.

Asharq Al-Awsat · Aug 10, 2022

Stranded Whale Removed from France's Seine River

The beluga whale stranded in the river Seine in northern France was removed from the water early Wednesday in the first stage of an ambitious rescue operation, an AFP journalist said. After nearly six hours of work, the 800-kilogram (1,800-pound) cetacean was lifted from the river by a net and…

The Independent UK · Aug 9, 2022

Lance Armstrong marries longtime fiancée Anna Hansen at intimate ceremony in France

“It was an evening full of laughter and plenty of joyful tears,” the athlete wrote on Instagram.

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