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France moves closer to social media ban for children under 15 — but houses divided on details

The French Senate voted on a social media ban for children but there are legal disagreements with the government on how to do it.

Euronews

At least two dead in Channel as small boat crossing attempts begin hours after beach patrol talks fail

Responders pulled eight people onto a rescue boat, but two could not be saved

Evening Standard

FIFA World Rankings: New Leaders Confirmed After Final World Cup Qualifiers

The identities of all 48 teams at this summer’s World Cup have been confirmed.

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Migrants leave France hours after Mahmood fails to agree new beach patrol deal

Migrants struggled to board a small boat off the coast of Gravelines, France, on Wednesday.

Evening Standard

Jenny McCarthy thrilled to see ex Jim Carrey looking 'really happy'

Jenny McCarthy has revealed she was glad to see her ex-boyfriend Jim Carrey looking "really happy" during a recent appearance at an awards ceremony in France.

BANG Premier

Cadmium warning triggers backlash from France's organic farmers

Organic farming is at the centre of a growing row in France, after health authorities said produce grown to organic standards may be just as contaminated by cadmium – a toxic heavy metal linked to cancer and bone disease – as conventional agriculture. The finding has prompted pushback from the…

Radio France Internationale

Are the French removing the EU flag from public buildings and is it illegal?

A social media post claims that French authorities are removing the European flag from town halls across the country. It's sparked other claims that doing so is illegal, but what does the law say?

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French Senate backs plan to restrict social media for children

France’s Senate has voted to ban social media for children under 15, but legal disagreements with the government could complicate plans to bring the measure into force by September.

Radio France Internationale

EU probes French aid to EDF over the construction of new nuclear reactors

French plans to support state-owned energy giant EDF in building six new nuclear reactors will face scrutiny from the EU, Brussels has said. The European Commission will assess whether the proposed backing for the electricity provider complies with EU state aid rules.

Radio France Internationale

Iraq secure final 2026 World Cup spot

Iraq became the final nation to book their spot at the 2026 World Cup by beating Bolivia 2-1 in Mexico on Tuesday night. It was Iraq who took the lead in the 10th minute through Ali Al-Hamadi, but Bolivia equalised seven minutes before half time thanks to Moises Paniagua. Iraq…

The Independent UK

Sneaker pimps: French recycling firm offers new life to tired old trainers

A French recycling firm is looking to boost its fortunes and make a big difference in the polluting textile industry by putting sports shoes destined for the dustbin back on the people's feet.

Euronews

Gutted and upset: Force to lose Ekuasi to France

The Western Force will lose Vaiolini Ekuasi to French rugby at the end of the season, and they're worried more players like him will follow in the future.

AAP

France's 'leading consumer association,' backed by Stop Killing Games, sues Ubisoft over The Crew shutdown

More headaches for Ubisoft.

PC Gamer

Trump Tells U.K. and Other Allies to 'Get Your Own Oil' as Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens

President Donald Trump lashed out at European nations like Britain and France, telling countries struggling with fuel shortages to "get your own oil" as the Strait of Hormuz remains severely disrupted.

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The Guardian - UK

UK to pay France extra £16m in stopgap deal to patrol Channel beaches

Two-month arrangement aimed at preventing small-boat crossings comes as existing deal expires

Euronews

Syrian president discusses Iran war with British PM on first visit to London since fall of al-Assad

Ahmed al-Sharaa has managed to build relations with Western governments and made several overseas trips, including to the United States, France and Germany.

The Guardian - US

‘Get your own oil’: Trump launches tirade against Europe for not joining Iran war

Many countries in Europe have called the conflict illegal, with some blocking Israeli and US planes from moving weapons through their airspace

Evening Standard

Home Secretary signs last-minute France migrant deal as negotiations continue

The existing deal was due to end at midnight on Wednesday morning.

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The Independent UK

Stalled talks force UK and France to extend Channel migrant deal

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New Saint-Denis mayor sues TV channel CNews over racist comments

Bally Bagayoko, the first mayor from the hard-left France Unbowed party to win a major French city, has filed a lawsuit against television channel CNews for airing racist comments about him.

The Independent UK

UK and France fail to agree new deal to stop small boats crossing Channel in row over policing

The home secretary said a two-month extension to negotiations was necessary because the UK wanted ‘more bang for our buck’ from the deal

Euronews

Around 30% of France's teachers strike in protest against job cuts and low wages

The strike action comes as anger grows among France's teachers about job cuts, class closures and stagnating wages.

Euronews

With Spielberg's help, a 101-year-old Auschwitz survivor becomes warrior against hate

People who watch the countless interviews Ginette Kolinka gives cannot say that they didn’t know about the extermination of 6 million European Jews by the Nazis and their collaborators.

Evening Standard

Illegal migrants who used Facebook to smuggle in hundreds of others jailed

Hop Nguyen, 36, and Hoang Nguyen, 25, facilitated illegal crossings from France for less than £3,000 per person

Axios

Trump attacks allies, signals Iran war may end without opening Hormuz

Trump lashed out at the U.K. and France on Truth Social.

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