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Spain vs France: How Rodri and N'Golo Kante battle will decide Euro 2024 semi-final

The midfield maestros match-up will hold the key to which of these giants head to Berlin

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2024

Milei's absence from Mercosur presidential summit sows doubt about bloc's future

South American free trade bloc Mercosur held its presidential summit on Monday in Paraguay without Argentina's President Javier Milei, who was in Brazil for a conference of Latin American conservatives. The snub was slammed as "complete foolishness" by Brazil's leader Luis Inacio Lula da Silva and underlines the political frictions…

France 24 · Jul 9, 2024

Who is Jean-Luc Mélenchon? Hard-left leader of France Unbowed celebrates election win

The seasoned left-wing firebrand celebrates New Popular Front’s stunning success in the second round of voting in France’s snap election

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2024

Tony Blair warns Britain’s ageing population will lead to higher taxes and poor outcomes

The former prime minister said Western politics is facing the challenge of turmoil within political parties, including the Republicans and increasingly the Democrats under Joe Biden

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024

French leftists pitch candidates for PM, warn Macron not to keep Attal in place

French leftist parties on Tuesday pitched potential candidates to head a minority government, hoping to name a potential prime minister by the end of the week. They also “solemnly” warned President Macron not to keep Prime Minister Gabriel Attal in his role for much longer. Read our liveblog to see…

France 24 · Jul 9, 2024

Two France Rugby Players Detained Over Alleged Argentine Sex Assault

Two members of the French national rugby team touring South America were arrested in Argentina on Monday following an allegation of sexual assault, a justice official in Mendoza province told AFP. Hugo Auradou and Oscar Jegou, who featured in France's 28-13 Test victory over Argentina on Saturday, were detained in…

International Business Times · Jul 9, 2024

France’s ‘tournament ball’ or Spain’s ideology – how do you actually win the Euros?

Euro 2024 has become a tournament of competing approaches and Miguel Delaney explains how the final result will decide the championship’s legacy

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024

Dani Olmo is Spain’s antidote to France’s anti-football at Euro 2024

With Pedri suspended, his alternate in the No 10 role holds the keys to unlock Didier Deschamps’ side

The Independent UK · Jul 9, 2024

What are the next steps now France finds itself with a hung parliament?

France is without a permanent government after snap elections resulted in a hung parliament. The country looks set for tricky negotiations over which parties should form a government and who could lead it – but the constitution sets strict deadlines for when key positions must be filled.

Radio France Internationale · Jul 9, 2024

How to watch Spain vs France FOR FREE: TV channel and live stream for Euro 2024 semi-final today

Heavyweights clash in Munich with place in the final on the line

Evening Standard · Jul 9, 2024