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Hawaii Butterfly Knife Ban Violates Second Amendment

So the Ninth Circuit held today (Teter v. Lopez), in an opinion by Judge Carlos Bea, joined by Judges Daniel Collins and Kenneth Lee. The butterfly knife, also known as the "balisong," has a disputed origin. Some sources say it originated in France; others, the Philippines. It is anywhere from…

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Military intervention in Niger would be complicated and messy, analysts warn

Political commentators, historians, journalists and activists on Monday warned in leading French media outlets of the cataclysm likely to engulf west Africa if fighting breaks out in Niger between the forces that overthrew President Mohamed Bazoum on 26 July and troops from the surrounding countries.

Radio France Internationale

Indo-French team develops new technique to search for closely merging supermassive black holes

An international team of astronomers and computer scientists from India and France have developed a new technique to search for closely merging supermassive black holes.

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French Sunday paper JDD launches first edition under far-right editor

France's only national Sunday newspaper this weekend published its first edition under the leadership of a controversial far-right editor whose appointment prompted an unprecedented and lengthy staff walkout.

Radio France Internationale

Australia reach World Cup quarter-finals as Kerr makes comeback

The co-hosts will play France or Morocco on Saturday in Brisbane in the last eight after making fairly light work of a toothless Denmark.

The Hindu

England beat Nigeria on penalties to reach last eight as Australia oust Denmark

England moved into the quarter-finals at the women's World Cup on Monday following a penalty shoot-out win over Nigeria. Hours later hosts Australia set up a clash with either France or Morocco after they beat Denmark 2-0.

Radio France Internationale

UK home insurance inflation rockets post-Brexit compared to EU countries

THE price of UK home insurance has rocketed while rates in neighbouring EU countries have remained far lower, new research has shown.

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When do England play next? Women’s World Cup fixtures and route to the final

England survived a major scare to defeat Nigeria on penalties and reach the quarter-finals

The Independent UK

How Calais got cool: France’s much-maligned port city has had a glow-up

Think you know the formerly down-at-heel booze cruise hub? Think again, writes Claire Naylor

The Independent UK

Winners and losers as England name Rugby World Cup squad

Henry Slade was the biggest omission from England’s 33-man Rugby World Cup squad, with Alex Dombrandt following closely in another surprise absence.

Evening Standard

Le Climatographe centre dedicated to climate change opens in France

The Mont Aigoual weather observatory in France's southern Cévennes region has been transformed into Le Climatographe, a centre dedicated to teaching people about climate change.

Radio France Internationale

Rugby World Cup 2023: Fixtures, full schedule and how to watch on TV

Everything you need to know ahead of the men’s tournament

The Independent UK

Niger's junta shuts airspace as the deadline passes to restore the ousted president

Regional tensions have mounted since mutinous soldiers overthrew Niger's democratically elected president nearly two weeks ago and installing the leader of the presidential guard as head of state.

WEKU

'I loved being back there' - Kinghorn on return as Scotland full-back

SCOTLAND’s 25-21 win over France on Saturday may have been just another step on the long journey to the Rugby World Cup, but it surely also marked…

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Al Jazeera

Niger coup: Divisions as ECOWAS military threat fails to play out

As a deadline to restore Niger’s democratic government passes, strong ECOWAS reaction to Niger coup now appears divided.

Evening Standard

Mako Vunipola to miss Rugby World Cup after failing to overcome back injury

Mako Vunipola will miss the Rugby World Cup after failing to beat his back injury in time to go to France with England.

Radio France Internationale

Memories of life among the elements at France's Mont Aigoual weather station

Mont Aigoual in southern France is famous for its weather station, built in 1894. Until recently, the remote site was staffed round the clock – but now it has become fully automated. The last technician to be posted there as head of the observatory shares her memories with RFI.

The Independent UK

Finn Russell expects different challenge from full-strength France next week

A second-string Les Bleus side were ripped apart by a rampant Scotland in the second half of Saturday’s World Cup warm-up match at Murrayfield.

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France 24

France’s overcrowded prison population reaches all-time high – for months on end

Since the start of 2023, month after month, France has been breaking records. Prison populations hit an all-time high on July 1, according to the justice ministry, continuing to rise after reaching 120 percent capacity in April.

The Independent UK

A deadline has arrived for Niger's junta to reinstate the president. Residents brace for what's next

The deadline has arrived for Niger’s military junta to reinstate the country’s ousted president, but the West Africa regional bloc that has threatened a military intervention faces prominent appeals to pursue more peaceful means

The Guardian - UK

‘We fight on’: fears for France’s Sunday paper over editor with far-right ties

Bitter strike at Journal du Dimanche ends with staff exodus – and arrival of Geoffroy Lejeune

Al Jazeera

Defiance, fear in Niger as ECOWAS deadline looms

ECOWAS ultimatum for Niger coup leaders to restore deposed president or risk intervention is set to expire on Sunday.

Cycling News

Track Worlds Day 3: Denmark, Great Britain claim team pursuit titles

Australia suffer a mechanical, New Zealand win bronze in men's, France tops Italy in women's

The Guardian - UK

Cherish the Championship, its competitive nature offers football as it should be

It may be packed with clubs recalling past glories and desperate to escape it but success shouldn’t just be for the moneyed elite

The Independent UK

Gregor Townsend braced to be without prop Zander Fagerson for part of World Cup

Glasgow prop Fagerson was sent off following a high challenge on France hooker Pierre Bourgarit in the 50th minute.

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