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The Guardian view on France ungoverned: a humbled president must learn humility

Editorial: Emmanuel Macron’s refusal to accept a minority left government was a mistake. Having lost the election he needs to give ground

The Guardian - UK

Telegram founder Pavel Durov's various citizenships add to the mystery of his detention

Over more than a decade, the founder and CEO of the messaging app Telegram has amassed various different citizenships

The Independent UK

France's Macron declares 2024 Paris Paralympics open at grandiose ceremony

The opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympics kicked off on Wednesday night with a spectacular ceremony on the famed Champs-Elysées avenue and the adjoining Place de la Concorde in central Paris. From Thursday, eleven more days of sporting action in City of Light featuring more than 4,000 athletes with a…

France 24

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Serbia Leader Plans To Seal French Fighter Jet Deal With Macron

President Aleksandar Vucic told AFP on Wednesday that Serbia expects to sign a "huge" deal for French fighter jets during a visit this week from France's leader, an agreement estimated to be worth billions of dollars.

International Business Times

Telegram CEO Durov placed under formal investigation and banned from leaving France

Russian-born Pavel Durov, the CEO of messaging app Telegram, will be placed under formal investigation after four days of questioning by French police and is forbidden to leave French territory, Paris prosecutors said on Wedneday following Durov's appearance in a Paris court. Durov was arrested outside of Paris on Saturday…

France 24

Drug dealers to Putin critics: Behind Pavel Durov’s rare Telegram audience

Arrested in France, the Telegram boss has found widespread support that mirrors his app’s popularity across groups.

Al Jazeera

Background For Love by Helen Wolff – a startling tale of romance from a great proponent of translated fiction

All publishing can be seen as a kind of translation. Sometimes from one language to another but also from one place to another, one time to another, one reader to another.

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France has a long history of using islands as prisons – and not just in distant colonial outposts

France is surrounded by over 100 islands. These days, many of the islands are popular tourist destinations, providing the opportunity for sun-soaked holidays on sandy beaches or an escape from the bustle of the mainland.

The Conversation

First Thing: Special counsel files revised indictment against Trump

Filing does not substantially change case after immunity ruling. Plus, France to trial ban on mobile phones at schools

The Guardian - UK

Where to travel on a mums-only holiday? The perfect French villa without the kids

After two years of A-levels stress, it is not just the kids that need a break – Sarah Rodrigues discovers a villa near Biarritz where her group of mum friends can unwind with poolside lazing, vintage markets and local wine

The Independent UK

Telegram CEO Pavel Durov Faces Charges In France

French prosecutors to decide on charging or releasing Telegram CEO Pavel Durov after his detention in Paris on multiple criminal allegations. Outrage in Ru...

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Open Letter Tied To TON's #FREEDUROV Campaign Gets Over 2M Signatures In 1 Day

The TON community is standing firm with Pavel Durov as they wait for news regarding the Telegram CEO's detainment in France – an initiative that was only launched Tuesday has gained over two million signatures.

International Business Times

Gaza war becomes key campaign issue in US presidential race

Since Hamas's deadly October 7 attacks on Israel, the Gaza Strip has been under daily bombardment by the Israeli army. Ten months of war have left tens of thousands dead, with images seen worldwide, affecting public opinion to the point of influencing national elections. In the United States, the vote…

France 24

French prosecutors set to charge or release Telegram CEO Pavel Durov as his custody order expires

French prosecutors are expected to charge or release the CEO of the popular messaging app Telegram, Pavel Durov, after his police custody order expires on Wednesday

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Medef summer conference: French business leaders react after Macron rejects leftist government

After French President Emmanuel Macron rejected the idea of naming a prime minister from the left-wing New Popular Front coalition, saying a leftist government would immediately be ousted by all other parties, many French business leaders gathering at the employer federation Medef's annual conference voiced optimism that the pro-business environment…

The Guardian - UK

Wednesday briefing: Why Emmanuel Macron doesn’t want Lucie Castets as France’s prime minister

In today’s newsletter: The embattled president rejected the leftwing candidate for prime minister – so what happens now?

International Business Times

Telegram Founder Set To Learn Fate After France Arrest

Pavel Durov, the founder and chief of Telegram, is set to learn Wednesday whether he will face charges and even be remanded in custody after his weekend arrest by French authorities over alleged violations at the messaging app.

The Guardian - UK

Keir Starmer vows to ‘turn a corner on Brexit’ before Germany trip

PM says trip is part of wider efforts to restore ‘broken relationships’ with EU countries

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Fear, queer love and self-loathing: James Baldwin’s mid-century masterpiece, Giovanni’s Room

Our cultural touchstones series looks at influential books.

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France's Political Deadlock: Macron Rejects Left-Wing Prime Minister

President Macron faces backlash from left-wing coalition in France over prime minister selection, leading to political uncertainty.

France 24

Free speech and ‘homeland’: Moscow's ‘opportunistic’ response to Telegram boss Durov’s arrest

Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Tuesday said relations with France are at their “lowest” level following the arrest of Telegram CEO Pavel Durov at an airport outside Paris on Saturday. The arrest has prompted a stream of condemnations from those in power in Russia – even though the Kremlin…

Al Jazeera

Macron has blocked left-wing choice for French PM – what happens next?

Left-wing alliance NFP has failed to secure cross-party backing for its choice for prime minister.

Radio France Internationale

Paralympians head to Paris to set sporting standards and show need for change

Just days after the commemorations to mark the 80th anniversary of its liberation from German occupation during World War II, Paris city centre will be the stage for the opening ceremony of the 2024 Paralympic Games.

Radio France Internationale

Left-wing alliance calls for street protests after Macron rules out leftist PM

President Emmanuel Macron’s decision not to accept the left-wing New Popular Front’s candidate as prime minister has been met with anger and the promise of street protests.

The Independent UK

Left calls for protests across France as political crisis deepens for Macron

Leader accused of seeking to be ‘president, prime minister and party leader all at the same time’

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