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Europe May Never Be Cool, but It Can Be Air Conditioned

The continent’s political class needs to get over its aversion to life-saving technology.

Reason

Grand Chess tour: Praggnanandhaa ends tied third in Croatia as Alireza wins title

Indian chess prodigy R Praggnanandhaa secured a commendable tied third place at the Grand Chess Tour's Croatian leg. Despite an early setback, he rallied strongly, earning 21.5 points. France's Firouzja Alireza clinched the title after a thrilling tie-break against Uzbekistan's Nodirbek Abdusattorov. Praggnanandhaa's performance, while strong, places him sixth in…

The Economic Times

A timeline of Marine Le Pen's political career and the rise of the French far right

French far-right leader Marine Le Pen's political future is on the line as a Paris appeals court rules on her eligibility to stand in the 2027 presidential election

The Independent UK

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Wildfires rage across southern Europe, forcing thousands to flee homes

Tour de France spectator ban as country along with Spain, Portugal and Greece faces ‘powder keg’ after heatwave

The Guardian - UK

Weather tracker: Europe braces for another heat surge as tropical nights return

Spain, Portugal, France and UK face spell of high temperatures, while Super Typhoon Bavi barrels through north-western Pacific

The Guardian - UK

Major wildfires burn in Southern France as early fire season hits Europe

Firefighters are fighting wildfires across southern France and other parts of Europe, and authorities are warning that this year’s fire season has started a month earlier than usual after early heatwaves in May and June left vegetation particularly dry and vulnerable.

Radio France Internationale

When is the World Cup final – and who will England have to beat to reach it?

England have reached the World Cup quarter-finals after beating Mexico 3-2 at the Azteca Stadium on Sunday night. They are now just three games from glory , with the World Cup final set to take place on 19 July at 8pm BST at the New York New Jersey Stadium. Next…

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Protecting Corsican Scandola Nature Reserve amid tourism boom

Scandola, a UNESCO-listed nature reserve off the coast of Corsica, is attracting a growing number of visitors from around the world – drawn to its dramatic landscapes and rich marine life. However, protecting its unique wildlife and fragile marine ecosystem is becoming an increasingly delicate balancing act. Our colleagues at…

France 24

Thousands evacuated in southwestern France as wildfire burns out of control

Ten thousand people in southwestern France were forced to evacuate due to a wildfire that is still burning and has already destroyed 4,600 hectares of forest, authorities said on Monday.

France 24

'Kylian, Forgive Us': Intriguing Online Petition For French Fans To Apologise To Mbappe Garners Almost 70,000 'Repentants'

A satirical campaign urging French fans to apologise to Kylian Mbappé has gone viral, highlighting past criticisms despite his World Cup success.

International Business Times UK

€4 Million Jewelry Heist Rocks French Museum Weeks After Security Fears Intensified

A dawn break-in at France's Lalique Museum resulted in the theft of jewellery worth €4 million. The incident underscores ongoing security challenges in the country.

International Business Times UK

Wildfires rage in Portugal and Spain as authorities in Greece warn of toxic smoke

The blazes come after a heatwave in June during which thousands of excess deaths were registered and which would have been "virtually impossible" without climate change, the World Weather Attribution group said.

Euronews

Thousands flee raging wildfires in southern Europe

ILLE-SUR-TêT (FRANCE) - Wildfires raged across southern Europe on Monday, forcing thousands of people to evacuate their homes and prompting officials to ban spectators from a stage of the storied Tour de France cycling race.

Bangkok Post

Small margins separate Wallabies as 10-year low looms

The Wallabies head to Brisbane to face France, attempting to stave off a sixth straight Test loss and lamenting similar mistakes in a tight defeat to Ireland.

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Tour de France bans spectators from third stage as fire burns in French Pyrenees

Spectators have been banned from the third stage of the Tour de France cycling race through the Pyrenees Monday, which will be adapted as a forest fire burns the area.

Radio France Internationale

Macron to become first Western European leader to visit post-Assad Syria

French President Emmanuel Macron will visit ‌Syria to discuss ways to strengthen bilateral relations and issues of ⁠mutual interest, the Syrian presidency has announced, in what would be the first visit by a Western European head of state since Ahmed al-Sharaa came to power following the overthrow of Bashar al-Assad…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 results: Who won yesterday? France, Norway and England book quarter-final berths

France, Norway, and England have advanced to the FIFA World Cup 2026 quarter-finals after thrilling Round of 16 encounters. Kylian Mbappe's penalty secured France's win, while Erling Haaland's late brace stunned Brazil. England, despite a red card, triumphed over hosts Mexico in a dramatic five-goal contest. Today's fixtures include Portugal…

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026 knockout bracket: Full schedule in Indian time (IST), Round of 16 results and quarter-finals

The FIFA World Cup 2026 is heating up as the Round of 16 determines the quarter-finalists. Morocco, France, and Norway have already secured their spots, with more exciting matches to unfold. The knockout stage is set to deliver thrilling encounters, culminating in the grand final on July 20 in New…

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Cycling News

Tour de France 2026 stage 3 preview - Where there's smoke, there could be fire

Will an uphill finish to Les Angles bring out the GC contenders? Granollers - Les Angles, 196km; July 6, 2026

The Guardian - UK

Tour de France 2026: third stage to go ahead without spectators; Del Toro wins stage two

The third stage of the Tour de France will take place without spectators due to wildfires in the eastern Pyrenees

The Economic Times

FIFA World Cup 2026: Kylian Mbappe of France scores 19th career World Cup goal, 1 behind Golden Boot rival Messi

Mbappe stutter-stepped on his way to his 19th goal in 19 World Cup appearances, beating Paraguay goalkeeper Orlando Gill in the 70th minute to break a scoreless tie. France's captain was awarded the penalty when Diego Gomez was called for tripping after a video review.

Cycling Weekly

'He's going to win the Tour one day' – Isaac del Toro fever grips Mexican fans at the Tour de France

UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider rewards dedicated supporters with stage win in Barcelona

France 24

Thieves steal around €4 million in jewellery from French museum

Jewellery worth several million euros has been stolen from the Lalique Museum in northeastern France after burglars broke into the site early on Sunday and targeted its jewellery collection. Around 20 pieces were taken in the raid, with losses estimated at close to four million euros, according to an investigation…

The Guardian - UK

Paraguay showed France can be stifled – Morocco will have taken note

This was the least convincing performance by the World Cup favourites and their quarter-final opponents will also make it uncomfortable for them

Cycling News

Tour de France stage 3 to go ahead but spectators asked not to attend finish due to forest fires in 'exceptional decision'

Publicity caravan won't complete the final 40km of the 196-kilometre route to Les Angles

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