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'Unprecedented': France records 5,764 excess deaths during June-July heatwave period

France recorded 5,764 more deaths than the normal rate between June 17 and July 2, health authorities said Wednesday. While authorities said the excess mortality rate was due to "all causes", the period coincided with a stretch of extreme heatwaves in several French regions.

France 24

Who Was Daniel Siad? Epstein-Linked Model Scout Found Dead Near Paris After Appearing Nearly 2,000 Times in Files

The sudden death of model scout Siad has renewed scrutiny of his connections to Jeffrey Epstein, as French authorities investigate his alleged role in recruiting women for the financier.

International Business Times UK

What are the ‘catastrophic’ pesticides that led France’s environment minister to try and quit?

Acetamiprid and flupyradifurone have been proven to harm bees and could be a risk to children’s developing brains.

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The countries set to follow France in banning social media for children

More than a dozen countries look set to follow Australia and France by introducing a social media ban for children, writes Anthony Cuthbertson

The Independent UK

France Just Took on TikTok, Facebook, Instagram and X With Europe’s Toughest Social Media Ban for Kids

France became the first European Union country to approve a blanket social media ban for children under 15 on Tuesday, as lawmakers moved to curb young users’ exposure to addictive design and harmful content.

Benzinga

Model scout for Jeffrey Epstein found dead at his home near Paris

Daniel Siad faced allegations of rape and trafficking in France and appeared in more than 1,000 documents in Epstein files

The Guardian - UK

Macron talks environment minister out of quitting over pesticide U-turn

France's environment minister, Monique Barbut, will remain in her post, given the "urgency" to act on climate change, after submitting her resignation to President Emmanuel Macron over a bill to reintroduce bee-harming pesticides, her team said Wednesday.

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United States announces landmark civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia

The United States on Wednesday announced a deal with Saudi Arabia that would establish a civilian nuclear programme in the Gulf country, with Washington insisting the agreement includes nonproliferation safeguards.

Radio France Internationale

A tournament that crossed borders: crunching the numbers on the diaspora World Cup

Nationality in football is complex and the influence of players from the diaspora has never been higher at a World Cup

The Guardian - UK

Fast-moving wildfire in southern France forces hundreds to flee

A fast-moving wildfire that broke out in the Var department in southern France has forced 400 people to flee their homes and burned more than 2,500 hectares – the latest in a string of fires amid three heatwaves since early June.

Radio France Internationale

'If you did six watts per kilo, you were good. Now you're a teammate' – Barguil worries about burnout for young riders as Tour de France levels rise rapidly

'We quickly idealise the successful guy, but many fall flat on their faces. I think we don't talk about it enough' says veteran racer

Cycling News

'Make the best of it!' – Over an emotional burger and fries, Jonas Vingegaard encouraged his Visma-Lease a Bike teammates to go on the attack at the Tour de France

Dane undergoes successful surgery on his collarbone fracture after crashing out of the Tour

Cycling News

Things to do across France: A journey through the Country's Many Faces

France has a way of feeling like several countries stitched into one. Drive a few hours in any direction and the landscape, the food, even the rhythm of daily life shifts noticeably. Lavender fields give way to Alpine peaks, medieval villages give way to glass-and-steel cities, and the accents change…

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After two years of banning bee-harming pesticides, France allows their return, facing backlash from environmentalists

France has approved the temporary return of two controversial pesticides that had been banned nationally for the past two years, reigniting a fierce debate between agricultural competitiveness and environmental protection. Lawmakers backed an emergency farm bill that allows limited use of the insecticides under strict conditions, arguing that French farmers…

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Watch: Southern France wildfire tears through 1,700 hectares, forcing mass evacuations

A fast-moving wildfire in southern France forced over 400 people to evacuate their homes. Nearly 1,000 firefighters battled the blaze which scorched around 1,700 hectares of forested land. Air crews laid down fire-retardant barriers ahead of the advancing flames, and water bombers made many drops. The fire has now been…

The Independent UK

France’s environment minister resigns over emergency bill allowing 2 banned pesticides

France's minister for the environmental transition is stepping down over a controversial pesticide bill

Radio France Internationale

French environment minister quits as new law opens door to contested pesticides

Environment Minister ⁠Monique Barbut has stepped down in protest after French lawmakers approved the controversial new agriculture bill allowing the temporary reintroduction of two pesticides accused of harming bees.

Radio France Internationale

Gabon and France deepen industrial cooperation with Eramet manganese deal

French mining group Eramet is considering a major expansion of manganese processing in Gabon under an agreement that could strengthen the country’s industrial base, modernise its railway network and reduce its reliance on exports of unprocessed ore.

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French environment minister to stay in post amid 'urgency' to act on climate

France's environment minister Monique Barbut said Wednesday that she will remain in her post despite her disagreement with a bill on bee-harming pesticides, given the "urgency" to act on climate change. Earlier in the day, Barbut said she would submit her resignation to the president.

International Business Times UK

France Goes First: Could Europe's Child Social Media Ban Spread Across the EU?

France has enacted a groundbreaking law banning social media for children under 15, aiming to protect them from online harms. This move could set a precedent for digital regulation across Europe.

The Guardian - UK

World Cup, Ballon d’Or, Champions League, Euros … has Rodri completed football?

Plus: the most World Cup assists, Ballon d’Or winners with fewest caps and what happens to World Cup balls?

International Business Times UK

France Social Media Ban Could Force Under-15s Offline in EU-First Crackdown

France has become the first European country to restrict social media access for children under 15, aiming to protect them from online risks. The move is part of a broader digital sovereignty push.

Radio France Internationale

France approves social media ban for children under 15, in EU first

French lawmakers have approved a ban on social media access for children under the age of 15, as concerns grow globally over the impact such platforms have on the health and safety of minors.

France 24

Tour de France: Evenepoel wins time trial to strengthen second overall

Remco Evenepoel won the individual time trial on Stage 16 of the Tour de France, 2 days after his victory at Plateau de Solaison. The three-time world time trial champion finished 28 seconds ahead of Tadej Pogacar and 1'04'' clear of Mattias Skjelmose, between Évian and Thonon. The Belgian remains…

The Economic Times

From Australia to Europe, countries move to curb children's social media access

Australia banned social media for children under sixteen, effective December 2025. Britain plans a similar ban for under-sixteens by Spring 2027. France and Greece are also implementing bans for children under fifteen. Many countries are now establishing minimum age limits for social media use. Tech companies face new regulations regarding…

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