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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.

International Business Times UK

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.

Radio France Internationale

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…

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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…

The Economic Times

Outcry in Algeria over doctor deaths after gruelling on-call shifts

A resident neurosurgeon died of a heart attack after a 24-hour shift, and an anaesthesiologist died days later — deaths colleagues say reflect years of chronic overwork, understaffing and inadequate conditions in Algeria's public hospitals, demanding a revision of on-call rules dating back to 2013.

Euronews

Wildfire in southern France under control, blaze rages on in Spain

Much of Europe has seen back-to-back heatwaves this summer. Scientists warn that human-driven climate change will increase the intensity and frequency of heatwaves.

Euronews

France bans social media access for children under 15; becomes 1st European country to bar kids from apps such as TikTok

France has banned children under fifteen from using social media platforms. This new legislation also prohibits mobile phones within French high schools. The government aims to protect young minds from harmful digital content and its effects. Several families have pursued legal action against TikTok over teen suicides. Other European nations…

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Designing a Tour de France route: a three-year labour of love

CHAMBéRY (FRANCE) - As cycling fans on the roadside and watching at home on television marvel at the stunning scenery on view at the Tour de France, organisers ASO are already planning the next editions of the Grande Boucle.

Bangkok Post

France reintroduces 'bee-harming pesticides', environment minister to quit

PARIS (FRANCE) - France on Tuesday backed a controversial bill reintroducing two pesticides critics say harm bees, as the environment minister said she would resign.

Bangkok Post

Two firefighters killed as blaze near French airport grounds flights

France has recorded hundreds of fires as a prolonged heatwave ravages the country

The Independent UK

Mauro's stage win was old-school GreenEDGE, and it's been like a pressure valve release for the whole team - Luke Plapp's Tour de France diary

The Jayco AlUla rider shares the behind-the-scenes of Mauro Schmid's breakaway stage victory, how a win has changed the squad's mindset, and where another success could lie in week three

Cycling News

France's National Assembly Backs Social Media Ban for Under-15s, Warns Platforms: Verify Ages or Lose Users

France's National Assembly has passed a bill banning social media for children under 15, requiring tech companies to verify ages by September. The move aims to address mental health concerns.

International Business Times UK

France lawmakers pass law banning social media for children under 15; first EU nation to do so

France has approved a nationwide ban on social media for children under fifteen. This new law also prohibits mobile phone use within high schools across the nation. President Macron wants the ban to begin at the start of the next school year. This measure aims to protect young users from…

The Times of India

Lawmakers say they’re protecting kids—but their age checks are quietly building an ID requirement for the entire internet

"It's not just about verifying the age of kids," said Cato's David Inserra. "To verify the age of kids, you have to verify the age of everyone."

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'The focus is already switched' - Visma-Lease a Bike regroup following the crash-out of Tour de France leader Jonas Vingegaard

Team looking for solo stage success in third week of race

Radio France Internationale

France’s emergency agriculture bill passed, amid divisions over pesticides

France’s National Assembly has approved an emergency agriculture bill after a tense overnight debate, clearing the way for the possible temporary return of two pesticides banned in the country but still authorised elsewhere in the European Union.

Cycling News

'You can't miss if you want to get on the podium, and I've missed twice' - Juan Ayuso pulls no punches after disappointing Tour de France time trial

Spanish hopeful moves up to fifth, but chances in podium battle take another big hit

The Independent UK

France becomes first EU country to ban social media for under-15s

The legislation is one of the final major measures adopted under Emmanuel Macron’s presidency before he leaves office next year

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'No more social media before 15': France passes landmark digital age law

French lawmakers have passed a landmark bill banning social media access for children under 15, making France the first European country to set a digital age limit.

Euronews

France becomes the first country in Europe to officially ban social media for under-15s

Other EU countries such as Greece, Slovenia and Sweden are planning to restrict minors' access to social media.

France 24

Outrage in France as Macron appoints senator who fought gay marriage to key rights job

French lawmakers on Tuesday narrowly approved President Emmanuel Macron’s candidate to serve as Défenseur des droits (human rights ombdusman), despite vehement opposition from groups arguing that Senator François-Noël Buffet’s views run counter to the mission of defending the rights of the most vulnerable.

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Evenepoel beats Pogacar by seconds in stage 16 of Tour de France

Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel powered to victory in the Tour de France's stage 16 time trial on Tuesday, beating overall leader Tadej Pogacar by 28 seconds to trim the Slovenian's advantage.

The Conversation

Six years on, why lobbying success for COVID victims’ association in Italy over pandemic mismanagement matters

IN BRIEFClick here for the key takeaways In France notably, during the 1990s, association-led action in the context of the HIV pandemic resulted in the development of “health democracy”. Six years following the onset of COVID, anthropological research focusing on an association for victims’ families in Bergamo, Italy—where the pandemic…

Cycling News

'I would rather lose sleep than lose credibility' – Jonathan Vaughters says Tour de France night-time testing could have stopped past doping – Full interview

EF Education-EasyPost team manager has defended night-time anti-doping tests at the Tour de France

The Independent UK

Alvarez, Barcola and 10 huge Premier League transfers that could happen after World Cup

Arsenal, Liverpool, Man United and many more are hunting big-name signings as the summer transfer window heats up ahead of the new Premier League season

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