Weather tracker: record-breaking heat continues to scorch western Europe UK temperatures exceed 40C while France and Portugal hit new highs, with some extreme consequences The Guardian - UK · Jul 22, 2022
France vs Netherlands live stream: How to watch Women’s Euro 2022 match for FREE on TV in UK It could be a case of the best saved until last as France and the Netherlands face off in the final Women’s Euro 2022 quarter-final. Evening Standard · Jul 22, 2022
F1 | History for Hamilton as he aims for 300th start at French Grand Prix Seven-times world champion Lewis Hamilton can become only the sixth Formula One driver ever to chalk up 300 starts when he lines up on the Circuit Paul Ricard grid on Sunday The Hindu · Jul 22, 2022
Daniel Ricciardo heads to France after confirming future with McLaren The Australian finished ninth last time out in Austria, just the third time this season the McLaren driver was able to finish in the points. ABC News · Jul 21, 2022
Australian cyclist Tiffany Cromwell preparing with F1 partner Valtteri Bottas for Tour de France Femmes Cromwell is sharing training tips with her partner, F1 star Valtteri Bottas, as she gets ready for the inaugural Tour de France Femmes. ABC News · Jul 21, 2022
Canada's Inuit seek Pope's help to return accused priest from France Canada's Inuit people will press Pope Francis to help return a retired Roman Catholic priest accused of sexual abuse to face charges in Canada, a former political leader in the country's North said. Reuters · Jul 21, 2022
Déborah Lukumuena: ‘To be on screen with the body and skin I have is already very political’ She is the youngest ever winner of a César, and wowed critics as Gérard Dépardieu’s bodyguard. Now Lukumuena, one of France’s best young actors, has found her spiritual sister in a Glasgow film-maker The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2022
France's worst wildfires in 30 years force a rethink on managing forests The loss of more than 20,000 hectares of pine forest in the Gironde department of southwest France is a disaster for the region and its population, but it could be a wake-up call on the need to adapt Europe's largest artificial forest to the challenges of climate change. Radio France Internationale · Jul 21, 2022
What Benjamin Pavard has already said on Chelsea transfer verdict as Man United plot £25m hijack Chelsea Transfer News: Benjamin Pavard has reemerged on the Blues radar this summer and the defender is fixated on the destination of his next club Football London · Jul 21, 2022
Wildfires raging in Europe: What, where and why? Emergency services continue to battle wildfires across swathes of Europe. Al Jazeera · Jul 21, 2022
Heat on Leclerc to Deliver Ferrari Hat-trick in France Charles Leclerc will seek to complete Ferrari's first hat-trick since 2019 by fending off world champion Max Verstappen and a likely threat from reinvigorated Lewis Hamilton at this weekend's French Grand Prix. The 24-year-old Leclerc, who battled to victory in Austria last time out after team-mate Carlos Sainz triumphed in… Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 21, 2022
UK's handling of migrants arriving by boat is unacceptable - official report Britain's handling of migrants who arrive by small boats from Northern France has been unacceptable, ineffective and inefficient, an independent inspection published on Thursday said. Reuters · Jul 21, 2022
France Plans Fashion Revolution with Climate-impact Labels Is it better for the environment if you buy a brand-new cotton T-shirt or a recycled one? Well, it depends. Recycling has obvious benefits, but the process shortens cotton fibers and so usually has to be mixed with some oil-based material to keep it from falling apart. Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 21, 2022
France’s top cop steps down after Champions League final chaos The most senior policeman in France lost his job on Thursday after falsely accusing Liverpool football fans of causing trouble at this year’s Champions League final. Evening Standard · Jul 21, 2022
Daily Mirror · Jul 21, 2022 Arsenal's Rob Holding fires warning to teammate William Saliba after loan return William Saliba is back at Arsenal after spending last season on loan at Marseille, and will be looking to establish himself at his parent club after breaking into the France team
Asharq Al-Awsat · Jul 21, 2022 France Says Ready to Work on Reviving Peace Process On his second European stop, Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas met with French President Emmanuel Macron at the Elysée Palace on Wednesday. Before the start of the two sides’ meetings, the French president warned that violence could erupt at any moment, calling for “action and addressing the deep political causes.” Macron…
Daily Mirror · Jul 21, 2022 Paris police chief replaced after Liverpool vs Real Madrid Champions League fiasco Liverpool and Real Madrid fans were exonerated of any blame following a report by the French Senate into the problems at the Champions League final at the Stade de France in May, which highlighted "systematic failings" of those organising and policing the event
Radio France Internationale · Jul 21, 2022 Departure of Italian PM Draghi opens 'period of uncertainty' in Europe The resignation of Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi will open a "period of uncertainty" and mark the loss of a "pillar of Europe," France's European affairs minister said on Thursday.
France 24 · Jul 21, 2022 New firebreaks help firefighters contain blazes in France’s Bordeaux area Sand firebreaks erected in France’s southwestern Gironde region are helping firefighters contain blazes that have destroyed thousands of hectares of pine forests.
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022 Family of five including three children shot dead in ‘hostage situation’ in France Five-year-old reported to be among those killed
The Independent UK · Jul 20, 2022 What it feels like to ride up a Tour de France mountain Sean Russell is out of practice before attempting to ride up the legendary Alpe d’Huez, but is it a case of mind over matter?
The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2022 How does Australia’s Covid death rate and hospitalisations compare with other countries? There are currently more than 207 people in hospital for every million Australians – similar numbers to Belgium, France, Spain and the UK
Manchester Evening News · Jul 20, 2022 Covid rules you need to know at popular holiday destinations including Spain, Greece, Portugal and more The latest guidance from the FCDO on coronavirus rules for Spain, Greece, Italy, Portugal, France and Cyprus
The Guardian - UK · Jul 20, 2022 Macron vows to rebuild and replant by ‘different rules’ after French fires President calls for European fleet of firefighting planes, as blazes continue in parts of Greece, Portugal and Spain
Daily Mirror · Jul 20, 2022 Dog finally reunited with family who fled war-torn Ukraine and found new life in UK Liliya, 45, and her children, Artur, 21, Karolina, 19 and Lev, 15, arrived in the UK on April 29 after fleeing Ukraine. They left their dog Khabib in France and then he was taken to Canterbury, Kent